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Posted 10/23/2015 2:09 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Y'all,
I've had a WEEK FROM HECK!! Starting Sunday i was like sleeping beauty ((except i sleep with my mouth open and snore...like a lady of course!!)) I struggled through work Monday and cried a bit in the bathroom because i felt like id been beaten by a Canadian hockey team. I came home and took to the bed and slept and laid on a heating pad. this went on for 4 days. I finally feel a bit better but this kinda stuff happens ALOT more and more these days. It takes me away from my husband when i am sleeping so much, i get him to nap with me sometimes so that i can feel close to him and be comforted while i feel so bad. but lately i dont want to be absent from life.
Posted 10/23/2015 4:10 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry to hear about the flare..

We are in a lot of weather changes, and i flared this week also..

I usually say i feel like i got hit by a train, but can i use the canadian hockey team line?

It is so hard when we flare! Whatever we have planned has to go to the back burner..and its so frustrating..

I did a great stretching session yesterday. And just light housework..

When we are flaring, its good to remember..this too shall pass.

How do you treat your fibro?

Lj
Posted 10/23/2015 5:23 PM (GMT 0)
Lj has a great post. Sometimes, we need to slow way down when we're in a flare and do things like light housework and wait to do the bigger 'stuff.' This week I had a (thankfully) short flare, but during that time, I did some paper work and also went through some warranties (some out of date--good time to toss!).

If possible, take time for something relaxing, like a good book, prayer, funny movie, (non-"marathon") fun shopping, soothing music, pets, etc. A nice warm bath helps.

I agree that sleeping so much is hard to deal with. I found I had to get a little extra sleep for a while, then gently move ahead with the day. Even short naps (without sleep) can help. But if I have a virus or something, I do give in and sleep more in general. I think it's all about pacing.

I hope you're feeling better soon and have a wonderful weekend!
Posted 10/24/2015 6:10 AM (GMT 0)
Sleeping is important for Fibro and pls don't feel guilty.There are days I feel very lost as I can't get out of bed .
No pill can come close to sleep for Fibro.
Posted 10/24/2015 10:02 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, I started to flare up bad this week to. I was feeling the norm pain but the flare seemed to come hard and fast. I felt paralyzed.

I have been taking Gabapentin at night but when I started flaring up I try it it earlier in the day. And it helped. So if you haven't tried Gabapentin , you might want to give it a shot .

I hope you get feeling better soon!
Posted 10/24/2015 10:07 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Bunny,

Sorry you're having such a hard time. Make sure you're not spending too much time in bed because laying around can make us even more sore.

You might want to try to do some stretching. If your diet isn't somewhat healthy already, see if doing so makes a difference. Try going for walks in the out of doors if you can.

Good luck to you.
Posted 10/24/2015 6:42 PM (GMT 0)
Bunny, sorry you are not feeling good :( . It can be so hard.

I have started using a chair massager with heat and it is helping when I'm in a brutal flare. The vibration is calming.

I am glad hubby is there for you.

T
Posted 10/27/2015 6:13 AM (GMT 0)
Warm bath helps but saw gel stuff for painful joints ...has anyone tried it.
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