What the ?
For the last 5 to 6 weeks I have been experiencing back pain, in my neck, beneath my shoulder blades, and in my low er back. Had 2 appointments this week, the discharge appointment with my rads oncolo...
Forum Discussion
Tracey, No definitely doesnt space you out at all, they're not painkillers or heavy drugs at all. My pain has been worse post treatment, but what they worked out for me also is its exacerbated by Fibromyalgia that I was diagnosed over 13yrs ago. That is a chronic pain and Ive lived with that for years, it flares up now and then, but the neck is always the worst spot. Alot of people have it and dont even know, even my GP suffers from it!! Thats why hot showers help relax the muscles. There are a few pressure points
Where does it hurt?
Diagnosing fibromyalgia can be tough. Pain is highly personal, so one person’s “I hurt all over” isn’t necessarily the same as another person’s “I hurt all over.”
That’s why doctors often check for certain tender points on the body when it comes to diagnosing fibromyalgia. These 18 points (9 pairs) tend to be painful when pressed, and may spread pain to other body parts.
American College of Rheumatology guidelines suggest that people with fibromyalgia have pain in at least 11 of these tender points when a doctor applies a certain amount of pressure. Find out if your pain seems to match up.