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Posted 3/16/2013 4:46 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Everyone,

This is my first time here. I'm usually in the fibromyalgia forum.

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia years ago and I also have post traumatic stress and a back and neck injury.

With having PTSD along with my spinal injuries, my body seems like it's never able to relax. This all began over ten years ago.

Does anyone find eating the wrong foods like sugary products or unhealthy carbs which turn to sugar in the body increases your pain?

How about exercise? Do any of you find doing a little walking helps your pain level?

Thanks.

Posted 3/17/2013 2:16 AM (GMT 0)
As long as you don't over do the exercise and keep in mind that today's actions are tomorrows effects. If you strain yourself too much, it's going to feel worse the next day. Although, I do think some light exercise is a good thing.
Posted 3/17/2013 3:37 AM (GMT 0)
Maybe talk to your doctor about exercise as what Danger Dash said you don't want to over do and maybe you could start with light physical therapy and have them assess you first, over doing could flair up your fibro and other pain. But in general its good to do something and maybe get your mind distracked from the pain could help. But do consult your doctor with this.
Posted 3/17/2013 7:07 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the chronic pain forum Almost. Most of us use many different ways to help decrease our pain levels and exercise is one of them. It's one of the first things physical therapy taught me and I still use them years later..

I take a short walk barefoot in the sand on the beach most every morning. It's a nice way to start the day. I use hydrotherapy at least twice a week. This helps me as much as my meds most days.

As for sweets causing increased pain levels? I would be in serious trouble as I'm on methadone an it is notorious for bringing on a sweet tooth.

Vickie
Posted 3/17/2013 12:52 PM (GMT 0)
Dangerdash, you're right, thanks.

Chartreux, I have a free pass to a health club tomorrow and I'm going to try their water aerobics class for fibro. What's difficult about participating in a class is it moves pretty fast so it's difficult to pay attention to what you can and can't do. I'll let you know how it goes. My GP wants me to do gentle exercises so my muscles don't continue to contract. I've been told my overall muscles are in a contracted state from my injuries. Thanks.

Thanks for the welcome, nv. Do you find that eating sweets increases your pain? Maybe you're doing fine with the pain level that you have? That would be great. A walk on a beach would be wonderful. My fiance and I plan on vacationing in southwest Florida sometime soon and possibly moving down there.

Nice to meet you all.
Posted 3/17/2013 3:02 PM (GMT 0)
Pool exercises might be good but you can over do it easy, so maybe set up a time limit and slowly increase it in 15 minute incruments, so like for your first day do 30 minutes and let the instructor know its your first visit maybe the can place you by a ladder to get out early. It is great your doing this but dont over do it, I totally understand about classess I have a hard time with them, I have an exercise bike here at home that I use regularly and it helps and I got at my pace. Look into pool physical therapy where your one on one with the person and see if your insurance can cover pool therapy, it might be a better slow pace for you and something to talk to your doctor about.
Many well wishes and keep us posted as how this works for you...
Posted 3/17/2013 4:50 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, Chartreux, those are some very good ideas. I won't be pushing myself, that's for sure.
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