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Fibromyalgia is a condition that affects you not only physically but mentally and spiritually as well. It can be very stressful to your emotional health and you need to take care of the emotional side of it just as you would treat the physical symptoms.
Some symptoms of fibromyalgia include:
• Muscle pain, spasms or leg cramps
• Insomnia or waking up still feeling tired
• Always feeling tired and having little energy
• Being sensitive to one or more of the following, light, sound, noise, odors, foods, cold and medicines
• Dizziness
• Headaches
• Upset stomach
• A feeling of anxiety or depression
The anxiety and depression, topped with the many physical symptoms that come with this painful condition is enough to cause mental anguish and emotional stress for anyone.
Tips for Mental and Spiritual Treatment
Here are some tips to help you get through the emotional aspects of this condition:
1. Take it one day at a time.
2. Set small, obtainable goals.
3. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself.
4. Set side some “quiet time” each day.
5. Don’t forget to laugh.
6. Get plenty of rest at night.
7. Have fun doing something you enjoy.
8. Spend time with the ones you love.
When you live day to day with a condition like fibromyalgia, you need to learn not to worry about the things which you can’t control and focus on those things that are in your reach. Remember that this is a major life-changing condition and it calls for many lifestyle changes. It’s okay if you don’t feel like you are adjusting quickly. Just take it one day at a time.
Try to keep things positive as much as possible and talk “positive talk” to yourself when needed. You will notice you feel much better mentally and spiritually when you relax and let loose some of the pressure.
If you think you may have fibromyalgia, you want treatment and you want it fast. If you have only recently be diagnosed, you might be wondering, where do I go from here?
You are not alone in this battle with this painful condition. To know if you need fibromyalgia treatment, you first need to know if you have the condition. The symptoms of fibromyalgia can vary but below are some common symptoms people experience. If you have a few of these, you may have fibromyalgia.
Some Fibromyalgia symptoms include:
• Insomnia or waking up still feeling tired
• Upset stomach
• Dizziness
• Headaches
• Muscle pain, spasms or leg cramps
• A feeling of anxiety or depression
• Always feeling tired and having little energy
• Being sensitive to one or more of the following, light, sound, noise, odors, foods, cold and medicines
Below are five steps for you to follow towards your own treatment plan.
1. Get a diagnosis. Step one toward fibromyalgia treatment is to recognize that you have it. If you think you may have it but have not yet been diagnosed, there are resources you can use to make sure you get a confirmed diagnosis.
2. Research. Take some time to find as much out as possible about fibromyalgia and available treatment options.
3. Ask a doctor’s advice. See what sort of treatment plan your doctor wants you on and then follow those instructions perfectly.
4. Change your diet. An adjustment in diet can make a massive difference in how you feel. If you want to reduce your symptoms, chances are you need to change what you eat.
5. Change your lifestyle. Now is the time to make lifestyle changes.
My next dr appointment is on wednesday and i guess ill find out then but just curious what others are taking?
Which work the best?
accupuncture is not an option….insurance does not cover that.
And yes my dr diagnosed me with it. this question is directed towards people who have it….others wouldnt understand. Thanks.
Lyrica has helped the most with controlling flare-ups. Good Luck getting any real pain relief if your young and your doctr doesn't believe in opiods. I'm 24, but over a year my doctor got to know me and my medication tolerance, and she has rescribed vicoden, percocet, and more, but it never really takes the pain away. Good Luck!
I have fibromyalgia and I am suffering more than I ever have, I live in PA and was on the access card but they claim I am no longer able to get their help. So now I have no insurance and can not afford my medication nor Doctor's appointments. So does anyone have any help for me?
There are lots of things that can be done! So, please, don't panic!
1. The most common reason they cut you off is because of your income.
2. Your disorder is usually a life long discomfort that comes and goes and most insurances (even State run ones) panic and find what ever reason they can to cancel you out.
3.IF you are working you may still qualify for SSI. (Social Security Income) Call them immediately.
4.If your income is too high you may have to consider downing your hours a bit to qualify.
5.There are some medications given to you by your doctor (samples) that will help with your costs.
6.If you are married and your husband or wife works you will still qualify for their insurance if their company supplies it.
7. There are several low income medication programs through the company that makes your med's that you may qualify for.
8. Call your local Catholic Church or Welfare Department. They will give you the names and numbers of clinics that can help you receive you medications at little or no cost.
9. Talk to your Pharmacist they can usually give you the name and numbers of these same assistance programs.
10. There are any number of 'Free Med' programs all over the U.S. that will help even if you don't qualify for a Welfare assisted program.
