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Would fire ash cause a fibromyalgia reaction?
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Posted 9/11/2012 2:35 PM (GMT 0)
I recently moved to a ranch on 18 beautiful acres and seemed to be doing better physically. I have other health issues but the fibro seems to be one of the issues that was doing better since the move, and decrease of stress in my life has helped. about two months after the move my neighbor started a fire that burned over 50% of my land. The damage was terrible but the aftereffect seems to be much worse. Since the fire my fibro has been terrible, I have not had one day without pain. The Docs have increased my medications to the point I feel half way stoned most of the time (which I HATE). I also notice on windy days I have increased pain and difficulty breathing. Im sure this is due to the ash and toxins that were sprayed on the fire. Does anyone know if indeed this would be causing the fibro to react so badly. Does smell affect fibromyalgia?????
Posted 9/11/2012 3:08 PM (GMT 0)
It is most likely the stress that you are going through from the event. Not to say that the ash isn't effecting you. But that is a very stressful event. I hope you didn't lose too much in the fire. I had some kids start a fire on my property once. The firetrucks coudn't reach it. But a neighbor got it out. I was so upset. They went right past my house and didn't even tell me what was going on.

Welcome to the forum. I see you are new Brazzi. I hope that you start feeling better soon. If you don't like the feeling of the meds, maybe cutting back or changing would be in order.

Do check out the thread called "fibro 101" It is the first thread on the forum. It is full of valuable information. There might be something that could help you there.

I sure hope that you feel better soon. Keep posting and know we all care about you. You have joined a wonderful forum...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 9/11/2012 4:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, Brazzi. Yes, smells are a definite trigger for me! (And the irony is, smelling is my most acute sense - something that actually works right - but too much so.)

So that, combined with the actual chemicals, whatever they are, and the stress of it all, could most certainly be causing a flare. Not to mention the wind itself - many of us are affected by that. And how awful to have so much of your new land burned.

Looking forward to getting to know you better.

Debbie
Posted 9/11/2012 5:12 PM (GMT 0)
Every year, in early Spring for about a month, I get very shallow breathing. I have had numerous tests, but no clue why it happens. My doctor thinks it may be related to the snow melt here, and what he refers to as 'snow mold.' Nothing has been conclusive, though. I wonder if perhaps you have some type of tree allergy or such? Just my two cents worth!
Posted 9/11/2012 5:29 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the forum Brazi :)

I'm sorry to hear about the fire and the problems it has caused you. Stress and pain can be a viscious cycle. The release of cortisol and adrenaline into our bloodstream causes muscle tension...this causes the muscles to use more energy so they become fatigued and just add to the pain level.

I'm a firm believer in relaxation therapy. Take time daily to do what you can do to relieve stress. I am a walker and it does get rid of stress and helps with energy. Doing deep breathing exercise along with meditation, using visual imagery has helped too. Keep busy doing things you enjoy, distraction helps.

Doing relaxation therapy gives me a sense of control...I feel like I'm actively taking part in managing my pain...it has helped...I've been doing it for years now and it does help me cope.

Wishing you well

hugs, Robin
Posted 9/12/2012 3:04 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the fibro forum. You have found a great place to learn wealth of information. Sometimes it takes trial an error with the meds. My body is so senstive to a lot of fibro drugs. It took years to finally figure it out. My Dr. Would say I don't know you are so senstive to meds. I never knew myself until I learned it from here. I got my treatment ideas from reading other post.

More then likely you are under some stress still from the fire. If you feel like your meds are not working for you. Let your Dr. Know. I have found out for me that the stronger the drugs the worse I get. I try to stay as much on the natural side of treatments. We are so different in how we respond to meds and treatments.

I hope you can find joy and peace again. This is a great place for support. Maybe you can find some other things that give you pleasure. Are you upset still with the neighbor that started the fire?
Posted 9/13/2012 1:45 AM (GMT 0)
Brazzi, I am sorry to hear about the fire on your property. This had to be very stressful for you, and stress definitely causes our symptoms to worsen. However, I know that I am also very sensitive to most odors, and smoke or ash have to be about the worst for me. Smoke of any type triggers a lot of sinus symptoms for me, my glands swell, and I get headaches. Body aches and fatigue usually follow shortly.
Posted 9/13/2012 8:21 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you all for the responses, I truly appreciate them. This fibro has changed my life and sometimes gets very frustrating. I am hopeful that someday soon there will be more answers to this disease and more remedies to solve the problem. :-)
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