Fibromyalgia Support Group

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ugh hate this weather

bbopsmom2001
bbopsmom2001
hating this DAMP weather everything hurt had to take heating pad to work to make it through the day any other sugestion to help servive tell this front or flare passes not sure which it is thank you i n advance cheryl
deleted_user
deleted_user
How about taking a Epsom Salts Bath when you get home from work? They have Lavender Epsom Salts and if you make the bath warm and not too hot it can feel very soothing. You can also light a candle and try to relax in the tub.

That is great that you can take your heating pad to work with you.

Do you sit while you work? Do you have a comfortable chair for your back? That would help too. Can you take any Meds while you work for the pain? I am trying to think of ideas.

Hang in there and the fact that you are able to work is awesome.

(((Hugs))) feel better :)
bbopsmom2001
bbopsmom2001
THANKS DAISYGIRL HAD NOT THOUGHT OF THE EPSON SALT WILL DEFINITLY TRY THAT, I WORK IN A PODIETRY OFFICE AS THE DR ASST. IM CONSTANTLY UP AND DOWN MOST DAYS ITS OK THIS WEEK HAS REALLY BEEN A DOOZY THO THANSK FOR THE SUPPORT
deleted_user
deleted_user
Cheryl, You are welcome. Hope that you feel better soon! :)

Angel, I cannot take hot baths anymore. I miss them but they actually like hurt my skin. I also feel very weak afterwards. So no more not baths for me. *sighs*
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deleted_user
Heat is my friend, sometimes the ONLY thing that will help.
Fantod
Fantod
I use my heating pad all of the time. But, I can't tolerate a hot shower. It makes me feel nauseous and like I am going to pass out. Go figure.

Those stick on heat pads can be helpful especially if you are running all of the time. Either that or a really long extension cord - lol. Some people like Salon Pas stick on pain patches. Me not so much but you might find them helpful.

Take care.
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