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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Sandika 10/22/2008

What does everyone use for heat. My legs are the worst right now, but a heating pad runs me out of the bed with hot flashes. I mostly just take long hot showers and bath soaks. I have found my new laptop gives off heat when sitting on my lap...who would have thought...my new leg heat treatment. Just wondering what others are doing. Thanks! Sandy

deleted_user 10/22/2008

I have a heated mattress pad that I absolutely love. The level of heat is adjustable so it doesn't get too hot. I also have the microwaveable heat thing (sorry, can't think of the word) for my neck and shoulders. I also use the ThermaCare products for work and I have a heated massage cushion for my chair at work. I hope you find something that helps you soon.

deleted_user 10/22/2008

Oh yeah, and I have a Slanket...it's a blanket with sleeves. I saw it on tv and thought it was kinda cheesy, but I love it.

I guess you can tell I hate being cold. LOL

deleted_user 10/23/2008

I am blessed to have a hot tub. I also use heating pads/blankets and a microwavable thingy. Sometimes layering on warm clothes helps, especially when I need to be mobile.

deleted_user 10/28/2008

iam getting some good idias here!!!!
iam useing a wellpatch right now on my hip!
i use heating pads, hot baths with epsom salts,
ben gay rub downs at night..
iam going to get a heating mattress pad for my bed for winter!
i dont like the cold..it hurts to much!
bren

deleted_user 10/31/2008

I stay wrapped up in my comfy robe.. Take hot baths in epsom salts, peppermint oils, etc... I use heating/electric blankets..

* Deep Heating WellPatch (For muscle & joint pain) Pain Relief
* WellPatch (For muslce pain) Bachache Relief
* DeepHeating WellPatch (For muscle & joints) Heat Relief Warming Pads
* Stopain Pain Relief Spray *AWESOME*

MissEeee 11/05/2008

I used to use microwavable rice bags - love them - you can use big athletic socks and rice - even add some lavendar - tie a knot at the end and voila - instant warmth!
I also had a small electric blanket that I put on my matress and another over my blankets. Also wore scarves and hats and gloves and socks!! I always needed heat in the past and used all the methods mentioned by youall

But Wow! - now i actually prefer cool - am i nuts? i'm hot and sweaty all the time. Have fans on when other are wearing sweaters...

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