1.Get plenty of sunlight – exposure to UVB rays causes human skin to produce beta-endorphins, which are hormones that reduce pain.
2.Sleep and Rest, rest and rest and more rest, every little helps to recharge your batteries. When you feel that overwhelming urge to sleep try and get forty winks.
3.Reduce stress – If at all possible try to de-stress as apparently stress may trigger #fibromyalgia symptoms. Some of the best de-stress treatments you could try are yoga (some great blogs on yoga here), exercise, sleep and meditation (great guided meditation sites here).
4. Gentle aerobic exercises – Exercise, as in low intensity exercise like walking, or warm water exercise are great for helping the pain of Fibromyalgia. This type of exercise can decrease pain and stiffness as well as stretching exercises. I find aqua yoga really helps with stiffness and pain.
5.Get the right mattress topper and the right pillow for a good nights sleep.
Remember to take your medications regularly – Keep all your ‘helpful’ pain relievers to hand, be it a hot water bottle, pillow, cushion or whatever you have that helps your pain.
6.Try and keep a journal so that you can see what can trigger off an attack, then you can do something about it. Some Fibro sufferers also suffer from IBS so also keep a diary of foods that can trigger an attack.
7.Studies show that a warm or hot bath can have a therapeutic effect. Have a long soak in a warm bath or hot tub has been proven to relax tense muscles which will then reduce pain. If you are struggling to get in and out of the bath, then try putting a towel on the edge of the bath to make it easy to swivel in and out.
8.Pacing – Also try and make some ‘me time’ for yourself every day as part of your treatment.
9. Eat a Healthy diet.
10. Try to keep a Positive outlook.
11.Support groups – Join the Fibro Blogger Directory to find others suffering from Fibro and lots of tips and post about the condition.
12.Start a hobby to take your mind off the pain.
13.If you are struggling to stand in your kitchen to do simple cooking tasks then invest in an office chair with wheels to slide across the floor.
14.Instead of standing struggling to wash the dishes up fill your sink up with very hot water and drop a dishwasher tablet in then add the dirty dishes. Go back a little later and all you will need to do is rinse your dishes under the water and they will be beautifully clean.
15.The reason why cooking is so painful for most people is the prolonged periods of time standing and walking around. Try moving that cutting board to the table and chop while sitting. Remember to sit properly and get up properly when it is time to stand up. If you have to stand then get a supportive mat under your feet in the form of a foam or gel mat which will make it more comfortable when you are slicing and dicing if you can’t get help with this chore.
16.Concentrate on foods with multiple uses by making a stew that can last two meals, like a roast chicken, followed by a chicken salad or a chicken curry.
17.Crockpots and Air Fryers can be a godsend in the winter for Fibromyalgia sufferers, just get help with your preparation of vegetables then pop it all in the pot and forget about it until its mealtime.
18.Get a supportive mat. Adding soft cushioning beneath your feet in the form of a foam or gel mat may make you more comfortable while slicing and dicing. Use a cookbook stand. Think about how much time you spend hunched over the countertop reading a cookbook. Store heavy items wisely. Quit crouching down low or getting on your tiptoes to reach for large, weighty items like the food processor, panini press, mixer, or bread machine. Be careful when bending. Whether you’re bending down to pick up a dropped carrot or your stand mixer, you want your legs to do the work of lifting, not your back.
19.Make sure you are not in a draft or near a fan in the summer months.
20.Don’t be frightened to ask for help, be it with the shopping, cooking or cleaning. As most sufferers tend to ‘look fine’ most people do not realise the pain they are suffering inside, so if you don’t ask you won’t get help.
21.’Fibro Fog‘ is a common ailment of Fibromyalgia so rather than getting frustrated that your short term memory has let you down, try and get into the habit of jotting things down on paper on a daily basis.
22.Try to use decaf as caffeine can increase anxiety and insomnia, so watch your intake of chocolate, coffee, teas and some soft drinks.
23.Make your work life balance work for you. If work is leaving you exhausted and in pain then design a flexible plan that works better for you and your boss. Maybe try some products like a telephone headset, or key board tray.
24.If work is leaving you exhausted and in pain, then design a flexible plan that works for you and your boss. Ask about working from home part-time, or setting your hours for earlier or later in the day so you can be more productive, during this busy time.
25.At the office, rearrange your workspace for comfort and easy accessibility. A telephone headset, keyboard tray, or other products may help put less stress on your body.
26.Many people call Fibro the ‘invisible illness’, as you can look find be feeling awful. So, when arranging your social life be prepared to say ‘no’ to something if you know it will be too much for you.
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