need a little advice.

[lanzarote55]

good morning to everyone, im a newie, just been diagnosed with fibromialga ,im dixlexic as well as pardon with spelling, im struggeling with pain , i cant take any pain releif, i feel like ive been dragged through a hedge backwards, find it hard to cope . what should i eat or not eat.

[Dizzytwo Moderator]

Hi there and welcome to our group. I have had fibro for 40 yrs and there is no specific diet or foods for fibro I'm afraid.

But it goes without saying if you find you cant tolarate certain foods. By stopping eating them will make you feel better whether you have fibro or not xx

Momo

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[Yassytina FMA UK Volunteer]

Morning, just want to say welcome, my saying is been run over by a tractor ,does the pain feel slightly better when you have a bath in warm water ? I do find using my hot bottles help as well, if and when you can pace urself during the day helps , I try and take short periods of rest , certain areas I use ibuprofen gel to rub in , shoulder blades , calf muscles, as for diet like dizzy says no specific , but if you can eat fairly healthy that is good for us. I hope you find the forum helpful , I do find reading posts helps and lots of friendly advice and tips x

[Acocoa]

Hello. I do say my body feels like I have been locked in a cupboard and I'm fighting to break out hitting my body all over the tide space. I feel tired and exhausted even after rest or having 7 hours sleep if I sleep? My pain is not getting better.. My knees hurt when climbing up and down the stairs, my bottom hurts sitting for long. I am back in work after 2 months off but I am dreading. I am scared I will have another flare up due the cold weather and my job and family life.

I'm so sorry we have no relieve from pain.. maybe some do but for others the pain is constant. No meds helps, just soothes the muscles. I will say contact your GP and ask for urgent treatment . Sending hugs 💛

[lanzarote55 in reply to Acocoa]

I feel for you, its a terrible thing to live with. 😩

[Cat00]

I go to the gym and use hot water bottles, pain killers don't do anything for me.

[Roo1972]

Hi I've found myofascial release massage has been extremely helpful. Had never heard of it, didn't put much faith in it (but heck, you'll give anything a go when in pain) but for me it has worked. It has reduced my flare ups and helped bring a flare up under control. I can't say why (I understand the fascia has nerve endings which can be 'twanged' as a result of tight knots in the fascia - I am covered in lumps and bumps under the skin) but I am so grateful I have found something as I can't take any medication other than paracetamol either. I tried acupuncture but it didn't work for me but it does work for some people. What I would say is that there is lots out there to try (inc trying different diets - since fibro anything spicy or hard to digest is a no no for me) and there is hope that you can get your pain under control abit more. I know that probably feels a million miles away right now but being on here you will find lots of information, help and support and you will get there.

[MaggieSylvie in reply to Roo1972]

I too have had myofascial release therapy and the migraines have totally gone and I'm not sure that my aches and pains are FM related anymore as I have other things like osteoarthritis and four compression fractures. It is some years since I have visited the myofascial therapists. My GP has stopped all the meds that really work on pain, leaving me with paracetamol that isn't effective enough to let me sleep at night so I have ordered Heal and Soothe. I have had it before but I can't remember how it worked for me, but yes, anyone who has access to MRT should definitely have a few appointments 'cos it only works.