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Anyone else with fibro get lots of phlegm?

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Tomatom
Tomatom

I've been getting lots of phlegm over the past three weeks, I don't know if it's another fibro symptom or something else I should maybe go to the docs to check out. Anyone else with fibro get lots of phlegm? I've also been getting lots of pains between the shoulder blades on the spine, shoulders, rib cage and chest so i don't know if that's related to the excessive phlegm production, alongside the other usual non-related pains in the neck, hips and groin.

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  • Oompa
    Oompa Tomatom

    Posted

    Not sure I get it a lot in the morning, but usually throughout day not too bad. The condition does make me thirsty so could phlegm be a symptom for that? Go to docs if you're worried, particularly as you say you get chest pains.

  • WeezieBull69
    WeezieBull69 Tomatom

    Posted

    Yes! After reading an article I discovered it is indeed a symptom. I literally go through a box of Kleenex a week. There is a protocol for treatment using guaifenesin (mucus expectorant). I purchase mine from Costco and take it 2-3 times per day. It really helps. I am not doing the full protocol as directed in the study as the price is quite high, imo.

    Elevation of your head in bed also helps at night.

    I'm finding allergy season to be a huge challenge for the first time in my life. The additional mucus, fatigue and headaches really bogs me down.

    • Tomatom
      Tomatom WeezieBull69

      Posted

      thanks WeezieBull, I had some guaifenesin when it started and was thinking of getting some more. I've had itchy skin / scalp the past couple of months and have wondered if the fibro has caused / raised allergies. Looks like it may well do so. I've bought an air purifier to put in the bedroom to see if it helps too.

    • mandy72855
      mandy72855 Tomatom

      Posted

      Hi tomatom, I do occasionally although I've just been given a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome. Been prescribed a cpap machine with a humidifier attached to it. I also like majority of fibromyalgia sufferers, have rib pain, shoulders, chest which I've been told is called costochondritis. I agree with Oompa, see your doc.

      Light hugs

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    • WeezieBull69
      WeezieBull69 Tomatom

      Posted

      Itching is yet another lovely daily symptom. I bruise myself scratching itches that move around my body. Ice packs and Canna oil salves help the best for me.
    • Oompa
      Oompa WeezieBull69

      Posted

      I weeziebull69 what is this canna oil and where can one purchase it from? The itching and dark patches are not a good look. And so uncomfortable.
    • WeezieBull69
      WeezieBull69 Oompa

      Posted

      Oompa, I live in Oregon where marijuana is legal. I make my own cannabis trim salve using coconut oil and my crock pot. It relieves the itching and pain.

      When I was still working, my bruises would cause people to wonder if my poor husband was doing it to me, which couldn't have been further from the truth!

    • Oompa
      Oompa WeezieBull69

      Posted

      I think I need to move to Oregon. Ok so I can't get the oil, live in the UK and it definitely is not legal here. I've got to look at another way then.

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