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Imagine going through the day feeling like you’ve just completed an Olympic triathlon, fought Muhammad Ali for the prize title and scaled the peak of K2 in a blizzard; all after you have filled in as the punching bag for a champion kickboxing team while your skin is on fire. Sound a little far fetched? Not if you are living with Fibromyalgia. This misunderstood, often misdiagnosed, condition is characterized by widespread pain in your muscles, ligaments and tendons, accompanied by fatigue, multiple tender points and a myriad of secondary conditions and symptoms. And what is even more frustrating is the fact that, generally, people with Fibro don’t look “sick”. They are often told it is all in their head, they have the flu, they aren’t taking proper care of themselves…..and, since the symptoms of Fibromyalgia can mimic many other diseases it often takes months, or even years to properly diagnose it.
I became a member of the “Fibro Club” about a year ago. Living with this syndrome (and it is referred to as a syndrome and not a disease because of the multitude of symptoms that accompany it) can be a daily challenge. I have found simple ways to help ease my pain and make daily life more bearable. These are things that are recommended by doctors and simple enough that anyone can try them at home.
First and foremost on my personal list….heat therapy, heat therapy, heat therapy! My heating pads are my best friends. Heat soothes the muscles and enables the body to relax, helping to eliminate muscle spasms and aches. For me, heat also helps to desensitize my skin and this is a bonus since I often experience extreme sensations to touch.
On the flip side I also find that massage works wonders to help relax my aches away. Personal, hand held massagers can be a godsend for knotted, cramping muscles.
Since Fibromyalgia also disrupts sleep for a variety of reasons, I find it important to make sure that I have the most favorable, comfortable environment possible to promote a restful and pain free sleep. There are several choices of pillows, body pillows, bolsters and cushions out there to help you achieve the best possible positioning for a good nights rest, or at any other time you are sitting or lying down.
I also make use of a few different kinds of pain lotions and gels like Biofreeze, Tiger Balm and Sombra Pain Relieving Gel. I find that these help to relax my muscles and improve my pain relief and comfort level.
All of these are things that are easy to use at home and relatively inexpensive. As I’ve learned since being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, there is no miracle drug and no one treatment or approach which works best for everyone. Experiment with different options and find what works best for you. Search out websites for more information and links to support groups and visit places like painreliever.com to see all of the different products that are available to help. You may find that life is a little more enjoyable when you’ve got some relief.
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Tender Points in Fibromyalgia