Fibromyalgia Pain Relief

Fibromyalgia Pain Relief

Finding relief from the pain of Fibromyalgia can be discouraging, especially without the support of others who know what you are going through.

I have had two natural childbirths and used to be considered by those around as having a high pain tolerance. Yet there are days and parts of days when it's all I can do to find the strength to go on. The pain is always there and then at times it just gets worse.

I had one day- just one, pain-free day. It was after a Shiatsu treatment. I will be going back to Shiatsu treatment soon. I have found it a very helpful therapy for my pain. Most of the time after a Shiatsu treament I am not pain free, but it sure does reduce the discomfort.

To tackle Fibromyalgia pain relief, of course a very optomistic attitude is needed. Finding ways get inspired, even through the pain is one way to help ourselves. Find ways to bring back some joy into your life. It seems like a long road to recovery, but we can do it.

I recommend this e-book I found called I Create Joy- The Art of Emotional Transformation

Take Care of yourself

Serina

Fibromyalgia Pain Relief

Coping With Fibromyalgia- What Has Worked for Me

Picture taken Feb 2006 - Departure Bay Vancouver Island- Sunrise


TOP 10 WAYS I DEAL WITH FIBRO

1. KEEP ENCOURAGED!- When you feel "down", don't let yourself stay there long. Do little things that you can find joy in. Most importantly BELIEVE THAT YOU WILL GET WELL.
2. KEEP MOVING- Stretch frequently, learn Yoga, even at home if you are not strong enough to go out to a class. Get a massage- from friends or a therapist. I have found Shiatsu the best- it's gentle.
   
3. EAT WELL- Keep your phosphate intake as low as you can. I'll write a seperate entry for more on that. Eat as much raw food as possible and as little processed as possible. Prepare your meals at home. Food additives cause my pain to increase.
4. DRINK WATER- Half your body weight (lbs) in oz. per day. Herbal teas-- Bancha tea esp too. Stay away from processed drinks. Detox you body! Read about Dr. Emoto
   
5. CREATE A SUPPORT SYSTEM- Only allow loving supportive relationships.
6. SET BOUNDARIES- You know what you can and can't do. Assert yourself.
7. CREATE A HEALTHY HOUSE LIVING ENVIRONMENT- Choose products that don't outgas when you can. Natural household cleaning products and personal products are best. Stay away from "new" furniture and matresses- it outgases. I sleep on Organic buckwheat hull pillows.
8. GET OUTDOORS- Spend time in the sun and the outdoor air. Breath in the trees in the forest when you can.
9. EXAMINE YOUR BELIEF SYSTEM- What are you "buying" into?? Do you really believe you can get well? Let go of anything that no longer feels "right" for you. It took years to get this way-- so be kind and patient with yourself. Focus on the moment-- don't worry about the next moment. When all else fails-- JUST Breath! It will take your mind off your pain for a second or two and that's all you need sometimes for a distraction.
10. ENJOY LIFE- Find things to distract yourself. Like movies.
    

All of the above suggestions are rather basic, however the solutions are not complicated. Life is simple-- but not easy always.

I've chosen to heal my "condition" by chosing Fibromyalgia treatments that are more "natural" and wholistic.
I was on Amitriptyline medication for years. The doctor put me on in after I stopped nursing my first child because I couldn't sleep. I was only on a mild dose- however when I went to go off of it-- within a couple of months or so-- I noticed my muscles were getting sore. I did not have any muscle problems when I went on the medication. I feel that the medication was one of the causes of my health condition in the first place.

So I choose a Fibromyalgia treatment plan that stays away from medication.

Fibromyalgia Treatment

Fibromyalgia Treatment

Fibromyalgia Treament

Welcome to my Fibromyalgia treatment blog.

Here you will learn about coping with Fibromyalgia and how to choose the "right" Fibromyalgia treatment for you. Living with the label of Fibromyalgia can be challenging to say the least.

Please join me while I share with you which Fibromyalgia treaments are working the best for me.

I have been living with the label of Fibromyalgia since 2002 and with the symptoms for many more years. I've taken the matter into my own hands and decided what works best for me, not listening too seriously to the Peanut Gallery around me.

This has meant leaving many "friends" and "family" who were not able to understand what was best for me. Everyone had an opinion about which Fibromyalgia treatments I should follow.

In Sept 2005 after having lived my whole life in the same city- I decided to sell the house I had owned for over a decade, and move 3000 miles away with my 2 children. I has been a challenge, but I am up for it. Living with this "condition" has also been a challenge. I am about 50% better the last year or two, so I thought I'd use my energy wisely and MOVE to a place I'd always wanted to go.

Fibromyalgia Treatment