Re: Flares in knees

[Guest guest]

Eileen,

Yes, you can have pain in all of those places. I too have a lot of daily

knee pain. However, if you are prone to clots...you need to have this checked

out ASAP. Make sure there isn't a clot in this leg.

Bless,

~Jennie

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[Guest guest]

Eileen sorry to hear about the pains you are having. I get flares in my

shoulders and elbows. Shoulders more than the elbows and in my right knee

sometimes. But I also get it in my back pretty bad. Hope you can find

something to help.

Christi Randall

www.singingwomenoftexas.com

Flares in knees

Hi Everyone,

I am new to this group. I have had fibromyalgia for quite a few years,

but it seems like I have had it forever sometimes. I usually get flares

in my back,ribs, and stomach muscles. The last one I had was a doozy.

Last night I had a lot of pain in my knees, the left leg was worse

because I had a clot in that leg, and it is still swollen some. I think

that the pain last night was a flare. Does anyone else get flares in

just their knees, elbows, ankles etc? I do have some pain in my knees

everyday, but not like last nights pain.

Thank you,

Eileen

1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as

to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr.

Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to

certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.

2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be

afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation

better.

3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is:

Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe

4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at the

same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take something

another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things that one member

may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal

with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense

of humor.

5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls let

us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.

Have a nice day everyone.

[Guest guest]

My knees are one of the most common painful areas for me. They hurt around the

knee area. I know what you mean.

Welcome to the group. It is a wonderful place to be to find understanding and

support.

Debra V.

egr_1941 wrote:

Hi Everyone,

I am new to this group. I have had fibromyalgia for quite a few years,

but it seems like I have had it forever sometimes. I usually get flares

in my back,ribs, and stomach muscles. The last one I had was a doozy.

Last night I had a lot of pain in my knees, the left leg was worse

because I had a clot in that leg, and it is still swollen some. I think

that the pain last night was a flare. Does anyone else get flares in

just their knees, elbows, ankles etc? I do have some pain in my knees

everyday, but not like last nights pain.

Thank you,

Eileen

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[Guest guest]

Eileen, sorry you are in such pain, too My shoulders and upper back

are badly flared now. Also my hips tend to be often. Don't have a

muscle relaxant so have to put up with Neurontin.

Debbie J

>

>

>

> 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on

the list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always

check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along

with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just

dangerous in general.

>

> 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is)

pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying

to make that situation better.

>

> 3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-

unsubscribe

>

> 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling

bad at the same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that

potentially take something another member says the wrong way. And

that includes the things that one member may find funny (even if it's

laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal with illness

whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense

of humor.

>

> 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad

day pls let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.

>

> Have a nice day everyone.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I think so. Mine kill me.

Tigger (Ruth) in Rhode Island

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From: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group

[mailto:Fibromyalgia_Support_Group ] On Behalf Of egr_1941

Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 8:39 PM

To: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group

Subject: Flares in knees

Hi Everyone,

I am new to this group. I have had fibromyalgia for quite a few years,

but it seems like I have had it forever sometimes. I usually get flares

in my back,ribs, and stomach muscles. The last one I had was a doozy.

Last night I had a lot of pain in my knees, the left leg was worse

because I had a clot in that leg, and it is still swollen some. I think

that the pain last night was a flare. Does anyone else get flares in

just their knees, elbows, ankles etc? I do have some pain in my knees

everyday, but not like last nights pain.

Thank you,

Eileen

[Guest guest]

I've actually had to go to the doctor yesterday. I have severe acid

reflux and they put me on Tramadol 3 times a day again plus Lyrica 150

mg 2 times a day. They are talking about upping the Lyrica. I think

just the Tramadol mixed with Lyrica is working. Today is the first day

on both of the medicines. It worked. I don't hurt and no reflux. I am

still going to take my Zantac just to keep it from flaring.

[Guest guest]

hi eileen,

i get like flares in my lower back and hip joints sometimes, it is

wierd. the flares and pain in my hips cause me to have to try to bend

or squat with one leg straight, it is difficult and painfull, i

cannot concentrate on anything but the pain. i know it is not that

sciata (sp?) because the pain does not radiate down the leg or up,

but it feels like someone hit my hip with a hammer.

i read somewhere that if our joints do not have inflammation and

there is no bone joint erosion, then it is not arthritis, it is the

fibro. i had like 30 xrays of joints and neck at one rheumatologist

and i have no joint inflammation or erosion, the xray found mild

osteopenia. from what i've read so far, having just pain without

inflammation/erosion is what determines we have fibro instead of

arthritis. but i would think many of us with fibro will go on to

develop autoimmune conditions as we age and because we have poorly

functioning immune systems. i have had the autoimmune disease of

psoriasis since age 11 and have been diagnosed with the autoimmune

disease called sjogrens in the last 6 years, with possible lupus

developing.

i was hoping that getting old would be more fun than this.

take care,

marg

>

> Have you been checked for arthritis? Pain in those joints sounds

more like

> arthritis to me. Hope you feel better soon.

> Jeanne in WI

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group.

Yes I have the same flares as you and also in the neck and lower back. seems

like it hurts everywhere at times.

good luck. You'll love this group.

Little

LINDA

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[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone,

Many thanks for all your replies. I have never had flares in just my

knees before. I have had fibro for about ten years now, and before this

last year it was quite mild. I have been checked for arthritis, and

they told me it was fibromyalgia. With my knees the pain was in the

muscles around the knees. Thanks again.

Eileen