Posted 4/4/2017 11:32 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, PrincessEndure, and welcome! I'm so glad you found us and joined in! We have a good group here that love to help one another and, as a bonus, do really care about one another too. I think you will like it here.
Nope! Never give up. There are plenty of things to try to see if you find what works best to control your pain. For me I use ibuprofen with food, Tylenol, magnesium malate, vitamin D3, and a muscle relaxer called Robaxin that has made a significant difference in my pain. Other members use other things because what works for one doesn't necessarily work for another. It's a trial and error type thing. I walk daily as a gentle form of exercise and I pace myself when doing things. All of this does help me be in control of this illness. I've had fibro for 30 years and have still lived a full and enjoyable life in spite of it.
Yes, the itching can sure be irritating. For me, Curel lotion helps calm things down. For example, last nigh my hands started itching badly...especially between my fingers. No matter how much I scratched, it wouldn't go away. Actually the scratching just makes it worse for me. I got the Curel out and rubbed it in while massaging my hands and fingers and the itching calmed down and was gone writhing one minute. I like the Daily Moisture one but they do have a variety to choose from.
Be sure to read Fibro 101...the first thread on the forum. There are links to good info about fibro and you will learn a lot there that could help you too.
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