Living Life With Fibromyalgia

So Called "Cures" For Fibro?

2008-03-31T07:48:00.000-07:00

A lot of people ask is their cures for fibro and as far as I know no doctors-researchers - or the "National Fibromyalgia Association" has said of none but their are a lot of claims to a lot of cures for fibro but anyone can claim with nothing to back it up so please stay away from claims "Cure For Fibro" as these people just want your money only is how I feel.

How To Bring Fibromyalgia Awareness?

2008-03-28T09:54:00.000-07:00

Anyone can bring fibromyalgia awareness by sending a press release to your local paper. How?. You can go to the "National Fibromyalgia Assiciation" website (www.fmaware.org)
and copy the info of the awareness day they are having and also print out info from the NFA website about fibromyalgia and then share your own story also and send it to the editor of your local paper. I sent a press release to 3 local papers and 1 local paper called me and told me they will be doing a story on fibromyalgia and will be coming out in May 08.
Give a try see if you can give fibromyalgia some awareness where you live.
Thanks & God Bless!

Please Vote For Hall Of Fame Song

2008-03-25T03:04:00.000-07:00

Please vote for Songman Mel's (Also Fromm's Country Music) "Our Love Will Last" song for the best song on the WSVN Radio Hall Of Fame Vol. 5
Apr.1-7 2008 at wsvnradio.net.
Thanks & God Bless!

Fibro & Working On Your Teeth?

2008-03-11T06:24:00.000-07:00

For me I can't handle a ruff denist that pulls and hauls with no regards for me as I leave having so much more pain that last for days or weeks.
A nice caring easy denist is what I look for.

Repairs & Fibro?

2008-03-11T06:19:00.000-07:00

Sometimes making any kind of repairs can be very hard with fibro and overwelming if something you are reparing. If the repair can take time to do then take your time and pace yourself. If a major repair needs done right away ask for help from others or get a pro to do it as it will save a ton of stress & pain on yourself is what I have learned.

Baby sitting & Fibro?

2008-03-11T06:15:00.000-07:00

I use to watch a friends 2 sons from time to time and together that always wanted to fight and oh boy so hard on my fibro but then I learned things to make things easy on me and my fibro broke up the boys in diffrent rooms the boys liked me and always wanted to come vist uncle Mel.
I have learned be smart with your fibro & learn things that can help you.

Good Prayer Request Website?

2008-03-11T06:13:00.000-07:00

A good prayer request website I have found is Joel Osteen.com.
Yes the smiling :) preacher.

Websites About Fibro?

2008-03-11T06:11:00.000-07:00

A good website about fibro I found is the "National Fibromyalgia Association" as they have a lot of info about fibro-programs-people with fibro plus more.
Please check them out at www.fmaware.org

What Do You Do Not To Get Stressed Out When Driving ?

2008-03-10T08:51:00.000-07:00

As we all know stress is a killer with fibro I always listen to Joel Osteen as I have 3 cd's of music that has been played at Lakewood Church (Joe Osteen's church) as my wife feels I'm more chilled listening to this music now.

Cold Mornings In Your Home With Fibro?

2008-03-10T08:48:00.000-07:00

Well I don't turn up the heat with the cost of oil and my home can be very cold in the mornings and a killer with fibro but I run a plug in heater to keep the chill off in the room I'm in as it seems to help and less then paying a lot for heating oil.

How Long Does New Meds Take To Work In The Body?

2008-03-10T08:44:00.000-07:00

Well according to my doctor it takes 6 weeks for new meds to work into your body. You can always talk to your doctor about this also.

Alcohol & Fibro Meds?

2008-03-10T08:40:00.000-07:00

I know some people enjoy drinking alcohol as I don't drink alcohol so please make sure you talk to your doctor if it's safe to drink alcohol and with your fibro meds as it's best to be always safe.

Discovery Channel Doing Show on Fibromyalgia?

2008-03-09T01:55:00.000-08:00

I got a phone call from the "National Fibromyalgia Association" that the Discovery Channel CME tv show is doing a 1 hour show on fibromyalgia and I was asked to take part in the tv show after the "National Fibromyalgia Association" did a story on me and put on their website. I got a call from the producer of the Discovery Channel about the CME tv show as it will include doctors-researchers-people with fibro sharing their story as the show is still getting info together and filming could start anytime. I will post every where I can to let people know when the show will air so anyone that wants to see it can have a chance.

We All Have A Powerful Voice With Fibro?

2008-03-08T06:38:00.000-08:00

I feel we all have a powerful voice with are story dealing and living with fibro and we should all share it as it could help others that are new to fibro and can make misleading fibro people not be a voice for us as we need to support one another and always be safe.
You can join my fibro group at:
groups.myspace.com/livinglifewithfibromyalgia

Please Be Careful Of Advice From Anne Of Fibrofix?

