Sounds causing extreme stress and pain
 

I always have this to some degree, but there are times it is simply horrendous. Lately, it has started amping up again, and I have been trying to figure out a new way to handle it or try to stop the progress towards unbearable pain. I have written a thread abt this before-but more from a technical angle. Now I am just wondering abt more general questions. How many of you with Fibro have this? What are some ways you have dealt with it? Have any of them worked?

It seems like if I know where the noise is coming from or have anticipated it-I can shrug off the pain easier. Any unexpected noise or talking can really start the electrical feeling and a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach. I know from experience what will happen next if I can't get this turned around. I will be battling with thoughts centered on "I cannot endure this any longer."

I think anytime an autonomic response to something such as sound or other stimuli can flare FMS. I find that in my own situation. I try to mentally suppress the adrenaline rush or, I will call it unnatural stimulus (response to a loud noise or stressful situation) when I feel it happening. Unfortunately, it is difficult to do but I have had some success in doing this.:rolleyes:

Mere

(((GmaSue))):hug:

Oh, dear! That is the pits!!!:eek:
It is an amplification of sensory information...and really can be so incredibly distracting and also very painful!:eek:

I go through this, too. I would not wish it upon anyone!

I am a bit over stimulated right now, in fact. :paperbag: I need the air conditioners going, because the heat and humidity set off more neurological pain and other symptoms. Yet, eventually, the noise becomes so loud!:eek:
Once it gets that "loud," it can then also become distorted!:eek:

What to do?

I do several things, depending upon what my options are at the time.

I can find a way to calm my central nervous system. This can include deep breathing exercises, etc. I do try to eliminate as many noises as possible, especially ongoing background noises. (Not always possible.)
Sometimes, ear plugs help me; other times, not so much!

Sometimes I have to use a med to calm my CNS a bit.

I think, for me, timing of the intervention is everything!
The earlier I "catch it" the better!

I am tired just now, sweetie! I am going to have to think on this.
I will write again when my mind is clearer..and my AC is not buzzing through my head!!!:thud: LOL!

Can you get away from the noise? Or can you eliminate it?
Maybe you are asking about what to do when one cannot escape it in any way?

This is a great question! I, too, am very interested in any answers!

I hope you can sleep well tonight ((GmaSue!))):hug:

I am grateful for your post because I thought this was a side effect from my medication, not the fibro!

When this happens I'm usually quite tired and I'll leave the room or turn off the sound by any means possible.

Fascinating that this is yet another symptom of Fibro. I've had Fibro for many years and am not up-to-date on all the symptoms (denial I suppose) so, once again thank you for sharing this!

TG:)

Check here for some tips on handling noise sensitivity. My daughter has it and wrote this article.
http://www.hfme.org/practicaltips.htm

Hey there Sue! We haven't chatted in some time and I'd much rather chat about dogs than pain!!! However, my little dog, Tasha tends to cause the stress and pain you mentioned with her sharp bark!! :( Since having the carpet taken up and ceramic tile and hardwood installed, everything echo's much worse than it used to. OWWWWWW!!!!!! I thought it was related to the MS, but apparently Fibro can be the culprit too. These neurological things are so much alike. I also find this problem happening when there are alot of people in the house talking at once. Guess I just have to leave the room for awhile before I turn into a "grump"!!! Good Luck! :)

There are many overlapping symptoms with FM, ME and one or two others I just can't recall.
Sound sensitivity is one.
You really have to leave the room when others are talking.
Try a set of the noise canceling headphones, and play some pleasant music to drown it all out.
You really have to remove yourself and/ or disguise the noise it it may make you very ill.
We have had to install double glazed windows, solid doors with sound proof seals, and carpets to my daughter's room to suppress noise.
Washing can only be done while she is asleep, dishwasher must be off when she is around, no taps running, no electrical equipment, no loud noise, no garden machinery etc.
We have moved to a semi-rural area to escape suburbia with its lawn mowers, whipper snippers, pool pumps and general noise.