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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I hurt so bad

Preciousbabygirl
Preciousbabygirl

My body hurts so bad that I can barely breathe!! I'm not being medicated for the fibro at this point in time just because all meds we've tried have either been unsuccessful or mess with the psyche meds. Does anyone know of simple ways, even if they aren't simple, to at least ease the pain? 

Community LeaderLeo
Leo
Presh, I got nothing. I wish I did, but I'm in Month 2 of a damn flare that won't quit despite all efforts and I can't or won't do some meds.... I use ice where my neuro showed me to hepl with certain nerve groups, but it only helps one body part/area at a time. Pretty much I ice on joints where nerves are closer to the surface, and if you do certain vertebrae and other points (ask a neuro, not me, I just follow his picture).... It at least changes the nuerological feedback for a little while.
BlueSky
BlueSky
Massage therapy? Hot baths? Stretching? Cold packs on burning areas? Rest but don't forget to get up and move around every so often. I notice my pain increases when I lay / sit too much. There are videos on youtube on movements you can do to decrease / help fibro pain. I've actually forgotten about them, but your post reminded me. Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7kIrw3Pz5Q

(((((hugs)))))
Preciousbabygirl
Preciousbabygirl
Thanks you two lovely ladies!! I have an appt with my Dr on Thurs but I'm not sure what more he can do for me. We have tried just about everything and it either doesn't work or it screws with the psych meds. I'm at a loss so I'm going to keep going and see if I can get my body to relax at least a little bit. I'm also going to check into other movements that I can do to help.
Cheshire
Cheshire
I have had success with diet, AIP it's modified Paleo with restrictions but I found my food triggers that cause increased pain it was amazing to see that what I was eating would cause such a problem. Simple things like tomatoes, eggs, and other foods. It's nice t easy but may help. My flare up has lasted years I'm not able re if that's considered a flare up. Try the Anti Inflammatory Protocol
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