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when a person is sick.

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I have a sinus infection plus broncotitis. Which I have been worn down for a week now. Struggling to be indoorrs to get well.

How does others deal with being sick. Plus keeping being sick with having "fibro".


Diane
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Hi Diane,
Sorry you are feeling so bad. A few weeks ago I had a stomach virus that lasted about four days. I was in bed much of that time and I think the inactivity make the fibro worse. Try to move around as much as possible. And when laying down, change positions regularly so your muscles won't get so sore in a particular area. Also, coughing can bring on a flare in the back, shoulder and neck area. So, please take something to suppress the cough if you have one. Hope this helps. Trish
levisgranny
levisgranny
Hi. When I am sick I try to rest as much as possible. I do try to get up and move around a bit every now and then cuz I also get really stiff if I lay too long in bed. I take my cyclobenzeprine and percocet if I hurt along with the sickness. But mainly, I really think the resting helps me. I watch movies, read, and do crossword puzzles. Hope you get better soon.
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Moving is important....but REST LOTS. I have the flu right now....and it knocks the fibro pain out of the park!! Lots of fluids...extra meds if you need them. You can do stretches in bed too..anything to keep you from seizing up. HOpe you are better very soon!! HUGS Lisa
ps I find meds like antibiotics seem to flare things.... certain meds seem to...
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