Does anyone know someone with Fibromyalgia who runs for exercise?

Question

I was recently told that I might have Fibromyalgia by my doctor. I don't have pain other than headaches, and I have major fatigue. During times when I feel good though, I had hoped I could continue running, like I was before I started having the dizziness and numbness.

Oh... I also can not fall into a deep sleep for the past two weeks and my doctor has me on Flexeril 10mg. I am starting to feel better (neck and head pain are managable now). I just don't know if running will do more damage and put me back into that dizzy phase again...

Answer 1

Have you had trouble sleeping for a while? That could be your problem. Sleep, especially the RIM (?spelling) sleep is how your body heals itself from the continuous activity and strain of the day. I have had Fibromyalgia for 8 years. Dizziness was never a problem. Some of the time I hurt all over sort of like a Mac truck hit me. But, most of the time it is achey like you feel when you have the flu. Maybe you should try Ambien or Lunestra for a couple of weeks. That may just put you back to your usual self.

Answer 2

If you don't have pain, you don't have fibromyalgia. First of all, the definition of myalgia is pain. To be diagnosed with fibromyalgia you have to have pain in certain tender spots all over your body. If you only have headaches and fatigue, it sounds like you may have chronic fatigue syndrome. I would try going to a specialist for a diagnosis. But as long as you don't hurt or get dizzy on your good days, I don't see why you shouldn't run.

If you're in so much pain that you need muscle relaxants, I don't think you should run.

Answer 3

The few people I know with Fibromyalgia are to sick to run. They are also under heavy medication. If you have this and run, you might want to tell your doctor, you might be aggravating it.

Answer 4

just plain walking - put on your tennis shoes and walk around the block. How about yoga or pilates?

Answer 5

no i dont sorry