Fibromyalgia Support Group

You're not alone in your pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. If you're trying to cope with pain throughout your body, sleep problems, general fatigue, or other common fibromyalgia symptoms, you're in the right place. The community is here for you to talk about therapies and share your challenges.

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jlc9375
jlc9375
Hi all
I am new to this site and to Fibro and RA in general. I was doing alright in the beginning, but have increased symptoms dramatically over the last few months. The docs say it is a "flare up," but I figure that all of you might have some better suggestions and tips than doctors anyway. I am here to learn from folks with experience. What has been the most beneficial treatment or lifestyle change for you?
robsmelbatoast
robsmelbatoast
Hi

The best advice I can give is be gentle with yourself.

This is a hard thing to accept. It is harder to get others to accept.

Know your limits. Know when to say NO and when to stop.

It is so hard to accept that this is going to be the way it is. But it is.

Sleep when you can. Eat well. Drink water. Exercise a little each day if possible. Swimming would be great.

Know that you have limits,find them.

We all know how hard it is.
Hugs
skinnybinny
skinnybinny
That must be tough to have both FM and RA. Perhaps it is a flare and just take it easy for a while and the symptoms will lessen.

Welcome
jlc9375
jlc9375
I know that you're right, but how do I do that when I work a fairly physical job that, beginning Monday, is going from busy to insane? My employer seems to think I have no limits and I need this job to keep up with the medical bills.
Any suggestions for staying afloat :-/
skinnybinny
skinnybinny
We are all kind of fighting for our lives here trying to maintain jobs and family and other obligations. There is no easy answer. Everyone is different in what works for them.

I don't know where you are hurting but maybe some pain cream, lidocaine patch, comfortable shoes or talk to your doctor if you need med adjustment?
jlc9375
jlc9375
You're absolutely right. We are all fighting for normal and I need to stop looking for the silver bullet or magic wand an come up with a real plan.
Just yesterday I discovered something that is helping with my pain more than any medicine I have tried. It's called "Badger Balm Sore Joint Rub.". It's all natural and amazing! They make a milder sore muscle rub too. Check it out at www.badgerbalm.com
I was really skeptical but the balm has a warming effect and was really nice!