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swelling behind both knees and pain when kneeling

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HOTpicks99
HOTpicks99

Think my fibromylgia is getting worse my knees are painful i walk with a limp in pain every day no break my hands shake when im holding something and my fingers are very sore if i stretch them feeling like crap

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  • shelagh6
    shelagh6 HOTpicks99

    Posted

    It will pass HOTpicks, try to relax, easier said than done. My hands are agony, I'm worse in the summer, you may be too.

    take care

    gentle hugs

    Shelagh

  • Maggers
    Maggers HOTpicks99

    Posted

    Shelagh's right it will pass.  I had a couple of weeks where I couldn't use the stairs and had to use crutches to lean on but it did pass. Have you tried soaking in epsom salts? Try not to fret too much - easier said than done I know but stressing will just make it seem worse.  I use an isulated cup with lid so at least I can have a drink without sharing it with the floor when I get the shakes.  Take care and I do hope tomorrow is easier.
    • shelagh6
      shelagh6 Maggers

      Posted

      Sorry, off subject, Eilidh is off intensive care ward and in with her mum,hopefully home tomorrow 
    • Maggers
      Maggers shelagh6

      Posted

      Fantastic news. Great relief all round.  wonderful photo.
    • HOTpicks99
      HOTpicks99 Maggers

      Posted

      Thanks i will try them its every day in pain no let up at all its that bad if i didnt have to go work i would stay in bed i appreciate your advice its nice to know there are people out there who know and understand what im going through many thanks hugs
    • bronwyn97278
      bronwyn97278 shelagh6

      Posted

      Hi Shelagh; (yep I know off topic too) but needed to say "How Wonderful').that is lovely news for all of us..........Bron
    • bronwyn97278
      bronwyn97278 Maggers

      Posted

      Yep to Magges and Hotpicks........talk about the Shakes......got me shaking today...from fingers to toes (as the saying goes)...now that's peotic for you Maggers..............cheesygrinBron
    • kaz_40
      kaz_40 shelagh6

      Posted

      Hi shelagh just saw the excellent news about your grandaughter.  so happy pleased for you all. lovely photo of your grand daughter
  • shelagh6
    shelagh6 HOTpicks99

    Posted

    Maggers is right, try the Epsom salts soak, I've just ordered 3kg for £10 off Amazon, delivery tomorrow at no extra charge. If you have a foot spa use it with a bit of the Epsom salts to help your feet and use a bowl of it on your hands.
    • HOTpicks99
      HOTpicks99 shelagh6

      Posted

      Thank you its lovely to hear from someone who understands what its like day after day hugs
  • melissa30395
    melissa30395 HOTpicks99

    Posted

    hi ive just read your post i have been diagnosed with fibro and i struggle everyday have done for over 10 years now. im 32. My pain is mainly in my back,knees and hands the worse. I started with bad knee pain years ago that was where mine started it has got worse lately im not sure why as im not doing anything strenuous and i struggle somedays to walk properly i also lose my balance as my legs can be weak. as of last week i now have fluid on my legs and im not sure why. im a size 12. i have to go for tests soon to see what is happening there. when did you find your hands started to shake? mine swell up and go bright red and are very painful to touch and move sometimes. i struggle some days picking up the kettlesad

    all best

    melissa

    • shelagh6
      shelagh6 melissa30395

      Posted

      Hi Melissa, hands seem to be the biggest problem just now, for me it goes along with the hotter weather. I have a cold pad I use but even running them under the cold tap or, if that hurts, just putting them in a bowl of cold water helps. I stagger as if I'm drunk, forget simple words and names, my hands swell, I can't even make a fist, my back is agony, feet hurt, the only thing that keeps me going is, it won't last forever!

      take care Melissa, try not to worry, big hugs

      Shelagh

    • HOTpicks99
      HOTpicks99 melissa30395

      Posted

      Hi my hands started shaking about two months ago i have to use two hands and trybto use my phhone having a very bad day today slept for 12 hours and still feeling exhausted finding it hard to walk around at mo trying to keep going many thanks to your reply take carex
  • Flowerlady
    Flowerlady HOTpicks99

    Posted

    Hi Hotpicks

    I know exactly how you feel, I have very sore and painful  knees every day. And to ease it I put hot water bottles on them. Today is an extremley bad day, I am aching from head to toe. Think I am suffering more from driving my car yesterday. Can't do anything much can we, without our friend Fibro punishing us. Hope you are feeling a little better today.biggrin

    • HOTpicks99
      HOTpicks99 Flowerlady

      Posted

      Sorry to hear you are not well the last couple of days have been very rough going to see doctor tomoz hope you feel better soonx
    • bronwyn97278
      bronwyn97278 HOTpicks99

      Posted

      Hi to you Hopicks and Anne;   knowing how you are both feeling....wondering if you have thought of trialing some Hydro-cortisone injections into knees....a few years ago, when I was having a lot of pain in my joints....had some given into joints by a Rhuematologist, and they have helped me immensely....it took a few goes (I would have 3 joints done at a time, over a period of time, but havn't needed one for a couple of years now)..but felt it to be worth the pain of the injections, for the relief it has given me, now......I do use Osteo Gloves in Winter, if pain comes back into fingers, if at all,  light ones (from Aldi..not the heavy ones with Magnets in, as they didn't work)....thought this maybe an answer for you with your knees????     Bron
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