A fibromyalgia flare (or flare-up) is a temporary increase in the number and/or intensity of symptoms. Worsening pain and fatigue are generally the first two symptoms noticed in a fibro-flare. But other symtpoms like poor sleep, increased cognitive dysfunction and digestive disturbances are often experienced as well.
Some flares only last for a day or two but others may continue for several weeks or even months. It's those long flares that are the hardest to deal with because it feels...
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