Horrible leg pain with fibromyalgia

Posted by fearless @fearless, Jun 6, 2012

Lately, I have been having terrible leg pains I think are associated with my fibromyalgia. Has anyone else experienced this? Also, because of my pain and fatigue I am unable to lose weight which is another downer on top of everything else. Any suggestions for that? I really am feeling rather defeated lately by fibromyalgia and my depression all tied into one.

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sbelur | @sbelur | Jun 25 9:50am

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Exactly. Same experience here

dianeinnaples | @dianeinnaples | Jun 29 3:21pm

I have the same ..so much pain in my legs...

duvaldena | @duvaldena | Jun 30 9:38am

I’ve been able to manage the pain with Pilates and a daily mat routine. I’m also hypermobile and struggle with fatigue and doing it all. Finding a studio where I can go 1:1 and modify based on how I feel that day has been crucial. They help me understand where I’m off and I can work on it with stretches and mat work in between sessions. I go when I have migraines and low energy and always feel better after. Also recommend classic yoga studios that focus on meditation and tai chi. That also helps me a lot.

Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Jun 30 6:32pm

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@duvaldena Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! I see that you have been a member for at least a year and now felt comfortable enough to post ! You have certainly developed a movement routine that works for you. Has the Pilates helped your pain?

duvaldena | @duvaldena | 6 days ago

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Hi! Pilates has absolutely helped my pain. I get twisted easily from being hypermobile and it’s under control and manageable since I got in a routine at the studio. I recommend “interviewing” studios to make sure it’s an environment where you can go at your own pace and has enough knowledge to modify exercises. My studio won’t let me take classes b/c I need too many modifications. I respect that!