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@mamacita
Thank you for the very kind words.
I will certainly keep you informed on what is happening with me.
I am so sorry you are having such a difficult time from the Fibro.
I have it too.
Although I am not 100% symptomatic, I experience very little pain from it.
With all the pain I DO have, how do I know?
The other pain I am currently experiencing feels very different than the one I have with the Fibro.
I still do have all the tender points and so long as no one tries to get in to deep, I leave it alone and it leaves me alone.
See, I get massages so they need to be very careful.
I don't get deep tissue massage in order to keep inflammation away.
How did I manage to almost negate the Fibro?
1. I took amitriptalyn (sp.?) at a VERY low dose (10mg....I 5ft. 6.5 inches and have weighed up to 210 lbs. while on the meds).
It helped to get me into a deep restorative sleep.
2. I went for therapeutic massage every other week. (expensive, but very worth it).
3. I went to a chiropractor every other week. (on the off week from my massage).Luckily it was covered by my insurance.
4. I went for aquatic physical therapy. The soaking in the warm water alone felt great!
5. I started to lose weight. I went on Weight Watchers.
6. I started to walk (as a form of exercise). I started off VERY slowly because of the pain. My hubby would literally have to drag me around at the beginning. After a while, I was able to walk all I wanted without a 'push'.
7. I started to go into the workout room where I lived. I did the tread mill and weights.
All this took several months, but it did work!
I pray you feel better today and each day!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)
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@grandmar , thank you for sharing your story. It is very similar to mine. I need to get back in the habit of going to the water aerobics classes. I do get a massage every month. I get a pedicure once a month, and I sit in a massage chair that is awesome. I go around my neighborhood picking up litter. I do a bit of yard work, and all my housework. I have lost fifty five pounds and I homeschool my Grandson. I still have flares, and have no idea where they come from. I take the least amount of meds that I can get away with, because it becomes very difficult to lose weight on these meds. I don't know what I would do without you all. Love and hugs!
@mamacita you are a breath of fresh words for all us with pain You are very positive in your wisdom thanks for me its a great pleasure to hear from you
@mamcita
I love your screen name!
Sounds like you are doing what you can!
Funny, I've been thinking about homeschooling my 7 year old granddaughter.
I am a former teacher and I am not all that thrilled with the education my granddaughter is getting.
She is VERY smart and I worry about her losing the momentum.
She is talkative in class. I believe it is because she is bored.
However, she is an only child and she needs to socialize.
In addition, she has me wrapped around her finger and she knows it.
When she is older, it might be an option.
I am new to where I live. I've had issues since we moved here so I rarely get out.
My hubby golfs so we have socialized with some of his buddies and their significant others.
Sadly, I've either had to cancel or not accept an invitation due to my limitations..
Luckily, my daughter and her family live 5 doors down so I at least get visits from them and when I feel well enough, we will all go out for dinner.
I worry about my relationship with my granddaughter because I am always turning her down for this or that because of my pain and inability to do things.
I don't want my legacy to be 'my sick grandma.'
Anyway, today I find out (I hope) what is going on with me and how (I hope) we can take care of it.
Here is to a painfree day for us all!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)
@mamacita I hope your pain lets up for you and today you will get some answers guess we will both find out I go to Dr today also I know what you mean about being a sick grandma Ive had at least 10 yrs with my grandson before I became same way my D.I.L.understands and told me when I have good days to let her know and I can see them so not on a schedule as I was before ,they both work and us grandparents took care of him Fortunately she can work from home now. Praying for us both today to get good news and @oregongirl.
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@grandmar - thank you for your ideas. So often I forget to prod myself in to moving when a fibro flare is coming on. I am going to look into Tylenol PM, as that my kidney disease will not allow anything but Tylenol, in order to try for a decent night sleep.
Ginger