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Is there anyone here that suffers from fibro? I had the 'tender spot test' several years ago and I had 17 out of the 18. I try my hardest to get through the pain with my 4 hydrocodone/acetaminaphine pills a day, Tiger Balm rubbed into areas that are the worst, light exercises, and distracting myself with hobbies or chores, etc; but there are many occasions where none of that helps and I spend most of the day holding down the couch, getting up about 30-45 minutes after that, walking/standing around the house for 15-20 minutes, or sitting for about 15-30 min. I do not drive and my husband works 6 days a week, overtime almost every day, so I'm alone a lot. my wonderful husband is very supportive and I am very grateful for that, but my only other friends are online, out of state, and I will probably never even get to meet them. when extreme pain takes over, my depression takes over and it is so difficult to find hope. does anyone have tips for fibro, whether diet or over-the-counter meds (I've tried them all, I think), or anything, besides hobbies and such? I've tried every over-the-counter med, and the Tiger Balm does cover some of what the pain pill doesn't help, but I'm hoping one of our members might have some knowledge that could help. I'd really appreciate it.
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I'm sorry but that's the way you came across especially since you addresses it to me
Please disconnect me from the fibromyalgia and the chronic pain discourse.
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Margot Helquist
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While I have suffered from fibro since my 40s and am now 77,I do not have the pain intensity that you endure. I have found gentle yoga and acupuncture helpful, alrho’ it takes awhile to see any effect.
Glad for you I never tried accupunctur but do chair exercises My fibromyalgia started in my 40,s after menopause ,wonder if hormones has something to do with it?
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1 ReactionMine started in my late teens. Who knows how it starts???????
Wow ,so sorry I never heard of it that young no wonder your hurting more
Happy Sunday to all of us who struggle/suffer with fibro. I rarely mention fibro due to lack of understanding. I do not even mention it to the doctors.
I had the puke bug the last couple of days and now every nerve and fiber is on fire. Anyone else experience such when hit with a virus or some other bug?
It has been going around the schools in this area. I spent 2 days with my grand children last week. Their mother came home from work with it. It got me too.
I am still thankful for the time with my grand children and families do share...worth the discomfort. I love my little ones so very much.
Take care as best as you can-everyone.
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2 ReactionsHope you feel better soon!
ronnie
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1 ReactionThanks you too let's hope for better days ahead