7 Tips to Endure with Fibromyalgia
7 Tips To Endure With Fibromyalgia
Affected by Fibromyalgia and about to walk on the wall? Let's help you.
Fibromyalgia can cause major challenges in everyday life. It can simply be really difficult to have a chronic pain syndrome. Here are 7 tips and measures that can help you relieve typical symptoms of fibromyalgia and make your day easier.
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Scroll down to see two great workout videos with exercises and relaxation techniques that may be helpful to you with fibromyalgia.
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1. Stress down
Stress can trigger and cause "flare ups" in fibromyalgia.
Reducing stress in everyday life can lead to an improved quality of life and less symptoms. Some recommended ways to deal with stress are yoga, mindfulness, acupressure, exercise and meditation. Breathing techniques and mastering such techniques can also help.
- Take time to relax
Learn to take it easy on yourself in a modern day that sets high standards. We strongly recommend a daily relaxation session acupressure mat (click here to read more - the link opens in a new window). This variant also has an included neck pillow that makes it easier to work into tense muscles in the upper back and neck
Also read: 7 Known Triggers That Aggravate Fibromyalgia
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2. Regularly Customized Training
Exercising with fibromyalgia can be very difficult.
However, some forms of exercise can work well - such as regular, low-intensity exercise, such as walking or exercising in a hot water pool are among the best treatments for fibromyalgia.
It can help you reduce pain and stiffness, as well as give you an increased sense of control over the chronic pain diagnosis. Talk to your doctor, your physiotherapist, your chiropractor or a clinician to find out what kind of exercise program may be best for you - we are also happy to help you via our Youtube channel or one of our interdisciplinary clinics if you wish.
VIDEO: 5 Movement Exercises for Those with Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia causes chronic pain and stiffness in the body's muscles and joints. Here's a five-exercise workout program that can help you keep your back, hips and pelvis moving. Click below to see the exercises.
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3. Hot Bath
Are you happy to relax in a hot bath? It can do you good.
Lying in a warm bath can cause the muscles to relax and the pain to relax the roof a little. This type of heat can raise the endorphin level in the body - which blocks pain signals and can lead to improved sleep quality. We otherwise recommend the use of reusable heat pack (see example here - the link opens in a new window). The pack works by heating it up and then placing it on tense and sore muscles.
4. Cut Down on Caffeine
Love a strong cup of coffee? It can be a bad habit for us with fibro, unfortunately.
Caffeine is a central stimulant- which means that it stimulates the heart and central nervous system to be in 'higher alert'. When research has shown that with fibromyalgia we have overactive nerve fibers, we realize that this is not necessarily optimal. But we are not going to take your coffee away from you completely - that would have been incredibly badly done. Rather try to step down a bit.
This in turn can lead to poorer quality of sleep and anxiety. So try to limit caffeine intake, as those with fibromyalgia already have a very active nervous system. Especially important is that you avoid coffee and energy drinks from the afternoon onwards. Maybe you can try switching to decaffeinated options?
Also read: These are the 7 Different Types of Fibromyalgia Pain
Set aside some time for yourself - every single day
Real time can be extra important for us with fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia can complicate life with all the challenges it throws at you. So make sure you set aside time for yourself every single day as part of your self-care. Enjoy your hobby, listen to music, relax - do what makes you feel better.
Such self-time can make life more balanced, lower the stress levels in your body and give you more energy in your everyday life. Maybe a monthly hour of physical therapy (for example, physical therapy, modern chiropractic or acupuncture?) can also be a good idea?
6. Talk about the pain
Don't hold back your pain. It's not good for you.
Too many people with fibromyalgia go and keep the pain to themselves - until it no longer goes and the emotions take over. Fibromyalgia causes stress both for yourself, but also those around you - so therefore communication is the key.
If you do not feel well - then say so. Say you have to have some free time, a hot bath or similar because now it is the case that fibromyalgia is at its peak. Family and friends need to know your illness and what makes it worse. With such knowledge, they can be part of the solution when you need help.
7. Learn to say NO
Fibromyalgia is often called the 'invisible disease'.
It is called that because it can be difficult for those around you to see that you are in pain or that you are suffering in silence. Here it is very important that you learn to set boundaries for yourself and what you can tolerate. You must learn to say NO when people want a large part of you at work and in everyday life - even if it goes against your helpful personality and your core values.
We urge everyone with this disorder to join the Facebook group «Rheumatism - Norway: Research and News»- here you can talk about your situation and get good advice from like-minded people.
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