2008-03-08T06:26:00.000-08:00

Please be careful of any advice from Anne of fibrofix she likes to give advice like she is a doctor to people with fibro but please remember to always check with your doctor 1st before taking any over the counter meds that could be very harmful or could kill you as only your doctor knows you and your case. Also Anne of fibrofix when asked about safety for others with fibro she only has bad comments like your dumb and know nothing (that's a joke we all have fibro and smart) but I'm here to say please be safe as many fibro people do care about you and want you to be safe with your fibro.
Thanks for letting me share this because I care and be safe.
God Bless!

How Lyrica Worked On Me?

2008-03-08T06:18:00.000-08:00

My doctor gave me a free sample of the new fibro med lyrica to see if it would help me as my doctor told me it has only helped 45% of the people that my doctor given it to with fibro and lyrica did not help me as I had very bad side effects but at least I tried it and know it does not work for me and it's the 1st med FDA gave ok for fibro as I know their will be more with all the great hard people working to make it happen so have hope no matter what God is in control!

Nationwide Fibromyalgia Day

2008-02-08T05:45:00.000-08:00

Monday 5-12-2008
National Fibromyalgia Association
is holding a nationwide
"Caring By Sharing Fibromyalgia Awareness Day".
(For more info & my story under member spotlight please got to the NFA
website at www.fmaware.org)
If you or anyone you know has Fibromyalgia please let them know about
the nationwide awareness day and spread the word about the NFA website.
Thanks & God Bless!
Fibromyalgia Patient
Melvin Fromm Jr

Radio Airplayed Songs CD #1 Sets New Record

2007-12-23T01:41:00.000-08:00

The past 5 weeks Radio Airplayed Songs CD #1 (sample of CD on top of this page) has gotten more then 1,000 airplayed spins on 1 overseas radio station. I hope this will show others with fibro life is not over no matter if you have fibro as God loves us all and lean on God to give you strength to handle your pain and what your going threw. Also be thankful for all things good in your life never take anytihng for granted in life.

Fibro Didn't Stop Me Being in Newspaper-Music Magazine-online story

2007-12-21T06:46:00.000-08:00

I have had about local newspaper stories done on me & my music to date. I also been in AnR magazine from Austrailia.
Also on the National Fibromyalgia Association website under
members spotlight at www.fmaware.org

Fibro Didn't Stop Me From Being Up For Song Awards?

2007-12-21T06:42:00.000-08:00

From 2002 to present date I have had songs up for the "Golden Pen Award" given out by Airplay Overseas Magazine.

About How Many Songs Have You Written Since Having Fibro?

2007-12-21T06:40:00.000-08:00

To date about 1,000 I have written and have worked with many singers across the USA to have about 200 recorded to date with most getting airplayed in 56 countries.

Laundry & Fibromyalgia?

2007-12-21T06:36:00.000-08:00

Well me & my wife handle laundry with fibromyalgia like this 1 will start the laundry then the other 1 will put laundry into the dryer and both do folding. This tip has worked out well for us also.

How Do You Handle House Hold Work?

2007-12-21T06:28:00.000-08:00

Me & my wife share them but I take the easier house hold work like dishes-getting trash together -easy way cleaning bathroom ect..
This tips has worked out well for us and dealing with fibromyalgia.

Does Tai Chi Help Fibromyalgia?

2007-12-21T06:09:00.000-08:00

For this you will need to talk to your doctor never really tried it.

MY STORY NOW ON NATIONAL FIBROMYALGIA ASSOCIATION WEBSITE

2007-12-12T08:33:00.000-08:00

My uplifting story of having fibromyalgia and finding my songwriting talent is now on the National Fibromyalgia Association website (http://www.fmaware.org/). I hope it will help others with fibromyalgia know life is not over with fibromyalgia with the love and grace of God we still have a life to live and a purpose. So if you or anyone you know have fibromyalgia and need to be inspired this stroy is worth checking out!

Does Yoga Help Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-29T06:23:00.000-08:00

Well I have never tried it but check with your doctor and if your doctor gives the okay you can also check it out on the internet.

Round Weights VS Hand Weights?

2007-11-29T06:16:00.000-08:00

I like the round ball weights more then the hand weights. Why?. It feels the round ball weights is a workout from start to finish then the hand weights that hit a point that does not work the muscles from start to finish. Give the round ball weights a try and see for yourself.

Have You Ever Written A Song About Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-29T06:13:00.000-08:00

Yes I wrote a song called "My Life With Fibromyalgia" a true life story about my life with fibromyalgia that has gotten radio airplay in 56 countries.

How DO You Come Up With Ideas Of Songs With Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-29T06:09:00.000-08:00

Most of my song ideas come from my own life about my wife-my mom-my uncle (mom's twin brother)- my grandma & grandpa (mom's mom & dad)-are great armed forces for what they have done just to name a few idea ways.

