Hi,
I joined the group a couple of weeks ago and have already read loads of beneficial tips etc . I was wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a massage mat. I am really struggling with pain issues at the moment. Trying to work, run a home etc. I find heat really helps and I wonder if adding massage to the equation may take it a step further. Already doing reflexology this seems to be helping too.
Hello I am not sure about a massage mat as never tried one however I can recommend an actual body massage by a therapist. I go for a deep tissue / Swedish massage, it can be sore and maybe my body is sore for 1-2 days afterwards however I feel the benefits so much. I know it’s not for everyone and can be too painful for some people. I have fibromyalgia and CFS, It helps with the pain but not the tiredness x
Thank you for your response, I think a massage like that would be too intense for me I’m always afraid of making things worse. I am glad that you have found something that helps you. It’s a long road isn’t I’m still at the trial and error stage .👍😀
I agree. I’m very careful with massages. Usually just a half hour of relaxation massage and I find acupuncture is also,helpful.
Yes I know what you mean, you can have an aromatherapy massage which is a lot lighter pressure. I hope you find something that works for you. I use a tens machine and a heated gel pad which is just like a hot water bottle but you charge it with a usb cable x
If you haven't already, get yourself a large heated blanket. Sometimes just having heat all over body helps to relax and soothes me no end.
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Thank you for all your help. You have given me some new ideas to try. 👍👍👍
I’m happy to help hate seeing people struggling. I’m not affiliated with it or looking to make any money out of it. Just a few tips if you get a letter or a doctors note to confirm you have fibro first then you contact the chemist in Glasgow. I will enclose a picture of the contact details you can ask them any questions that you wish then you upload confirmation of your illness then you pay £50 for a telephone consultation then if you are suitable they will send you a link to pay. Luckily it’s only £22.50 per month , there is a Facebook group for this drug as well which is really helpful . please feel free to contact me if you need any more info. Good luck here’s to being pain-free
Glad you have joined the forum and you are finding it helpful , i will look this up as I’m always looking for things too help with pain , thankyou x
Good morning. I am five weeks in now on LDN. I do not regret starting it a slight reduction in pain better sleep less fatigued, headaches gone. Why didn’t I find this earlier? Obviously I’m not a doctor, but the NHS chemist Dickinson can help with any guidance or information that you may need if you wish to start this, obviously this is just my experience. I only mention it in hope that somebody else like yourself might respond the same way I’m sick of feeling like a zombie and all the other medication that is prescribed on this. I’ve had no side-effects so I feel like a relatively normal person , good luck
I find a hot water bottle at night applied to various places while you are still awake is quite helpful while it's so cold outside. 🌝
I must admit that I had a massage and was bad for two weeks but I’ve used a Shakti mat and, recently bought the heat wrap. It does look daunting to start with but it does give you a calm feeling as it helps you relax believe it or not. The heat wrap is put into the microwave, I roll it up and place my neck and shoulders on it and then a candle in a darkened room certainly helps
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