11. This is the most important one out of all the above answers. Find out why they cut you off your Access Card. They better have a really good reason! Has your income changed? Did you loose your income? Have you moved and forgot to put in a change? This program is put into place for people who otherwise can not afford to pay! Go back and talk to your case worker and be sure that you understand why you no longer qualify. If your medications and Doctor visits, out weigh, the cost of your living this plays a big roll in your qualification status. Don't give up!
Sit down, and believe me when I tell you that this is not a simple task, sit down and write down every single cost you have for an entire month. (Medications, Doctor visits, house payment, car payments, food cost, electric, gas, water, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, cleaning supplies, etc. etc.) Now deduct this from your income. Don't forget the gas for the car and even write down a log of the trips you make weekly to anywhere you have to drive to. I know this is difficult because I had to do the same thing!
I was diagnosed with the same thing about two years ago, sadly, mine was mis-diagnosed because they found out a year later it was MS and not FMS. Ouch! What a pain in the 'You-know-what'!
Good Luck
Blessed Be
Fibromyalgia Treatment Options
While there is currently no cure for fibromyalgia, there are many different treatment options available meant to help you cope with your condition and your symptoms. With so many treatment options available, you don’t have to suffer anymore. However, you need to keep in mind that many treatment options will result in a change of lifestyle for you. You need to be willing to make the changes to improve your health and well-being.
Here is a list of some of the many treatment options available – both common and the not-so common. Many sufferers try different treatment options until they find one or two that work best for them. You might try several fibromyalgia treatment options in addition to a change in diet and lifestyle to improve your overall condition.
Types Of Treatments
If you see a particular treatment option you would like to know more about, you should ask your health care specialist to provide you with more information.
• Acupuncture
• Tender Point Injections
• Myofascial Release Therapy
• Spray and Stretch Technique
• Therapeutic Massage
• Acupressure
• Capsaicin Cream
• Malic-Magnesium Supplements
• Melatonin
• Mindfulness Meditation
• Relaxation Training
• Valerian Root
• Theracane/Backnobber
• Stress Management Techniques
• Self-Hypnotherapy
• Self-management
Choosing Your Own Treatment Plan
You should never start a new treatment plan without first talking about it with your doctor. He or she can advise you as to the best options for your needs. However, many people try several different treatment methods until they find one that works for them. Since fibromyalgia affects different people in different ways, there is no set treatment plan that works for everyone.
Make sure that you stop anything that makes you feel worse or if you get additional symptoms or pain. Discuss it with your doctor. Also, do not take anything orally without first discussing with your doctor, even if it claims to be natural”. There are many things that may have an adverse reaction with your medication that you could currently be taking.
Hello everyone,
This is an video that I posted on Youtube that talks about how fibromyalgia sufferers can make use of support groups. I hope that you find this video as well as the other fibromyalgia videos I created useful.
Please feel free to leave comments or suggestions as I am always looking to give you the best information possible.
When you have a condition like fibromyalgia, you may feel like you are alone in the world. You likely feel as if no one knows and understands how you feel. You have probably been told by friends and family and possibly even doctors that it was “all in your head” and that there was not really anything wrong with you. This can be a crushing blow to your spirit and your self esteem.
Local Fibromyalgia Support Groups
If your doctor has not already told you, there may be support groups in your area where you can meet with other people that also have the same condition. This can be a very helpful way to get not only moral support but also more information about your fibromyalgia.
To find support groups in your area try:
http://www.immunesupport.com/supportgroups/
You can also look here http://www.fmaware.org/fame%20newsletter/famesupprt_direct.htm for a support group directory to your area. Ask your doctor if there are known support groups in your town for fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome.
Online Fibromyalgia Support Groups
The internet has made it even easier for people to stay in contact and this includes people with conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and fibromyalgia.
Some online support groups include:
• www.fibrohugs.com
• www.friendswithfibro.org
A simple search engine search will likely show you that there are many more online support groups and “webrings” for you to take advantage of in regards to this disease. You can meet people from all over the world that share your condition.
A good support group makes a great addition to your fibromyalgia treatment. You don’t have to feel alone anymore. You can have the moral support of other people that suffer from the same illness. It will also help you stay up to date on new treatments and techniques, fibromyalgia news and more.
I have FIBROMYALGIA but I'd like to be able to expalin it to other people. I've tried the "amplification of my central nervous system" speech. But I'd like to kow how you would explain it.
No copy cut and paste answers for this question!
I tell people that it is a neuro-muscular disorder that causes widespread aches and pain, but usually people can't imagine the kind of pain that I feel on a daily basis. I describe the pain as having the flu all the time, or like every fiber of my body is screaming. It is hard to describe to others, what we can barely define for ourselves. I know in my case the pain moves and is hard to describe - even to my doctor.
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