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Anyone Have Fibro With Your RA? What Do You Use To Treat It?

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Loganville, GA

I have RA and now that cooler weather is coming in I'm flaring more and seem to have fibromyalgia on top of that. Does anyone else have both? If so how are you treating it?

November 30, 2022
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A myRAteam Member

I've had Fibro for 30 years, just diagnosed with RA. For my Fibro I use self hypnosis and music. I also take Nortriptyline for sleep. I can deal way better with pain if I can sleep.

December 1, 2022
A myRAteam Member

Yes and quite frustrating with this weather. All I can really do is be mindful of the activities and not push too hard. Meditation in the morning is the only thing that keeps from being a total grump all day. What are you doing that helps?

December 1, 2022
A myRAteam Member

I have both conditions. I use the heating pad across my shoulders a lot! I also take almost hot baths with Epsom salt and soak for like 20 minutes

February 4, 2023
A myRAteam Member

I have RA, fibromyalgia and polymoisitis(another muscle issue) I am on sulphsalazine for RA, cymbalta for fibro and nothing for polymyositis at this time.

January 7, 2023
A myRAteam Member

Thanks for the information. Massage does help me, and exercising when I can. Warm baths help too.

December 4, 2022

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