with fibromyalgia during the pain and fatigue days should I be doing exercise of any kind?

Question

or should I rest until the pain and fatigue lets up .

Answer 1

according to the medical findings, doctors recommend that you do a light exercise such as stretching, or a simple flexing of the muscles And warm water stretches Or swimming. the reason is it will keep the muscles from becoming more fatigued and will help you regain your energy.

CoQ10 is a very good supplement to help increase Energy. Take 100mg three times daily. This can do a great deal for someone with chronic fatigue.

Answer 2

When you are having a flare you should rest your body. Most people are in too much pain and fatigue to do much of anything on a bad day. Mild stretching exercises are good to do everyday *when you feel like you can* Pushing yourself physically will only make you feel worse.
I have had fibro for over 12 yrs. I take Guaifenesin for my fibro. You have to learn how to take the med properly for it to work on fibro. Here is a book you need to get either from a library or you could get it at ebay or amazon cheaper than a bookstore.

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibromyalgia by
Dr. Paul St. Amand

Here is a website for more info and for an online support group for those who take guaifenesin...
www.fibromyalgiatreatment.com

It is not a cure and it is not a pain
med but it has allowed me to stop taking prescription pain meds. I used to take them constantly. Check it out.

Answer 3

Fibromyalgia is a vicious cycle. Excercise helps the flare ups but the flare ups make it so you don't have the energy to excercise. I have found that stretching and yoga help quite a bit. I also go to a physical therapist for massage therapy twice a week. I have seen a huge improvement in the frequency of my flare ups.

Do those of you quoting things you pulled from the internet actually HAVE fibro? It's all fine and good to say "Oh you should get up and excercise" when you don't feel like you've been beat down with a baseball bat while you were sleeping.

Answer 4

No on the contrary, be active read:

If I have fibromyalgia, what can I do to help myself feel better?

One of the best things you can do if you have fibromyalgia is exercise. Begin with stretching exercises and gentle, low-impact activity, such as walking or bicycling. Start your exercise program slowly because at the beginning, exercise may make your pain worse. Some muscle soreness is normal when you're starting to exercise, but sharp pain may be a sign that you have overworked your muscles.

As you progress with exercise, it will become more comfortable for you. For exercise to help, you must do it regularly. The goal is to get started and keep going, to gain relief from pain and to improve sleep. Below are some exercises you might want to try:

Walking: Start slowly by walking 5 minutes the first day. The next day, add a minute to this total. Keep adding 1 or 2 minutes a day until you are walking 60 minutes a day. When you reach this point, walk at least 1 hour, 3 or 4 times a week. If you find yourself struggling as you're working your way up to walking 60 minutes, go back to a length of time that was comfortable for you, and continue walking for this period of time for several days. Then continue to increase the minutes again until you reach the goal of 60 minutes. Try as many times as you need to reach the goal of walking for 60 minutes.

Walking/jogging: After you feel comfortable walking 3 or 4 times a week, you can alternate walking with slow jogging. Walk 2 blocks, then jog 1 block, walk 2 blocks, jog 1 block, and so on. Do this as often as it feels comfortable. Extend your exercise for longer periods if you feel comfortable.

Bicycling: Stationary bicycles (exercise bikes) offer the benefit of exercising indoors. Keep track of your mileage, or set a goal of bicycling for 60 minutes.

The type of exercise you choose is up to you. It's important that you start exercising and keep doing it. Exercise relieves much of the pain fibromyalgia causes. Some people even find that exercise makes all their pain go away. You will also feel better if you have some control over your own care and well-being.

Good luck! ;D

Answer 5

fibromyalgia's symptoms fluctuate in severity time to time. make sure its not caused by either chemical sensitivity to chlorine, household cleaners, cosmetics, or food.

actual exercise doesn't matter much for problems associated with nerve pain.