Feeling useless

That's lousy....I wish I could tell you I know that magic pill or exercise to make it go away.

All I know to do when mine gets really bad is to NOT stay in the same place too long - not necessarily actually exercising at all, but just switching positions, walking a very little, stretching....upping my pain meds just a tad for a day or so...

Good luck, Plumeria. Hope you're better soon.

Debbie

I'm so sorry you are hurting that much. As Debbie mentioned, it's good to keep moving. Laying in bed or sitting a lot will make you stiff as a board and have more pain. I never lay in bed except to sleep at nighttime. Besides, laying in bed makes you think of how you are feeling and that makes me, at least, feel worse.

I find something to focus on besides my fibro. When I'm involved doing something...even reading or watching TV...the pain fades some in the background. This would be a good time to make a list of all the blessings you have in your life and also all the things you CAN do. That should help lift your spirits. Also. You might read the link in Fibro 101 about how to maintain a positive attitude when you have chronic pain. It really is very good. Depression is miserable and we all have been there at points in our lives. That seems to make the pain worse for me. So I think positively and it really has helped me so much in dealing with fibro.

I've had fibro for many years. I still have the pain but now know what helps me keep in control of the pain. Also, fibro has become a part of my life. I have stopped fighting the diagnosis and have accepted this illness so that also helped me find things that tamp down the pain. I'm very consistent in what I do, too, even when I'm having a good day. I definitely pace myself so I don't end up in flares. I still can get them without an obvious reason but at least this helps me have fewer flares. You will too.

I hope you feel better soon.

Sherrine

I think that when you say or ask if we learn to live with the pain. In a way, I think we do, or I did. I always have some pain. Sometimes it is just worse than others. But keeping your mind busy and not focusing on it, really does help a lot. I know that it sounds like a hard thing to do, but you can train the brain... Keeping busy, and as the above posts say, keep moving. It is a hurdle to get over, but you can do it.

If I start thinking about the pain, I feel it so much more. I hope you can get through the flare. I get them less and less as I get the pain under control. But I still get one on occasion.

Keep hanging in there, keep moving. Most of all, never give up!!!

Hugs, Karen...