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Posted 2/1/2011 6:38 PM (GMT 0)
Hello all,

My hubby has had Fibromyalgia for a long time and I have been trying to find ways to help him with his pain. I give him massages and listen to him when he needs to talk and give him hugs whenever he is down. If any of you have any other tips on how I can help my spouse please let me know.

Thanks,

Libra1979 

Posted 2/1/2011 6:54 PM (GMT 0)
Dear Libra
You sound like the perfect spouse! I wish you would give my spouse some tips!!! Just having someone as compassionate as you by your husband's side has to be a tremendous comfort to him. Compassion and patience...at least to me...are key...you sound like a wonderfully loving spouse
My best wishes to you both
Miriam
Posted 2/1/2011 7:00 PM (GMT 0)

Heya Miriam,

Thank you for your kind words but I am far from the perfect spouse. I just wish I could do more for him and would love any extra tips from people that are also going through some of what he is on a regular basis. wink

Posted 2/1/2011 7:35 PM (GMT 0)
Your husband is very lucky that you are understanding! I would recommend tickles too, I know it sounds funny but for me it helps when my husband does light touch tickles.

When he starts (if he hasn't yet) with the fibro fog, be very patient and don't make fun of him or get mad at him for not being able to remember etc. Keep the house as uncluttered as possible, and basically what you are doing is what he needs...now if he also has myofascial pain then he will need trigger point message as they actually recommend to NOT do that with FMS tender points.

Help him with his diet ie get rid of all wheat, use extra virgin olive oil and/or coconut oil, he may do very well also on oil of oregano by Nature's Plus or Way (I forget, fibro fog) standardized at a Super Supplements it is less expensive and works just as good as the pricier ones...it helps a lot with pain and sinus/cold/flu and a lot more! Back to diet, try different things as everyone is different!
Posted 2/1/2011 8:18 PM (GMT 0)

Thanks Pixelmation for all of your helpful tips. We use EVOO for all of our cooking and eat pretty healthy. I have found that my husband who used to tickle at the slightest touch is not so tickelish anymore when I massage him. Thanks for the tip about the brain fog sometimes I get so mad when he forgets things and misplaces things it helps to be reminded that it is out of his control. 

Libra1979 

Posted 2/1/2011 8:40 PM (GMT 0)
Your welcome, and yes you are right about the tickles, that is why I suggested it as he shouldn't be ticklish any more but when we are lightly tickled in our areas of pain it stimulates the nerves and/or relaxes them, whichever it is, it feels good and after tensing a little then relaxing it feels good, too. If you have a big enough tub for both of you (or just him even) epsom salt works great, but you probably already know that one lol.
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