I am new here.

[Fmcr]

I just got diagnosed with Fibromyalgia today (16/11/2022) and its all been a lot of information to find out what am dealing with and going to be dealing with. But as this is all new to me any help would be greatly appreciated.Thank you

[Hidden]

hi, i got diagnosed 2-3 years ago, but ive only just accepted it, i was told that theres over 2-300 symptoms with it, trying to work it all out myself still. i use a hemp gel on my joints and it helps, i wish you well.

[Fmcr in reply to Hidden]

Thank you I'll give that a try. My ankles knees and wrists are worse than my other joints. I also have carpal tunnel in both hands so it's definitely a challenge and going to get challenging as time goes on.

[Hazel_Angelstar Administrator FMA UK Staff]

Hi and a warm welcome to the forums. You can find general information on fibromyalgia at our website fmauk.org and our patient information booklets at fmauk.org/publications

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[BlueTofu]

HelloEveryone is different with their symptoms. I have improved pain levels and what I am able to do by pacing my activities. Doing things for a very short time at first, 5 or 10 minutes, resting and then doing something different. I hope you will have access to a pain clinic course, that will teach you this as well as mindfulness, self compassion and other skills we need. Dr Deepak Ravindran has a book called The Pain Free Mindset, he is an NHS pain specialist. Dr Rangan Chatterjee The Four Pillars and other books. I use magnesium spray to calm areas that hurt, and a morning foot bath with it whilst I brush my teeth in the morning. The Curable App ( recommended by Dr Ravindran.)