any one who suffers with fybramyalgia do you have any tips on how to deal with this condition?

Answer 1

I have started regular exercise, not just when I am feeling well, but every other day. Since I feel badly anyway, it keeps my mind off the pain and on my breathjing, and the pain that comes with exercise instead of chronic pain.
I also take aspirin to help with pain, and a mild sub clinical anti-depressant which helps stop that bad cycle of emotional stuff which, in my opinion, makes the pain seem worse.

Answer 2

I have fibromyalgia along with osteoarthrits, rheumatoid arthritis, and scoliosis. I am 65 and have had arthritis since I was a teenager. I have found the only thing to do is eat well, keep excess weight off, and keep moving, no matter how much pain there may be. I live alone in an apartment complex and my pets, a dog and two cats, make me so happy. I have several grandchildren nearby and they are a joy. Being with them takes my mind off my pain for awhile. I try to balance exercise with periods of rest. I keep connected to my hobbies of reading, writing my autobiography, crocheting, sewing, and spending time on the computer. Having the right attitude is VERY important. I've recently been told that accupuncture helps a lot with fibromyalgia and I am thinking of asking my doctors their opinion on this.

Answer 3

fibromyalgia is an inflammation of the muscles and the fibres.

It is a disease that does not have typical symptoms that any doctor can find but tends to be diagnosed by running a good history of the patient.

Tips - make sure you have good nutrition and I suggest you take extra vitamin C 500mgs with bioflavenoids, 250mcgs selenium and a good all round vitamin and mineral capsule plus and this is important calcium, magnesium and boron in one tablet, Solgar is best.

You need to make sure you walk as far as possible and exercise like this is good for you but don't get exhausted or overdo it.

Next look at stress levels and seek out a therapist who can help if this is a cause of problems.

Next keep warm and also don't go around with this modern look of a bare midriff, it only makes the kidneys sore.

eat properly and NO junk food at all, no smoking and only a minimum of drink, that is alcohol. Do drink at least two to three pints of liquid a day to flush out toxins.

Have a good massage if you can find someone.

Hope I have helped.

Answer 4

I don't have it but my mother suffers from a very sever kind. She actually does walking and has some pain medication that helps her. She has this little thing called a TENS untis that send an electical shock through your body that is supposed to make the muscles fell better. If you feet hurt in the morning put on a pair of shoes before you go waling around the house it might help. :)

Answer 5

Many times (not always) fibro is a symptom of being hypothyroid. Have you had a morning TSH, free t4, and free t3? These are thyroid tests and they should be done in the morning. If you did have a thyroid problem a T3 medication like Cytomel or a combo T4/T3 med like Armour may help the muscle and joint pain. Some doctors are using T3 in patients who are negative for thyroid disease. Just type in fibromyalgia and T3 on yahoo or google and you should see a lot of websites. I just did a quick search and here are some of the links (see below)

Answer 6

i am 33 and have had this for 4 yrs now.. wieght is an issue the heavier you are the worse you feel.. i have been on courses at hospital for it and go to a support group.. the main thing is not to give in and try and do a little everyday. too much and you will be worse, not enough and you will be worse, also noise,light,food,smells,dentist everything can affect you.. its hard going trying to work out how to help yourself.. i didnt want to be addicted to tablets now cos they wont help when i older so been testing herbal stuff instead. most sufferers have irritable bowel syndrome,there is so much about this to fit on this page.. please feel free to contact me even if its just to chat so you feel normal its a terrible illness and finally its getting recognised.. i got 2 kids on my own and its really hard so new friends are always welcome

Answer 7

My mother suffered (suffers?) from it for years.

I noticed that her stress level was directly tied to her pain. I'm NOT saying that "this is all in your head." What I'm saying is that stress will make you sick, and will make things much worse.

Therefore, you must find ways to handle stress. If you've got long-standing issues in your life, then those will manifest themselves in "enhanced" FM suffering. If you are a person who sets themselves up for stress (perfectionist, procrastinator, etc) then you need to address those issues.

I know I'm gonna get flagged for this post -- I always do when I mention "stress" to FM sufferers -- but, again, I'm not saying you're "crazy" or "making this up" or "all in your head." I am saying that you need to be much better than the average person in avoiding and handling stress.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

This may sound odd, but exercise is one of the best treatment for fibromyalgia. It does not have to be strenuous exercise, but walking or swimming would be good choices. Also try to lower stress in your life by meditating, praying, or using relaxation techniques. Stress makes fibromyalgia worse.

Answer 10

Get tested for food sensitivities asap. I was diagnosed as having fibromyalgia but my symptoms went almost completely in less than a week when I removed the problematic foods from my diet.