"Flare"
The word "Flare" has many meanings such as style, finesse, a signaling device, but for the last two days it's had a different meaning for me. Those, like myself, who suffer from Fibromyalgia know it to mean an exacerbation of symptoms. There is a serious rise in pain and sensitivity levels. My aches go way beyond the norm. Even the simplest tasks can set off a pain reaction. While picking up a cup of tea, I feel my hand ache in ways it shouldn't. But I'll be damned if I let the pain get in my way, I NEED my morning tea. But it's usually one of the earliest signals that tells me I may be in for a bad time. Fatigue is another major issue. I feel wrung out and exhausted even after a good night's sleep. One would think I'd just completed a marathon instead of just having done a few simple chores around the house. For the rest of the day I not good for much else. I feel weak and unsteady. My hand will tre...