Prayer like the others have said, and it doesn't hurt to listen to a Chronic Pain Management CD. It works wonders to relax the body and mind. Check with your psychologist or on the internet to...
I have just tried the Yerba Maté organic tea in choco mint flavour - it's not caffeinated and absolutely delicious. I'm a fan of herbal teas too and love the honey vanilla chamomile, lemon ginger and...
Nana68, thank you for sharing and for your empathy ... I still think the weather must have something to do with the pain we experience. It can't all be due to overdoing activities or chores - and the...
Aww, AcheyBody, I feel for you - that's gotta be hard to live with, not having help to clean the house! I freak out when my son is in a hurry to go somewhere and neglects to tidy up the bathroom...
Thank you for your empathy and understanding, Tropicalisle. Those get togethers are also valuable for the elderly folks who don't get out much, who have issues with digestion, so I try to accommodate...
Oh my, what a hoot :))) Thanks for sharing - still laughing - in pain, but laughing :) blessings and peace...
Thank you all so much for your replies, I really appreciate your supportive and encouraging words. Am still in recovery mode today - not been sleeping well since Thursday night so that doesn't help....
Big dinner tomorrow at my place after church. Recruited hubby and son to help with house cleaning, grocery shopping, etc., the past two days. Today I did some meal preps in advance, thinking if I...
Forgot to mention that - in addition to physiotherapy and the bolster - I also sleep with my ankles elevated on two small foam pillows. This was a suggestion from the massage therapist I had a few...
I'm usually over at the Fibromyalgia topics but decided to check this one out today and I'm so glad I did! Wow, that's great information, LordUgh - I'm surprised you have not had any responses to...
Your neigbour's rooster, my cat - every morning, 5:30 A.M., it's playtime - by this time he has heard the birds chirping outside - so he's ready and rarin' to go. He has to get everyone out of bed...
I hear your frustration, grandmaroses, about posting and not having any replies. We have the feeling of being supported or encouraged, or empathized with, thru the replies we get, and when we don't...
Hello and Welcome, Gregory - good to have you with us. This is a great site for sharing information, having questions answered and getting/giving support. Looking forward to getting to know you :)...
Interesting survey, Janice, well done. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to participate and contribute. Best of luck to you :) blessings and peace...
I'm wondering if anyone on this Fibromyalgia site lives with facial redness and a burning sensation (like a sunburned feeling)? My face started developing a red rash-like look on my cheeks and chin...
Thank you so much, everyone - all your comments have been very helpful. I had my appointment with the doctor today and it was very positive. He is referring me to a CBT therapist for psychological...
Yes!! I had non-stop pain last June for 3 months, thought I would go out of my mind. I went to the dentist first, thinking I needed a root canal because the pain was searing, burning, like an...
Yeah, it's tough when people love you, just don't get the illness. My in-laws are like that. They all think I'm faking it to get sympathy. My FIL would come over here and mock my walking with a cane,...
My "normal" these days is a stunned, scrunched-up-in-agony facial expression including gritting my teeth with lips open that probably makes me look constipated. And I'm normally not. Constipated that...
Thanks for replying, AK Angel. It sounds like therapy helped you and I'm glad. I see my doc for a referral on Wednesday. Not sure how much help I'll get in the two sessions that are covered by health...
Glad you're back ... sorry to hear you've been in a bad way! Yes, spending less time on the computer is wise. I seem to feel worse after I've been on for more than half an hour. It has been trying to...
Working in the spiritual care field, I was referred to as an 'angel' by some of my regular patients. Feather refers to the light touch I can tolerate "once in a blue moon" :) blessings and peace...
Hi there Mollypop and Welcome! Glad to have you with us :) Lots of great advice and suggestions here, wonderful people who are travelling a similar path and can really empathize and offer support....
Thanks, Kimliz :) It took a pretty big fibroflare that led to a meltdown in the doc's office before he asked the question, LOL, but yes, he's a newbie to the profession and has been super :) Like...
I've been diagnosed with restless leg syndrome and physiotherapy ("physical" therapy for those of you in the U.S.) helps me a lot. I find that doing specific leg exercises does wonders for...
