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Fibromyalgia Medication and treatment
Fibromyalgia | Last Active: Aug 3, 2023 | Replies (120)Comment receiving replies
Thanks Ginger! Sounds like our symptoms are very similiar. The last blood test showed up in an autoimune condition that they are researching now. Interesting you bring up the streching and Tai Chi. That is what the Rheumotoligist reconmended Friday. He said Tai Chi or Yoga. Can anyone chirp in if they have tried both and which works for them. We're all different! Being a senior, my YMCA has the Silver Sneakers program that I am going to look into this week. Funny thing is I don't want to embarass myself in front of others! Does that give you a clue of deep issues I have! LOL!
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@sundance6, I have taken both Chair Yoga (which does not require getting on the floor [two TKR] and getting up), as well as Tai Chi. Both are wonderful in terms of stretching , flexibility, and balance. Both give you an incredible workout. Make sure you find an instructor that will allow you to work at your own pace and ability. We are all in different spots on the path to wellness.
I am 71. I have had fibromyalgia since the 80s. I also have Raynaud’s, Sjogren’s, and Sicca Syndromes as well as unnamed auto immune diseases. When the fibromyalgia is bad, nothing seems to help except perhaps a warm bath. Due to GERD issues I can’t take most pain meds.
For the last 2 and a half years I have been going to yoga, tai ch, Strong Bodies class, walking, zumba gold, and trying to play pickle ball when I feel up to it. The more physical activities I do, the better I feel. I had to quit tai chi after a while because my balance is very poor and I could not do it. The yoga in particular has been good medicine.
My fibromyalgia comes in waves. Several weeks of feeling almost “normal “, and then the chest, shoulders, neck, and back start to ache. (Headaches as well) The pain usually peaks after 2 to 4 weeks and then suddenly subsided just when I think I’ll never feel well again. It’s a cycle I’ve begun to recognize . I’ve also learned that staying positive, staying busy, and doing things for others really help. Otherwise fibromyalgia can be too depressing.
I do yoga with the aid of a yoga trapeze. It definitely helps to counteract the fibro pain. The trapeze helps steady you for those poses requiring more balance. It was less than a physical therapy session too! It is hard to relax around new people in a class at the Y. Your feelings are valid with that, but most people will be welcoming. Give it a shot, see what it does for you physically and mentally, then make a choice to continue or try something new. Sending my best,
SARAH
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@sundance6 After you hurt so bad you will let vanity disappear I've had fibromyalgia since the 90,s no cause of cure has been found. .My vanity left me years ago I retired in 2005 so all the years of working with it. I have the silversneakers it is a great way to keep going I go to a gym.that has a pool which I find helpful plus use different pain tools that I have .It is a challenge but since we don't work full time this keeps us busy taking care of ourselves .