I'm still a newbie!

Hi Spicey,

Doing gentle stretches during the day will help with muscle stiffness. I haven't found a way to get rid of the burning sensation...that sort of comes and goes on it's own.

Moist heat helps with alleviating some of the muscle pain. If I have the time, soaking in a tub works. Using the microwave heating pads also help.

Walking everyday and doing deep breathing exercises relieves muscle tension and stress. I use Flexeril only as needed and it has helped when my muscles feel as though they are tied in knots. Be sure to keep hydrated.

So many of us are deficient in vitamin D... it will add to the achiness. Get your levels checked. I was put on vitamin D therapy for very low levels. Initially I was prescribed 50,000 IU wkly for 6 weeks. I now take 2000 IU daily and in the low normal level.

hope you find some relief :)

Hugs, Robin

Take breaks! Don't try to everything at once. Even everyday motions can cause pain, so slow and steady.

For instance, I have quite a to-do list today. Just packed for an hour. Now breaking. Then I will run errands, and take a break. Then pack some more, and, you guessed it, BREAK.

Exercise and keeping to a schedule are beneficial. Keep hydrated. Eat properly. Napping is controversial. Sleep as your body needs. Heat, in the form of water and/or heating pads.

Also, I believe in not letting things get too bad, in terms of pain. If I feel more pain coming on because of my actions, I willhead it off with a painkiller. Sme things in life you can say NO to, but others need to be done. So, sometimes, you just have to do the best you can.

All good advice above!

It helps me to alternate standing with sitting.

For example, I just had a long walk and my feet are feeling it. Taking a break with my feet up and a good book, then I need to start making supper.