You know, I just remembered something - when I was out with a friend a few weeks ago who is an osteoarthritis sufferer, she mentioned her face was burning and tingling like it was sunburned. She was...
Hi SignaturePink and Welcome! Wow, you are certainly dealing with a lot of issues and I sure understand about the "not knowing" part - scary! I've heard excellent things about the Mayo Clinic. I live...
Hope you feel better soon, Starry-Eyes. I've had a very rough time with flare-ups recently and the weather is changing - snow is in the forecast, after gorgeous summer-like weather - so that has not...
I'm wondering if psychological counselling has helped anyone to deal with the chronic pain that is so much a part of Fibromyalgia? My doctor asked if I would like to "talk to someone about the...
Although I wouldn't want to wish this issue on anyone, it sure does help to know that I'm not the only one, LOL :) Thanks for the supportive words, Kimliz59 :) blessings and peace...
Yes, frightening indeed! I hope you will see the doctor about it. On top of fibro pain, yikes! that is for sure no fun :( Before I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, my previous (inept) doctor...
I am prone to sinus infections and allergies, so I always have a painful, tingly feeling on either one side or the other of my face. Sinus issues and infections apparently have something to do with...
Kimliz59, thanks for your suggestion ... it's the way God made me! LOL :) One of the "girls" is a full cup size larger than the other one, so I have a real hard time finding a bra that fits. This...
Hi Evenkeel ... I'm not on any meds because to date, all the drugs that have been prescribed for me, have given me negative side effects and not worked to relieve the fibro pain whatsoever. So I...
Sherrine, you have such a wonderful positive outlook that is so inspirational. Thanks for updating us on what's going on with you. I resonate with your ibuprofen experience and find that it is a huge...
It's been such a hoot reading all your posts - first laugh today in sheer empathy :) I have wondered why we need to wear bras at all - didn't women somewhere in some distant era wrap themselves up in...
Kimliz59, I'm so glad you posted this topic - thank you! I'm fed up with trying drug treatments that don't do a thing for the pain and I'd love to read what natural remedies, etc., posters have...
Hi Valentine - haven't seen you around here lately, how are you doing? Just want you to know, I'm thinking of you and sending positive thoughts and prayers your way ... blessings and peace...
Not giving up on you sweetie - going thru a similar fibro thing - yesterday was bad. Shopping the day before really did me in, then a change in weather ... Rained overnight, so no big surprise....
Hi Fuscia - Although my experience with Lyrica was not good, I think we are all so different, with so many different reactions to the different treatments, that you can't go by whether someone else...
CailinGaelach - I'm so sorry you are into some "bad" days - our thoughts, prayers and best wishes go out to you, that this will pass soon, and yes - you will prevail :) blessings and peace...
Yes, you overdid it yesterday, and now I overdid it today ... sigh ... and on top of it, your a/c broke down so you are probably melting like I was the other day! Awwwww, your poor little doggie ......
Hey there, CailinGaelach - I see you're a new member, welcome! It's interesting that you mention the "jock" mentality - it's the same thing I encountered when I went to the first physio place, and...
Oh dear, you poor thing - I'm so so sorry you are having such a pain filled day today ... are you able to rest at all? My day isn't going that great either. Started out with a bang though, and ended...
Actually, your dog playing with my cat (or vice versa) was wishful thinking ... I doubt my cat would have anything to do with your doggie too ... he is extremely shy and still getting used to people....
Oh my, I find it very hard to cut out all sugar although I have cut back a lot over a year. I wish you all the best with this - may you have the resolve and determination that it takes to accomplish...
I see that his comment would fall into "subtle putdown" category, and putdowns are really emotional and psychological abuse. The man sounds like he's abusive - a bully. Went thru a lot of that kind...
What a blessing that he called you, earlier than expected! How you do you feel after talking with him - did he address the issues you were concerned about? blessings and hugs...
If we lived closer, I'd say, come on over - I'll share my Mars Bars with you over a cup of something, your doggie can play with my cat, and we'll watch a movie together :) 5 minutes is way better...
Starry, I am horrified by your experience with the chiropractor - and of course, you have no recourse because they make you sign that waiver, releasing them of any responsibility should anything like...