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Fibromyalgia and related issues
My mother is suffering from fibromyalgia and arthritis-related mobility issues. She is unable to walk properly without support and her legs have become very thin , At night she experiences severe leg pain, tightness/cramping, and discomfort, especially after physical activity or household work. Medicines prescribed by the rheumatologist are not giving significant relief.
For temporary comfort, every night we press her legs using our own feet (pair se pair dabana/walking gently over the legs with feet) for long durations. However, she has become extremely sensitive to even slight changes in pressure or foot positioning. Even natural foot tilting on uneven surfaces while pressing seems to increase her pain suddenly. We want to know whether pressing legs using feet in this way can help temporarily or whether it may actually worsen fibromyalgia, muscle, nerve, or joint-related pain over time.
She also tried physiotherapy twice earlier but it did not help at all , now she doesn't trust it
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Please consult a neurophysician physically.
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Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
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Fibromyalgia pain can become very sensitive, so forceful pressure or walking on the legs sometimes worsen discomfort instead of helping. Please don’t lose hope 😊 With the right approach, symptoms can often be managed much better. Feel free to consult once I’ll guide you.
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Fibromyalgia is not just a muscle disease; it is a disorder of the central nervous system called Central Sensitization. The brain and spinal cord amplify normal sensory signals, turning even mild touch or pressure into intense pain. This is why she has become hyper-sensitive to your foot movements.
When you perform deep foot-pressing
you are putting an unregulated, massive physical weight onto muscles that are already significantly thinning (muscle atrophy) and overlying arthritic joints. This deep, uneven pressure causes microscopic tears in the vulnerable muscle fibers, irritates her nerve endings, and creates localized inflammation. While the intense pressure may temporarily 'numb' or distract her pain receptors for a few minutes, it is actively worsening her underlying fibromyalgia, nerve hypersensitivity, and joint stability over time
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Relaxants needed
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Jagdish A Luthria
General Physician
42 yrs exp
Mumbai
Show her to a senior Rheumatologist.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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