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.
hey everyone!
lets start posting some tips for our newest members here to help them with their struggle of trying to better manage this pain and fatigue. we may be all different colors and shapes, but we all have this crappy illness together. and i've gotta say, this group is by far the most supportive group i've ever come across! you all rock!!
lets start posting some tips for our newest members here to help them with their struggle of trying to better manage this pain and fatigue. we may be all different colors and shapes, but we all have this crappy illness together. and i've gotta say, this group is by far the most supportive group i've ever come across! you all rock!!
also, only start ONE new medication at a time so you can monitor the side effects properly and also allow your body time to adjust. make sure you give the new medication or supplement 2 -4 weeks of trial.
Supplements = do internet research and ask your doctors until you find the right combination of vitamin, mineral, herbal supplements that will help you. Everyone has different needs and we can only give suggestions, but there is something out there that will help you in some small way
Stretch. Muscle tightness is a problem most of us have and gentle stretching can help to relieve some of the stiffness and pain. Also soaking in a warm tub with epsom salts helps with muscle pain and stiffness.
Chiropractic Care...to make sure Everything is Where it Should be..
And Working out in a heated Pool...the pressure of the water holds things where they are supposed to be..Opens Veins and Arteries for optimum Blood and Oxygen Flow...easy on the Joints...Strengthens Muscles...Especially the Balancing Muscles...
getting Vitamin levels checked...Always buy ur Vitamins at ur Local Health Food store..buy Quality...
Always talk to your Dr. about ANY new or Worsening OLD Symptoms...Demand to be Treated with Respect...Do Not go in all Weepy and Looking at the Floor...look ur Dr.s Straight in the Face...If you are not Satisfied with Treatment...let them know this...you are the One paying all the prices here...Monetary & Healthwise...
Let loose ANY Guilt for things you Cannot control...
Do not Allow anyone...ANYONE to make you Feel bad about Feeling Bad...Just walk away, let em know you are willing to talk Once they learn to treat you with Respect...
Never Over Explain ur Dis-ease...eyes will Glaze over...never Overwhelm people with whats going on with you...if ya need to talk...come on here...chat it up with us...and Save ur Fun Stuff for Family & Friends !! "The Less you Speak of this Disease {Or anything}, the More people will Hear you".
Eat Good Stuff...Drink Plenty of Fluids, any clear Liquid...Like 100 percent Juices...Teas...water...dasani has a new water out now, Lightly flavored, NO Artificial Anything !! melons, salads...all contain Good water sources !!
Rest...before becoming To Fatigued, or in To Much Pain...& Remember...No Guilt !!
well...Thats about the Best I got for Advise...Hope this helps even one of ya out there !!