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Posted 4/9/2016 3:00 AM (GMT 0)
i've been disabled with fibro for 5 years. it's weird but doing these things are very exhausting for me. i even find activities you would consider more "strenuous" (ex: taking out the trash)easier than washing my face, applying toner, lotion, basic style my hair. i don't know if the sensation of water touching my face as well as multiple steps involved for skin care is what makes me not want to do/putting off these activities. or maybe because it involves more fine-coordination? i'm pretty sure its the former more than the latter. do you have a similar experience?
Posted 4/9/2016 3:26 AM (GMT 0)
When I was first diagnosed I got exhausted drying my hair. Holding the hairdryer up and brushing my hair was a huge effort.
My hair is a lot shorter now and curly (just suddenly turned curly). I just comb it out and let it air dry now.

I've gradually increased my stamina and don't wear out so fast. I still have low energy days but I've learned to pace myself to avoid the strength draining exhaustion we suffer so much.
Posted 4/14/2016 11:25 PM (GMT 0)
I keep my skin care routines very simple. Make-up is for weekends only, with a rare exception. I gave up on perms for my very straight hair about 20 years ago. Now it's just above shoulder length and I curl it on weekends, if I'm up to it.

Sitting in the chair at the salon and especially leaning back against the sink was agony (my poor neck!).

For some odd reason, sometimes just standing in one place and doing something (like washing your face) can be more of a challenge that heavier work (collecting the garbage, laundry lugging, etc.).

I use Wal-Mart's brand of facial wash which comes in a pump--just a little on a damp wash cloth, then I follow up with a quick facial cream. Done! I may not look gorgeous, but so far no one has laughed at or thrown anything at me, so I must be doing okay. smilewinkgrin

Maybe the key to living with fibro is simplicity, at least to the point where we're content with how things are.
Posted 4/14/2016 11:34 PM (GMT 0)
When I shower I do not use a washcloth. I just use soap and water on my face and skin, using my hands, and rinse well.

I use a little Oil of Olay on my face after my shower. It feels so good and keeps my face soft and moist. I use Curel lotion on my body.

I don't go out of the house without make-up but I mainly wear eye make-up. I just use loose powder and a powder blush on my face.

I have very straight hair too and have it cut in a pixie cut. It blow dries in a flash. I bought a plastic blow dryer by Conair years ago and it's still going strong. Being plastic, it's quite light weight.

Sherrine
Posted 4/15/2016 12:09 AM (GMT 0)
It always depends on the day for me..i have kinda normal days( for fibro) and then i have flares

When i am in a flare i am so much slower and the day to day stuff is all i can do...

Lj
Posted 4/17/2016 4:54 AM (GMT 0)
Oh yes.i can't hold anything in my hands they pain a lot.From holding a purse or hair dryer is a pain.

Plus I have lupus and eczema so I don't tend to touch skin a lot .

Sensitive skin wipes can help in days when I hate to even shower.

Fibro causes disabled life.
Posted 4/17/2016 10:21 PM (GMT 0)
Oh yes it's patch and adapt. Best to keep it simple. When I run out of steam I rest up.
When I first had fibro I would go to breakfast with a friend and come home EXHAUSTED. Wanted to go back to bed. I can do more now thankfully but must be cognizant of not overdoing it. Even changing into my bathing suit at the warm water pool can be extremely tiring.
When people asking me what I do with myself since I've retired I don't know what to tell them. Honestly, it's just taking care of myself and that's a big job.
I thank God it's not progressive. I thank God it's not more disabling than it is. And take one day at a time.
Barb
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