painful flare, no relief

I am having a painful flare right now. I think it is a result of fatigue. We went to a conference last week, and although I took as many precautions as possible to ensure I got enough rest, I still feel like I am playing catch up. I did not sleep well last night, though. I dreamed all night. After church we had our monthly disability ministry meeting. I came home and have slept most of the afternoon. I am in so much pain. The rheumatologist hasn't started me on any meds yet. He wanted to wait until I got my sleep study, which I did last week. I am waiting for results. I see him on Tuesday. In the meantime I am hurting. Took some ibuprofen. Other than sleep nothing seems to help. Any suggestions until I see the Dr?

Has your thyriod been checked by doc?

I do try to soak in the tub when I can. I was in a hotel last weekend, and the room had a jacuzzi tub that was really deep with the jets. Awesome! I see my rheumatologist tomorrow, so I am hoping we can come up with a helpful treatment plan. I am on maintenance with the chiropractor right now. I am seeing a physical therapist for TMJ right now. I am surprised how much it is helping in the neck, shoulder, and jaw areas. He uses a lot of acupressure, massage and the electrode thingies, as well as exercises. I got a lot of sleep yesterday afternoon. Hoping the results from the sleep study comes back quickly, and I can get on a CPAP soon. I want to add some exercise soon. The treadmill is in the garage. I just don't feel well right now. I see my PCP next week. I need to address a few things with her in hopes it may make me feel better. She is testing my thyroid at my visit. Thanks!

Stretching is super important...going to do that now : )

I'm happy you are seeing a PT. They are so helpful now. Way better than the first time I went. They have a lot more tools at their disposal.

Myself09 was right. If you can, move a bit and stretch between sleep periods. I do a lot of stretching before sleeping and when waking up. I sometimes hate it, but can never deny it's what I needed.

Good luck getting through the flare. I know how hard it is when you are trying to manage life and Fibro. We pay in one spot or another, but we have to try things in addition to just taking care of ourselves.

I try to remind myself when I overdo it of my mother's favorite phrase - to think of it as a joke I played on myself that I am just now remembering the punchline of. Don't know if that helps, but it usually makes me a laugh a little at myself.