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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mizkriz73 12/31/2010

I feel as though I want to crack all my jopints and muscles today. I am cramped up and that would feel so good right now. i have been using heat and stretching and I just want to twist my body around until things start cracking.
So does any one else feel this way some days or am I just weird?

slyangel 12/31/2010

I feel like that almost every day. Heat is my saving grace. And if you stop stretching and moving about.....you will freeze up.

Good luck and best wishes in the New Year.

Susan

deleted_user 12/31/2010

I couldn't agree more! Just keep stretching! Heat and stretch and heat and stretch. 11 weeks ago I could hardly move my right arm or look side to side. Thank goodness I'm a lefty!

Don't push yourself to hard.
Take care.

deleted_user 01/01/2011

I love the momemt I can feel my body start to unlock mmm gets the blood flowing and is washing the toxins out too.

deleted_user 01/01/2011

I use a slow Yoga to help.You can look up Yoga for old people on the net. It really helps me.

deleted_user 01/01/2011

I feel this way constantly If i sit or stand for that matter without moving for 10 min or more I freeze up and without force my back crackles when I move but its not like a joint pop its a superficial crackle very sore. I tell the docs and they just say oh that part of the fibro. But HOW can we help this? I've heard a few people say heat but for me heat makes it hurt worse so i use ice but that doesn't help with the stiffness.

deleted_user 01/01/2011

i have to keep moving around even in my sleeop i move & get up go to kitchen & back thru out nite!
i was justed casted for TSLO brace & had to stand w/ arms out while they wrapped around me! when they were done about 10mins they said ok you can move & was frozen in place!=had to have help to get out of pose! plez donot do any high impact or fast movements =that will fatique you more!

mtnfibroguy 01/02/2011

I feel this way every morning...I start moving slowly when I get up... Ultram and Valium help me start moving, coffee and Ritalin help shake the mental cob webs.

This past week I have been visiting my kids, and we do a lot of sitting and talking,,,,,I do love chatting with them, but someone told me several months ago on these boards to keep moving, maybe just little things but keep those muscles active, rest when needed then go again. Don't vegetate or give up.

I am seeing myself take more meds this week due to physical inactivity, so she was exactly right for me. I will start moving more again when I get home.

Good luck.

deleted_user 01/02/2011

Heat, chiropractor and a gentle rub done. The last two when I have the money of course. I love my microwavable heating pads. I have 3. Some of my joints I use cold packs to numb the pain and then stretch. Hope you find what works for you.

Narey 01/02/2011

me, too. I find I have to stretch 'big' and move constantly but that does keep me feeling like I CAN move. I get so stiff otherwise. I do stretches just if I'm sitting still or lying down, too.

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