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Posted 4/11/2011 2:17 AM (GMT 0)
Unfortunately I have had terrible pain today. It came out of nowhere last night, but I have had a lot of stress lately. I had to force myself out of bed and into the shower. I was laying on a heating pad for hours. I wish my husband could understand better how bad this really is. We have two toddlers that take a lot of work, of course, and I just couldn't do it today. <sigh> Just needed to vent. Thanks for listening!
Posted 4/11/2011 2:51 AM (GMT 0)
If you sit or lay too much you will be stiff as a board with fibro and you will have more pain.  Do some stretching and walking and that can help some.  The flares do come out of nowhere half of the time.  I hope you start feeling better soon.

 

Sherrine

Posted 4/11/2011 3:01 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Karen,

Sherrine is right about not moving around. What happens when you can't do the kids? Do you have a baby sitter or does your husband have to do it? Just curious.

It is so hard when we are in a flare. Where is most of your pain? Mine was usually in my neck and shoulders. I use a bed buddy when things get bad. Do you have one? It is a tube filled with rice that you can heat in the microwave and wear around your neck to loosen the muscles and that relieves a lot of the pain. Gentle stretching helps too. Do try to move around. Maybe start taking short walks with the kids. It would be good for all of you and pushing a stroller (if they are at that age) is an extra work out for you. The more that you do, the more that you are able to do. Don't lose that quality. Don't give up.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 4/11/2011 12:29 PM (GMT 0)
I know how you feel! My s/o doesnt seem to understand the pain either and I get some insane guilt trips for needing more from him somedays.. Hang in there, and they are right, I am newly diagnosed but I have come to find my worst times are in the morning, after I've been asleep for 7 hours. Once I get up and start moving, it does tend to lessen... My secret is to drink an Ensure muscle health every night before bed. Its taken about a month or so but I am starting to feel a difference, they provide alot of nutrition for our muscles! Hope you come out of this flare soon! Hang in there :)
Posted 4/11/2011 7:18 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry you are in a flare up!!!!! Stress can really do a number on us. Here is a time to be easy on yourself and let go of those feelings of guilt. Take extra special care of yourself.

I like everyone's suggestions about going for a walk. Also do some deep breathing with the lights out and no distractions. I find meditation cd's to be helpful too.

Hang in there. Gentle hugs to you.
Posted 4/13/2011 5:29 PM (GMT 0)
I don't have a babysitter at all, so I have to wait for my husband to get home. Toddlers are very demanding. But I know you're right. I was strectching some, but I got to the point when the pain took me over. I try to be active every day. I take the kids outside every day unless it's raining. We all need that. I haven't been able to take that walk yet. I think I'll have to push myself hard to make that happen. Most of my pain is in my back, neck and shoulders.

Thanks so much! I'll try the bed buddy. :)
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