What Kind Of Shoes Should You Wear When You Walk?

2007-11-27T06:22:00.000-08:00

You Should wear a nice confortable sneaker to walk in. Never do slippers, flip-flops, or heels as this will only make your walking very painful and could set you back. Talk to your doctor to find out more.

How Do You Write Songs With Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-27T06:16:00.000-08:00

I start with the chorus like from my 1st song "What I Feel" that was the chorus and title of the song in it. I then write the verse as 1st verse is the start of the song or story of song. Then the 2nd verse is the middle of song or story of song. The 3rd verse is end of song or story of song. A song is a story with start-middle-finish of song. This is how I write a song & has worked well for me.

Handling Music Download Deals With Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-25T02:15:00.000-08:00

My music had done well in 56 countries with radio airplay and wanted to put the radio airplayed songs on music downloads like Apple Itunes, Napster but did not know how & fibromyalgia makes it much harder to do things like this. I found a company and took my time each morning to read & learn how to do music downloads with Fibromyalgia as it took more then 4 weeks for me to figure it out as I had my music go to mp3 and now my music was on download sites like Apple Itunes & Napster to name a few as with fibromyalgia I did not stop or give up.:)
("Fromm's Country Music" type in search on Apple Itunes-Napste music downloads)

Do You Drink V-8?

2007-11-25T02:09:00.000-08:00

Yes I drink the new V8 Fussion that has veg & fruit in it and tastes like fruit flavor. I drink the light that has less salt & calories.

Do You Eat A Lot Of Snacks With Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-23T10:58:00.000-08:00

No my family really don't eat a lot of snacks like chips,pretzels,crackers,
or things like that but if we do it's always No Salt or Low Salt.

Handling Radio Interview With Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-23T10:51:00.000-08:00

The radio DJ from Canada wanted to interview me twice by phone on his show but what if I get mixed up with fibromyalgia or can't think?. Well the DJ called me before the interview and let me know what he was going to talk about & I wrote it down what I was going to say as both radio interviews went well as I did not give up again because of fibromyalgia.
Thank you God for the power to handle my fibromyalgia. :)

What Kind Of Surface To Walk On With Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-23T10:47:00.000-08:00

I have learned it is better to walk on flat surface then a hill surface. Why?
Hill surface puts diffrent pressure on your body and can stir up fibromyalgia really bad as flat surface does not put that kinda pressure on your body. Walking is to help you not give you pain to feel like it's setting you back.

Thanksgiving 2007 Music Milestone With Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-23T10:39:00.001-08:00

Week of Nov. 18 07 to Nov 22 07 (Thanksgiving week) all songs on the "Radio Airplayed CD #1 (Fromm's Country Music) was played 220 times on 1 radio station in Australia. Hope this will inspire others with fibromyalgia life is over as their is always hope as the grace of God can still flow upon us so don't ever give up. :)

What Has Helped Me Deal With Fibromyalgia Fog?

2007-11-21T11:39:00.000-08:00

Here are some simple things you can do to help yourself vlear fibro fog:
*Repeat yourself as much as needed.
*Write it down anything you need to as many places as you can.
*Pick best time early in day to help overcome fibro fog.
*Stay active move around do your exercise daily.
*Engage yourself in reading books,jigsaw puzzles ect.
*Explain yourself to your family about loosing thought, getting mixed up, forgetful as they love you & want to help.
*Keep it quiet and slow to help focus.
Try these simple tips & they may help you with fibro fog.

What Is Fibro Fog?

2007-11-21T11:34:00.000-08:00

Fibro fog is loosing your thought, getting mixed up in your focus and thoughts, and forgetful. Next I will share tips that has helped me with fibro fog so please give them a try & see if they can help.

Taking On Overseas Radio Stations With Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-20T11:54:00.000-08:00

My family told me how good they thought my music is & needed to be heard on radio and I felt with fibromyalgia maybe not worth it but I started to check online found some radio stations overseas & sent my CD's to them. As it turned out a DJ from Canada got to know me as a person and played a lot of my music on his show but if I would have gave up with fibromyalgia this would have never happen. Thanks to my family for believing in me & my music & thanks to God for his love and giving me strength each day to hanlde my fibromyalgia.:)

Taking On Nashville With Fibromyalgia

2007-11-20T11:48:00.000-08:00

I sent my song called "What I Feel" to Nashville and tried my leads for 2 years & dealing with fibro problems and never really heard anything good from Nashville about my song and felt like giving up but my family kept saying how good my music was and not give up. Very glad I took their advice & didn't give up :)

Heating Pad & Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-18T07:26:00.000-08:00

I also found a good way to warm up muscles is a heating pad on aching cold stiff muscles. