Re: URGENT QUESTION PLEASE

[Guest guest]

It is very similar, but the flu has fever and sometimes other symptoms -

stuffy nose, couch, chest tightness, headache, fatigue, I know it's

difficult to differentiate. I had a horrible sinus infection with fever

a few years back, I had fever for a couple of months before I realized

my body aches were not fibro but a sinus infection.

Take your temp and see if you are running a fever, maybe get to the doc

if you do. If it's just a typical flu virus it might just run its

course, but make sure it doesn't try to go into your chest/lungs. Make

sure you can breathe clearly and if not get to the doc for meds.

debra bunt wrote:

> For the past 2 days I have felt like I have the flu...more so at night. How

can you tell the difference between the fibromylagia and actually getting the

flu or bad cold. I have felt crummy in the evenings with no energy and just

aching all over. SOMEONE HELP PLEASE??? I AM NEW TO ALL THIS FIBRO STUFF!

> Debra Bunt

> Gladewater, Texas

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/27/2007 4:18:33 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,

dirkfan2@... writes:

I think it's just the fibro then. I feel achy but no cough or fever. This

has been going on for a couple of days. But will watch it and make sure it

isn't something trying to slip in the side door! Thanks Melody, I really

appreciate your input!

Debra b

Gladewater, Texas

I was going to respond to you, but Melody said everything that I would have

said. I go through what you are going through a lot of times and it sucks

when you are in flu season and can't tell if it is the flu or not. On top of

that, I have pancreatitis and when it is flaring along with my fibro, then I'm

throwing up for days and feel like the pits with all of the pain going on,

too. As a matter-of-fact, I just went through that about a month or so ago

and I was crying all of the time it seemed and wishing that there were some way

to go to the ER.

Love and gentle hugs,

Debi/So. Cal.-54

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[Guest guest]

I think it's just the fibro then. I feel achy but no cough or fever. This has

been going on for a couple of days. But will watch it and make sure it isn't

something trying to slip in the side door! Thanks Melody, I really appreciate

your input!

Debra b

Gladewater, Texas

Re: URGENT QUESTION PLEASE

It is very similar, but the flu has fever and sometimes other symptoms -

stuffy nose, couch, chest tightness, headache, fatigue, I know it's

difficult to differentiate. I had a horrible sinus infection with fever

a few years back, I had fever for a couple of months before I realized

my body aches were not fibro but a sinus infection.

Take your temp and see if you are running a fever, maybe get to the doc

if you do. If it's just a typical flu virus it might just run its

course, but make sure it doesn't try to go into your chest/lungs. Make

sure you can breathe clearly and if not get to the doc for meds.

debra bunt wrote:

> For the past 2 days I have felt like I have the flu...more so at night. How

can you tell the difference between the fibromylagia and actually getting the

flu or bad cold. I have felt crummy in the evenings with no energy and just

aching all over. SOMEONE HELP PLEASE??? I AM NEW TO ALL THIS FIBRO STUFF!

> Debra Bunt

> Gladewater, Texas

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Melody and Debra,

I have a difficult time sometimes trying to decide if I have caught something

or if it's the fibro. I run a low grade fever with the fibro a lot, so the

fever would have to really go up for me to recognize an illness by that. With

all the muscle pains and aches and all the other overlapping symptoms, I think

it is really hard to tell the difference.

sometimes I can tell about a sinus infection because it is located in a

particular place and I do get those. The other I can usually identify is the

bronchial stuff. those things will take me to the doctor.

Hope it's OK to use the large type. I have Sarcoidosis in my eyes and lots of

time have a hard time reading - even what I'm writing.

Marti (CT)

Melody wrote:

It is very similar, but the flu has fever and sometimes other symptoms

-

stuffy nose, couch, chest tightness, headache, fatigue, I know it's

difficult to differentiate. I had a horrible sinus infection with fever

a few years back, I had fever for a couple of months before I realized

my body aches were not fibro but a sinus infection.

Take your temp and see if you are running a fever, maybe get to the doc

if you do. If it's just a typical flu virus it might just run its

course, but make sure it doesn't try to go into your chest/lungs. Make

sure you can breathe clearly and if not get to the doc for meds.

debra bunt wrote:

> For the past 2 days I have felt like I have the flu...more so at night. How

can you tell the difference between the fibromylagia and actually getting the

flu or bad cold. I have felt crummy in the evenings with no energy and just

aching all over. SOMEONE HELP PLEASE??? I AM NEW TO ALL THIS FIBRO STUFF!

> Debra Bunt

> Gladewater, Texas

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Debra,

Sorry to hear that you are feeling so crummy! Telling the difference

between the flu and a flare is difficult at first. Sometimes I have

what I call 'no-pain flares,' when I have lots of aches and run a

low-grade fever. Sometimes I have a sore throat. But I am convinced it

is fibro because it doesn't progress further with additional cold or

flu symptoms and usually only lasts until I get some good rest.

If you find that your symptoms are not progressing--chest congestion,

sinus congestion/sneezing, etc--then it seems pretty likely that you

are having a flare. Sadly, the lack of energy and the aches are

classic fibro symptoms, as are (for many people) headaches,

constipation/diarrhea, tingling/numbness, etc. To help get through it,

make sure you get plenty of rest. Getting enough good sleep is often

easier said than done, because fibro really messes with your deep

sleep abilities, but it is really crucial. Some people get relief with

heat--I love those microwavable ones that are filled with corn or

grain--while others find that cold packs work instead. Sometimes

gentle stretching can help to loosen the muscles--but be aware that

too much exertion can actually make your symptoms worse. Have you

tried any pain meds? If you don't have any yet, maybe try some Advil

or Tylenol? Sometimes I use the PM versions to help push me into good

rest.

And maybe some news you won't be thrilled to hear...it sounds like

what you are experiencing is actually a mild to moderate flare. When

you have a major flare, there will be no question of what it is. The

pain will be at times unbearable, coupled with things like burning

deep in your muscles. But, and this is important, be sure to do what

you can right now to prevent this flare from getting a lot worse. Get

as much rest as you can, reduce stress, keep warm (the cold makes

symptoms worse for a lot of people), and maybe see your doctor for

medication/a TENS (electrical stim machine/PT or other treatments.

Note that not every treatment works for every person, but these are

things that have worked for me in the past, and I hope that they will

bring you relief as well.

I apologize if I've given you information overload (or if I've

mentioned things that you already know!) I do hope that you feel

better soon, and know that you can always reach out to the group with

any questions you may have. We're here for you!

Take care of yourself!!

Hugs,

Sara : )

>

> For the past 2 days I have felt like I have the flu...more so at

night. How can you tell the difference between the fibromylagia and

actually getting the flu or bad cold. I have felt crummy in the

evenings with no energy and just aching all over. SOMEONE HELP

PLEASE??? I AM NEW TO ALL THIS FIBRO STUFF!

> Debra Bunt

> Gladewater, Texas

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Sounds like a full on flare! When I full on flare, I'm sure it must be

something horrible but it always goes away after a few days.

debra bunt wrote:

> I think it's just the fibro then. I feel achy but no cough or fever. This has

been going on for a couple of days. But will watch it and make sure it isn't

something trying to slip in the side door! Thanks Melody, I really appreciate

your input!

> Debra b

> Gladewater, Texas

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

A couple of weeks I thought I had the full blown flu. I was so very sick that I

went home from work and went straight to the ER. I truly thought I was gonna

die or something. They re-hydrated me, did cat scan, ekg, blood test, you name

it. Well, about $2,000 later (that is after my crummy insurance) I was told I

was having a bad luppy day and my fibro was kicking up. The ER Dr was so kind

to me and told me he wished there was something to give me to make me feel

better. He told me to sleep or at least go to bed for about 3 days, take my

regular meds and see my GP. I think it can be a real danger just assuming that

what is going on is Firbr and then not do anything about it and then get really

sick but I just cannot figure out how to tell the difference.

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[Guest guest]

I get like this frequently. I don't run a fever but feel so bad and ache all

over and feel like I should have a fever of about 103. It's always 96.7 to

97.3. I know that when this happens I am in for a hum-dinger of a flare.

It's not fun. I feel for anyone who has this.

