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Posted 6/28/2014 1:02 AM (GMT -5)
For several weeks my upper arms have been hurting BADLY 24/7

I know that driving my van causes the pain, as does carrying in groceries but haven't been doing either any more than usual

Unrelated to Fibro I've been in bed for five days, working my normal hours on my laptops and cell phones, my arms didn't hurt

I sat at my desk for ten minutes today and the pain came back full force

It was a complete DUH! moment - my holding up/out my arms causes the pain

This weekend my daughter will help me rearrange my work area to that I can reach all keyboards/mice without reaching
Posted 6/28/2014 6:17 AM (GMT -5)
I have kind of the same problem. I'm short so I was having to hold my arms up to type also. I raised my chair as much as possible and I have two pillows on the seat and one pillow at my back. I sit on a memory foam pillow and that keeps my bottom and hips from hurting. The pillow behind me helps keep me closer to the desk so I'm not leaning forward to type. It's pretty comfy, too!

I'm glad you found what was bothering your arms. It doesn't take much to cause pain in us. I have certain chairs I won't sit in for very long because of that....chairs that other people think are so comfortable.

Sherrine
Posted 6/28/2014 8:40 AM (GMT -5)
My fibro pain is the worst in my upper arms as well. I always have those knots or trigger points there. Massage helps for awhile, but they come back quickly.
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