Stress and these funky muscles

Aw, that's lousy, Lj. Stress can surely do a number on us, and when an entire week is stressful, well....ouch!

Using the Epsom salts sounds like a good idea. I keep a spray bottle with water and dissolved Epsom salts in it and use it on my feet and legs, and sometimes on my shoulders. I've done that for several months now. Personally, I haven't had any problems, but that can probably vary from person to person.

It is kind of drying, though, so just a heads up on that if you haven't already tried it. I think it's made a difference in the number of muscle spasms I get. It does seem to help relax muscles. I added a dash of lavender oil, just because I love the scent (I think you can buy lavender Epsom salts or other scents, too (???). Not positive on that, though.

Yep--the warm sun can sure help and feels so good! I'm holding onto Summer as long as I can......

Hope you feel better soon and the rest of the weekend is great. And next week is even better.

Thanks luvs and sherrine,

I sat out a bit, did some attitude adjustment..

Later i sat soaking my feet with the epsom salts,and also used the towels on sore muscles..it definitely helped some..

I cannot take muscle relaxers so i had to find another way.

Not being stupid..ha.. i also texted hubby and told him tonight would be a good olive garden night..so he brought a feast home for later🙃

I pulled up this post from some weeks back since I wanted to mention something I've been using for tight muscles in my legs and feet. It's called Leg Vein Essentials and I found it at Swanson Vitamins. It's fairly inexpensive and a little bit goes a long way.

Usually, I do a gentle foot massage every morning and every evening, beginning with my toes and working up to my ankles. Then, I do more (gentle) dry brushing, starting around my toes and working up, but this time brushing up to my knees.

Then I rub in a bit of the Leg Vein Essentials cream and massage it into my toes, feet and legs. That, and using magnesium "oil" (Epsom salts plus a little warm water) really seems to be helping prevent muscle misery; at least so far, so good!

Another thing I like about the cream is that is has a pleasant scent but isn't over-powering; sort of "mildly" lavenderish, if that makes sense.

Obviously, trying something new, you may want to test for a bit first; also good to be extra careful if there are circulatory problems, too. Personally, I didn't have any issues.

My muscles tend to take turns being tight and sore, especially in my feet and legs, Lj. I'm hoping if I keep up this regimen (cream/brushing/massage), it may help for a long while. It's taken some time to get used to the brushing and massage, especially, but now that I know it helps some, it's just easier to do.

The spa pedicures sound awesome; something maybe everyone with fibro should do occasionally.

Enjoy the weekend, and thanks, Lj.