I hope that everyone has a better week.

~~~~~

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To: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group

Subject: Re: URGENT QUESTION PLEASE

Hi Melody and Debra,

I have a difficult time sometimes trying to decide if I have caught

something or if it's the fibro. I run a low grade fever with the fibro a

lot, so the fever would have to really go up for me to recognize an illness

by that. With all the muscle pains and aches and all the other overlapping

symptoms, I think it is really hard to tell the difference.

sometimes I can tell about a sinus infection because it is located in a

particular place and I do get those. The other I can usually identify is the

bronchial stuff. those things will take me to the doctor.

Hope it's OK to use the large type. I have Sarcoidosis in my eyes and lots

of time have a hard time reading - even what I'm writing.

Marti (CT)

Melody <melodyannagmail (DOT) <mailto:melodyanna%40gmail.com> com> wrote:

It is very similar, but the flu has fever and sometimes other symptoms -

stuffy nose, couch, chest tightness, headache, fatigue, I know it's

difficult to differentiate. I had a horrible sinus infection with fever

a few years back, I had fever for a couple of months before I realized

my body aches were not fibro but a sinus infection.

Take your temp and see if you are running a fever, maybe get to the doc

if you do. If it's just a typical flu virus it might just run its

course, but make sure it doesn't try to go into your chest/lungs. Make

sure you can breathe clearly and if not get to the doc for meds.

debra bunt wrote:

> For the past 2 days I have felt like I have the flu...more so at night.

How can you tell the difference between the fibromylagia and actually

getting the flu or bad cold. I have felt crummy in the evenings with no

energy and just aching all over. SOMEONE HELP PLEASE??? I AM NEW TO ALL THIS

FIBRO STUFF!

> Debra Bunt

> Gladewater, Texas

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks to all of you that responded. I thought all of these aches and pains

would be the fibro but dang, I might as well have the flu. I entire body hurts,

I climbed into bed about 1pm today and our bed is up high and I have to use a

stool to get there and when my knees hit the bed I thought I was going to just

die!! I am still hurting tonight but hope for a better tomorrow. I am taking

300mg twice a day of Lyricia but I guess there are even days that doesn't work.

I go tomorrow for a Bilateral Lumbar Medical Branch Block with a possible

SIJ....if anyone knows what that means. This is to see if it will help with my

herniated disc and then Thursday I go for an MRI of my neck. I did go last week

to a different pain management doctor and I really like him alot. As far as my

back goes I am about ready to say set my surgery date...I can't take the pain in

my back AND the fibro at the same time. Yeah!! I am a wimp!!!!

I hope everyone has a peaceful night and peacful dreams and may tomorrow be pain

free and restful.

Debra B

Gladewater, Texas

Re: URGENT QUESTION PLEASE

Hi Melody and Debra,

I have a difficult time sometimes trying to decide if I have caught

something or if it's the fibro. I run a low grade fever with the fibro a

lot, so the fever would have to really go up for me to recognize an illness

by that. With all the muscle pains and aches and all the other overlapping

symptoms, I think it is really hard to tell the difference.

sometimes I can tell about a sinus infection because it is located in a

particular place and I do get those. The other I can usually identify is the

bronchial stuff. those things will take me to the doctor.

Hope it's OK to use the large type. I have Sarcoidosis in my eyes and lots

of time have a hard time reading - even what I'm writing.

Marti (CT)

Melody <melodyanna@ gmail. <mailto:melodyanna% 40gmail.com> com> wrote:

It is very similar, but the flu has fever and sometimes other symptoms -

stuffy nose, couch, chest tightness, headache, fatigue, I know it's

difficult to differentiate. I had a horrible sinus infection with fever

a few years back, I had fever for a couple of months before I realized

my body aches were not fibro but a sinus infection.

Take your temp and see if you are running a fever, maybe get to the doc

if you do. If it's just a typical flu virus it might just run its

course, but make sure it doesn't try to go into your chest/lungs. Make

sure you can breathe clearly and if not get to the doc for meds.

debra bunt wrote:

> For the past 2 days I have felt like I have the flu...more so at night.

How can you tell the difference between the fibromylagia and actually

getting the flu or bad cold. I have felt crummy in the evenings with no

energy and just aching all over. SOMEONE HELP PLEASE??? I AM NEW TO ALL THIS

FIBRO STUFF!

> Debra Bunt

> Gladewater, Texas

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

>

> Thanks to all of you that responded. I thought all of these aches

and pains would be the fibro but dang, I might as well have the flu.

I entire body hurts, I climbed into bed about 1pm today and our bed

is up high and I have to use a stool to get there and when my knees

hit the bed I thought I was going to just die!! I am still hurting

tonight but hope for a better tomorrow. I am taking 300mg twice a

day of Lyricia but I guess there are even days that doesn't work.

>

I've been feeling terrible the past 3 days and wondering if it's the

flu or fm. Then questioning if taking the Lyrica is working and

worth the expense and side effects. I realized I had my flu shot

last week and now I'm wondering if that plus the fact that we've had

a major drop in temperature, is causing the pain. Guess I'll give

it a little more time and see before I decide to taper off Lyrica.

Hope you are feeling better soon!

Sandysboys

[Guest guest]

WOW!!! I cannot believe this came up right now.

Last night after a very cold day, we went out to eat. When we got to

the restaurant, I realized I was burning up, I had a sore throat, and

every joint (and a lot of muscles) was achng worse than I could have

ever remember. We were with friends but my husband insisted we take

our food and leave after he felt my forhead and proclaimed that I had

a high fever.

We got home and I took my temp. It read 97.9. My husband felt my

forhead again and said it was wrong, that I had a high fever. He

insisted I get into bed (I wasn't hungry). I took my regular

nighttime meds and went to bed. Within an hour I felt better. My

pain level was lower and I didn't feel hot at all.

This morning I am fine. I think it was a giant flare. I guess the

only way to be sure you do not have the flu (which is what I was sure

was wrong with me) is to wait and see.

Love,

Annie

> > For the past 2 days I have felt like I have the flu...more so at

night.

> How can you tell the difference between the fibromylagia and

actually

> getting the flu or bad cold. I have felt crummy in the evenings

with no

> energy and just aching all over. SOMEONE HELP PLEASE??? I AM NEW TO

ALL THIS

> FIBRO STUFF!

> > Debra Bunt

> > Gladewater, Texas

> >

> >

> >

>

>