I was diagnosed with fibromialgia and some days I cant move a mucsle, the Dr. say there isnt a cure just antidepressents? Its not the cure, its making me worse in my mental category..
2006-07-11 03:40:42 · 6 answers · asked by cafemochamamma@yahoo.com 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
If you let it take you over, you have already lost the battle. Keep yourself active during the day and follow the Doctors orders without shutting down mentally. 99% of your ailment is mental and once you beat it, you can live a semi normal life. Good Luck.
2006-07-11 03:45:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry to hear about that :-( My dad has both that AND parkinson's but just recently found out about the parkinson's. Your doctor is correct...at this point there is no cure. My friend's mom has fibromialgia & she said that the best thing to do is to just keep going about how you normally do so that it keeps you moving.... the less you move the worse you're going to feel cause you'll stiffen up.....that's how it is for her at least. I'm told water aerobics help a little too.
2006-07-11 03:50:06 · answer #2 · answered by §uper ®ose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although fibromyalgia is a chronic condition, there is much you can do to relieve and control your symptoms. Home treatment is the most important part of treating fibromyalgia. There are many things you can do:
Exercise regularly. Of all the treatments for fibromyalgia, cardiovascular (aerobic) exercise may have the most benefit in reducing pain and other symptoms and in improving your overall condition. Work with a physical therapist or other professional who has expertise with fibromyalgia to develop an exercise program that works for you, and then stick with it.
Improve sleep. Sleep disturbances seem to both cause and result from some of the other symptoms of fibromyalgia, such as pain. Learn good sleep habits, and try to get enough sleep each night.
Relieve pain. Heat therapy, massage, gentle exercise, and short-term use of nonprescription pain relievers may be helpful.
Reduce stress.
Learn about fibromyalgia. The more you know about fibromyalgia, the more control you will have over your symptoms. People who feel more in control also tend to be more active and report less pain and other symptoms. 6
Learn ways to manage your memory problems. Fibro fog—feeling as though you are not thinking clearly—increases stress and can make memory problems worse. 7 Simple things like writing yourself notes can help you feel more in control.
Work on keeping a positive attitude. It's hard to stay positive when you don't feel well, but a positive attitude helps you focus less on your challenges and feel more healthy.
The best results occur when you take an active, committed role in your own treatment. You may need to adjust your lifestyle to fit home treatment—especially regular exercise—into your daily routine. It may take time to find an approach that works for you. Try to be patient, and keep in mind that consistent home treatment usually can help relieve or control symptoms of fibromyalgia.
hope this helps good luck to you!!
2006-07-11 03:46:33 · answer #3 · answered by mistyriver69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but no, there isn't a cure for fibro. However,there are coping strategies for learning to live with it. There are several web sites with excellent information on fibromyalgia. Two of the best are : www.fmnetnews.com and www.fmaware.com.
2006-07-11 03:50:14 · answer #4 · answered by lynwin552 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rest. Gentle exercise. Yoga or pilates. Sensible diet. A programme of achievable goals. Positive outlook. Good luck.
2006-07-11 03:44:33 · answer #5 · answered by Bad Liberal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mom has it and i don't think that there is a cure...it is all over my family and they all just have to deal with it...sorry for you and i hope you feel better
2006-07-11 03:45:28 · answer #6 · answered by starshine01_02 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