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.
i have a question for everyone, my pain in my hips and back is so bad that i have to use a heating pad all the time, it has caused awful discoloration, and occasional blisters, but this is the only thing that makes my pain better, what i am concerned about is whether i am doing something that will permanetly damage something i don't mind the awful black and purple color, because, lets face it noone ever sees it, but i know that it can damage other things, i am worried about nerve damage, because i don't even feel the heat, i just feel the relief, and now i am having increased numbness in my legs, so i don't know, i know the smart thing to do is stop using the heating pad, but that is hard when meds don't help the pain, the only thing that helps it is the heating pad, but i am concerned about causing cancer or like said nerve damage, does anyone else go through this or have any ideas , should i be concerned, or what someone just give me an opinon, please, lots of love, ruby
Our Sore Achy Muscles LOVE Heat..
Heat should Never be used for more then 15-20 Minutes at a Time...give it a rest...a few hours or whatever...then apply again for a brief time..
I would stop using it as you have been...seriously.
Hope you feel better soon and find something beside heating pad to help with pain.
Hugs
Amen to #1 and #2. I love my heating pads - one in my recliner, another in my office chair. BUT - limit time, and please put a towel between it and you. My BIL ended up in the ER after falling asleep on his - he never felt it, but was burned. Not feeling the pain may mean that you already have nerve damage.
Call your doctor.
Be careful!
Vee