Fibromyalgia means pain in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons. It is a common musculoskeletal condition that is associated with muscle pain throughout the body with localized tenderness at specific points on the body. Fibromyalgia occurs most often in women between the ages of 25 and 60. It is also seen in men and boys. It shows a number of symptoms, but they vary from person to person.
What does a fibromyalgia crisis feel like?
What does a fibromyalgia crisis feel like?
When some symptoms of fibromyalgia occur on a regular basis and get worse, then it is called as the flare. Therefore, the fibromyalgia flare means a worsening in the number and intensity of symptoms. It is observed that pain and fatigue generally get worse along with other symptoms as well. It is a set of symptoms, which is why fibromyalgia is also called a syndrome. The intensity of the following symptoms increases during a fibromyalgia flare:
Generalized pain in the body
The muscles have a deep throbbing pain
Pain in the joints of the neck, shoulder, back and hips
Sensitivity
Crippling fatigue
Body stiffness
Mood disorders such as anxiety and depression
Pain and fatigue make you person find it difficult to sleep soundly and cause sleep disturbances.
Other symptoms of fibromyalgia inflammation include:
Pain in the abdomen
Chronic headache
Inability to concentrate at work
Hypersensitivity to cold or heat
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
The main symptoms of a fibromyalgia attack are pain and fatigue. Pain occurs throughout the body at any time and remains for a short or long time. Fatigue or tiredness is very high at times, making it difficult for the patient to get out of bed. Due to extreme pain, it becomes difficult for these patients to socialize as well. This leads to isolation as well as depression.
How long does a fibromyalgia attack last?
The fibromyalgia flare can last for various lengths of time. For some, the fibro flare-up lasts for a day or two, while others may experience it for several weeks or even months. Fibromyalgia flare-ups that are long-lasting are very difficult to tolerate due to the increasing pain throughout the body. However, the fibromyalgia flare of symptoms is temporary and begins to subside after some time.
