Here are some very gentle and soft hugs. (((((((((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))))) I hope they help. Hugs GB

I did try a massage device for a car trip once. It's massagers were something hard and it was worse than nothing. Now I use a memory foam thing for my back and a pillow to sit on. I also have a magnet pad. I wear the closest thing to pjs that I can and still be seen by my fellow humans.

I liked the advice of annNY to get some memory foam for back , butt and legs. Try to set seat way back from dash and recline when you need to and plan for frequent stops to move your legs and body.

Good Luck

Hi fibrosucks,

I went through I period with these "fibro hugs." Such a strange thing.
My doctors attributed it to pinched nerves in my spine. Of course that is because they didn't believe in Fibromyalgia. But, anyway, I got them pretty regularly for about 1 year, but now I have not experienced one for about 2 years. Don't know why. Still have the Fibro, and the pinched nerves.

Come to think of it, to try to support my back I purchased one of those long back support corsets. The kind you can get from Kohl's. It felt like I was being hugged the whole time I was wearing it. It was subtle, but I do think it helped a little.

Just in case you are interested here is a link to the kind of corset I am talking about:

http://www.classicshapewear.com/vedette-megane-firm-compression-sensual-corset-136-p-1887.html?utm_source=pricegrabber&utm_medium=cpc

Hi fibro,
I bought a massager but it has the soft massage and there are others that hold water and you can either put the massage pad in the freezer or microwave and slide it back into the massage cushion part it also has a lighter plu g if you do not use water. For long distances I use it frozen and then it still is comfy as it thaws. I has never leaked. I paid 89.00 at canadian tire. they also have at home outfitters. good luck take your meds before you travel at least 45 minutes before you start, take a large pillow to put under your legs too. Good luck. isabee

Uggh, still at it. Smell like an old person :/ bout ready to break out the WD40. My dad swore by it. The massage seat I bought had very good ratings from ppl with fibro and lupus so hope it helps. Not sure about a corset. I can't stand anything tight on me. It irritates me to no end. Have tried memory foam products and I don't know why but they make me hurt worse. I can't even wear at hat that has a foam headband. Gives me a horrible headache. Why do we end up with such finicky bodies!

It sounds a lot like Costochondritis stuff. Or Chest Wall Pain.

The inner fibers that surround your rib cage become inflamed thus causing pain.

There are stretches (super gentle) and breathing techniques you can do to help you through this.
But I've found that standing in the hottest shower for as long as possible is what helps the most. Then, while in the shower, stretch and take some deep breaths to stretch from the inside.

Oh and I use the SalonSpa's pain patches. Cut to form and I usually have several on at a time. I can't handle the Tiger balm, but it's great to hear that it's working for you.

Storms, and stress tend to bring on mine attacks. Or when I have poor posture.

As for the bra situation....double up on some tanks w/ the build in bras. Or switch to a comfort bra (not a sports bra) but the Genie kind if you can.

Wish you luck through all of this! Hopefully it will subside by the time your vacation comes around.

Thankfully I don't have big breasts so I can wear a loose T-shirt and nobody notices I am not wearing a bra :-) now my left shoulder is joining in. Feels sort of dislocated. Just falling apart here, lol!