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IN CONSTANT PAIN, WHAT COULD IT BE, WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR RELIEF

Do you have constant, widespread pain. Do you feel stiff, achy, tired a lot of the time? You might have a condition called fibromyalgia syndrome (fms). FMS can affect your muscles, tendons, ligaments and even your joints. The most common symptoms seem to be widespread pain, tenderness in 11/18 points on the body, and sleep disturbances, and what is known as “fibro fog”, which is where your mind feels like its in a fog.

Do some of these symptoms sound familiar? If you go to a medical professional they will likely diagnose you with FMS. They usually do this by ruling out other conditions. Then they will check 18 points on the body for pain and tenderness. If you have tenderness or pain in 11/18, you might be given a diagnosis of FMS.

You might ask ,What are some holistic ways to manage my FMS? Massage therapy has been one of the top-rated ways to improve short and long term pain. You can try to get moving. Exercise, particularly in hot water, has been shown to be effective according to a study published in the Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. Yoga and tai chi have also been very effective for the physical and emotional effects of FMS.

So what can you do to feel better—THINK THRIVE

T -touch, try to get some form of bodywork at least once month, particularly effective is hot stone therapy or myofascial release

H- Herbs and Hormones,

R- Rest, Re-balance, Sleep

I- Immune response- most have a high rate of infections, particularly influenza

V- Vitamins and Nutrition

E – Exercise

There are many sources of information out to try to help you. One reference I like is a book called “Fibromyalgia & Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome, A Survival Manual by Dr. Devlin Starlanyl

Don’t give up hope, there are ways to manage your pain—take care

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