Fibromyalgia: How do you cope?

@parus I am saying a prayer for you right now. I know it will get better.

@parus. saltines and ginger ale will help with nausea. When those monsters creep up take a broom to them literally swat them away may make you feel better . Then do what gives you pleasure .

To all, something that I am just now realising. Several weeks ago a friend gave me some CBD oil to try. She also told me where she buys it. I went to the Spa and picked up one with and external applicator. While there talking to Rebbeca at the counter she also suggested a CBD body massage.
Since I have had body work done to me for over 50 years it sounded good. So I signed up for the next day. I went in an had it. It was the start of a recovery process that I am enjoying! Feeling much like my "OLD SELF" again.
Take the time and budget your $$$'s to have either the CBD Oil treatment or even just a simple body work done.
It is amazing how your body reaacts by haveing something nice done to it rather than having needles stuck in it.
Good Luck and my Thoughts to You!
Sundance (RB)

I know it has been a few months since your post, but have you heard of the fibromyalgia 2day class that teaches you how to manage symptoms? I am scheduled this next week to participate- so no suggestions yet! I know it it offered through the dept of psychiatry. You provide answers to questionnaires, then meet with the dr for consultation before the class, and the class follows, 2 days from 8-4. I am super excited to see what they can help with as I have been on multiple medications that never really seem to do the trick.
Hope this helps & you start to feel better soon 💚

Is this fibro class on line or on site? Ongoing? Thanks!

I took a two day fibro class at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. My doctor suggested it and helped get me enrolled, there’s a 3 month waiting list.
Not sure about anything being online.

Thanks! I will look into in Phoenix--I live in Tucson, so an overnight trip is easy to do.

@peggyann69 - I'm wondering if you could call the Rochester Mayo Clinic contact for the fibro class and see if they have the same offering at the Mayo Clinic Arizona Campus?

Fibromyalgia Class in Patient Education in Minnesota
-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/education-centers/patient-education-minnesota/classes/fibromyalgia

Good Idea--as I could find no such offering on the Phoenix Mayo website but that doesn't mean it isn't happening or at least in the works...

@lioness
I did a search on Vitacost for the Fibro Malic and it did not come up. Can you clarify for me what it is you take or send me a link to it please. Thank you.