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Posted 4/25/2014 10:53 AM (GMT 0)
My fibro is getting worse OUCH!! I have been having pain head to toe. Recently I have this pain on both sides of spine ( at least that how I am going to explain it) more one the left it is in between my shoulder blades and down alittle further if I bring my shoulders back oh it hurts so bad I can sleep at all. What do any of you do to get relief. I can sleep maybe 30 min. I need rest im on the go all the time with my three kids sports. Im physically and mentally drained. help please
Posted 4/25/2014 3:26 PM (GMT 0)
Remember to pace yourself. Don't over do it, it will make it worse. Some quiet meditation in the evening might help you. I meditate often. It keeps things calm.

I hope that you feel better soon...

Oh, my pain is worse on the left side too.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 4/25/2014 5:14 PM (GMT 0)
thank you. I don't understand this stuff Im having burning and pains in my chest an pains sometimes to. im trying to do my best it is hard when your fiancée travels I do what I have to do. I have never tried meditation.
Posted 4/25/2014 6:55 PM (GMT 0)
Are you using heat to relax the muscles?
Posted 4/26/2014 12:14 AM (GMT 0)
Brown eyes. Usually when I am out of control with pain it's caused by stress. I sometimes will reevaluate my life and see why my pain is flaring. Sometimes it's another health problem too or just taking on too much stuff. It's hard for mothers to not to multi task or say no to another project. Once you get in the habit it's not so bad to say no to extra projects.

I try to have some spiritual meditation time for myself. Reading postive things and listening to soft music sooths the soul. Hot baths before bed and heating pad work well for me. I have some anti inflammatory cream that works well for pain. It's called voltaren Gel and it's a prescription. I use this on about any part of my body that aches.

Sounds like your a busy mom. I would guess probably you don't have too much time for yourself. You might need to readjust your schedule so your body can have some down time.
Posted 4/26/2014 2:28 AM (GMT 0)
your right I don't get not time. I take Flonase and vitm d and savelia and my acid reflux med and a muscle relaxer I just feel pain all the time and weak. what meditation do you all do. Ive never done it before I cant wait till it warmer and we have our pool filled to get in to. im so busy I just got home twenty min ago been in the car five hours and then to the store im exhausted and have to be up at 6 am. need things to do while I sit hours at the ball field. any help u give I would love to hear or try
Thank you all for everything
Posted 4/26/2014 2:37 AM (GMT 0)
I listen to David Fairweather on youtube. He has some wonderful relaxation videos. Look for anxiety reduction or progressive relaxation. He even has two fall asleep versions.
His fall asleep versions can knock me out in 20 mins or less.
Posted 4/26/2014 6:20 AM (GMT 0)
Brown eyes- are you a single mom? I can remember those days being extremely busy. My kids are grown. I have one in the house still, going to college. My son lives in the same town. The only thing is I seem to always giving advice and still trying to teach them life stuff. Lol

It sounds like you need some restful sleep. I have developed some good sleep habits. I bet your mind is racing at night? I use to have this problem at night. Just knowing I had to get up in the AM. Maybe you can shut things down a little earlier in your household. Give yourself some me time. Shut your door and maybe put some soft music on. Read things that are postive. I love reading spiritual books or listening to podcast sermons that have some meaning. I try to make my meditation area quiet and feel comfortable. I like heat to relax my muscles. So I use a heating blanket. If I get a little hot I use a fan to stir the air. It helps a lot with the muscle pain.

I would think it would be hard to meditate at the ball field. Too many things going on to relax and focus. Maybe if your in the car alone it might work. There are all different kinds of meditation people do. I love having my own prayer closet too. You can go on line and get some great ideas too.
Posted 4/27/2014 10:10 PM (GMT 0)
my fiancée travels for a week at a time so yes I am very busy. I wake up a lot through the night I woke up last night about ten times or more I get palpsations (spelled wrong) sometimes to and it wakes me up I cant get comfortable. im bout to have both boys in ball starting sunday for games my daughter is over tues. Im so tired and in pain all the time I def and going to try the heat and warm baths and meditate to. Just got to find some info on this stuff. I have other health issues to not sure where there coming from. I was told fibro can cause all kinds of stuff I am very thankful for all comments and advice gentle hugs to u all have a nice night. thank u
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