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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smdruid 03/06/2007

Hi everyone,
Has anyone lost their need/urge to stretch especially in the morning...by that I mean before fibromyalgia I just stretched automatically...now I don't..gone...zip...no urge...I have to remember to...remember when it felt good to stretch then start your day...now I must think about every move I make first thing..morning, at least for me, is the time when spasms lurk...everytime I've had to go to the hospital with a spasm that won't let go it has been in the AM...I'm curious about others..thanks, Susan

deleted_user 03/06/2007

hmmm I never realized I had stopped until I read your question but yes I do not stretch anymore.

deleted_user 03/06/2007

I still stretch, but it's far from the nice, satisfying morning stretch I used to do. Now, I tend to groan and I can't fully stretch....too darned tense.

ZAZAS 03/06/2007

The very first treatment for fibro that I heard of was stretching exercise.

deleted_user 03/06/2007

I force my self to stretch daily. It is painful but it helps later on in the day. It takes me about two hours to limber up everyday whenever I get out of bed. But the stiffness is helped by stretching in my experience. But as for the stretch I used to do in the morning that felt so good, no it doesn't happen anymore. Now stretching is an ordeal everyday. Sorry its not better news for you but I will keep you in my prayers. :)

deleted_user 03/06/2007

I stretch in the afternoons, it seems to make me feel better as the pain is always there. I take muscle relaxers at nite if needed for the spasms and the next AM i feel much better. I keep getting the rooroo from the Dr.s about water excercise just can't seem to feel up to going. I tried their walking thing and it thru me into a flare and I am still fighting it. so try to go at ones own pace is my best answer. Hang in there :)

deleted_user 03/07/2007

Stretching used to start my day, even before geting out of bed....not anymore since FMS.....I miss my stretching, it makes you feel alert, like a cat ready to pounce......poor example but hey.....

smdruid 03/07/2007

Hello,
Thanks for responding...I think not just the muscles but all the connective tissue surrounding them are as well...science is just beginning to understand this..just beginning...if I just automatically, without thought, woke up and started to stretch, like a cat, I'd go into a spasm..yikes...and bummer, too...that's why I asked this question...at times I have to think about every move I make...as do alot of you I imagine...take care and keep on...sm

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