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Posted 7/23/2014 11:17 AM (GMT 0)
Hello my name is Tarrian. This year has been very rough. A lot of testing and a lot of pain has been surrounding my life. Im 25 and yesterday my doctor informed me that I now have fibromyalgia. I start pain management in 3 weeks and adding fibro to my physical therapy treatment. ( I already go for tmj ) I've read through fibro 101 I found it very informative but I still have a few questions. Is there anything I can do for my pain until I start pain management? How can I stop this tingling in my hands? And can u recromend any supplements? Sorry not trying to bombard you with questions. I've been so confused my family has not been very supportive.They get upset that its harder for me to do things as I used to. My husband is trying but he doesnt really understand it. And to be honest I dont really understand it all either. I'm tired of hurting this sucks.
Thanks again for listening. Hope everyone has a good day.
-poorlybear
Posted 7/23/2014 12:36 PM (GMT 0)
Is there anything I can do for my pain until I start pain management?
Heating pad, topical rubs like Bengay or Australia Dream, hot showers, ice packs, magnisium malate, epsom salt baths

How can I stop this tingling in my hands?
The above may help this too.

And can u recommend any supplements?
B12, magnesium malate, (others will have suggests)

I've been so confused my family has not been very supportive.They get upset that its harder for me to do things as I used to. My husband is trying but he doesnt really understand it. And to be honest I dont really understand it all either.
It takes time to learn the physical limits and for others to understand. Some never understand. Just listen to your body and pace yourself.
I used to be a type A person, but this has taught me to slow down.
Posted 7/23/2014 12:39 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Joy for getting back to me. Those were great suggestions. Thanks again.
Posted 7/23/2014 7:29 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Poorlybear,

Welcome to the forum!!! I agree with the above post. The supplements, though I found (and a lot of us have) that I am low on vitamin D3. I take 5000 iu a day. It helps a lot.

Keep moving, but pace yourself. Do a lot of gentle stretching. I walk a lot. That helps me.

I am glad you found your way to fibro 101. It has a lot of useful information.

I hope that you feel better soon. Know you are not alone when you are here. We all care.

Take care and keep posting. Ask questions...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 7/23/2014 7:31 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, Poorlybear, and welcome! I have never gone to pain management for fibro. Some do, though. I use ibuprofen and Tylenol along with magnesium malate, vitamin D3, and a prescription muscle relaxer called Robaxin that made a significant difference in my pain and i also have been able to sleep better by using this medication. I also walk daily as a gentle form of exercises and this helps with pain, fatigue, and also frame of mind. Gentle stretching exercises help and so do gentle massages.

You do need to keep moving with fibro because if you sit or lay too long you will be stiff as a board and have more pain.

I'm really glad you read Fibro 101. You can find a lot of answers there.

I'm looking forward to getting to know you better. Don't hesitate to ask questions because we are here to help you. Hope to hear more from you soon.

Sherrine
Posted 7/23/2014 10:32 PM (GMT 0)
Poorly, lots of good advice above...

I use two topicals that help a lot ..pain erase at night and soothanol x2 in the morning....also moist heat, i use some acupressure at home...

I use tramadol for some pain relief, and an anti inflammatory...as well as ttake corvalem m which help with the fatigue and muscles..my vit d was low and getting it back up is helping with the pain levels.

I sometimes get a form of physical therapy called strain and counterstrain, that helps release areas of pain.

I also think tumeric is reducing my inflammmation...it will be trial and error seeing what helps you personally, but gentle stretching and keeping moving as much as you can is very important.

Take care and wecome
Posted 7/24/2014 10:59 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you all for all of your great advice. Im gping to try some of your suggestions today. Not feeling so hot today. Im so glad I found a website with people gping through the same thing as me. And your all so supportive. Thanks again
Have a great day :)
Posted 7/24/2014 3:52 PM (GMT 0)
Heat can often help relieve pain and the tingly feeling. Many use a microwavable heat wrap, as do I. I also rely on hot baths. I use epsom salts in my baths.

Welcome!
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