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Feeling at my wits end with Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia | Last Active: Jul 16 6:18pm | Replies (318)

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@karihammel

I am so sorry to hear about the pain you are suffering through. I too suffer with fibromyalgia and chronic pain as well as other symptoms that they don't seem to be able to get a handle on a diagnosis as of yet (frustrating). The best thing I ever did for myself, my family, my co-workers, and everyone around me was to attend the 3-week course in the Pain Rehabilitation Center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. It is an intense program that lasts three weeks and are full days five days a week during that time, but it is so worth it. You have physical therapy; occupational therapy; group sessions to discuss stress management, time management, etc.; a morning stretch of some type to start your day; and a relaxation technique of some sort to end your day. I would definitely check it out! I am no longer on pain meds at all. I can't say the pain is gone but I can say that I handle it differently. Best of luck and happiest of holidays to you and yours!

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I was approved for this program and then I broke my foot. They said I would need to be able to do about 20 minutes of exercise daily. My foot is no longer broken, but now I have chronic pain which significantly limits the time I am on my feet at a time. I am still working and getting through my day without pain meds, but I don’t know if I could do the exercise portion of the program. I am wondering what your input on this would be, if possible? Thx for considering. Stay well.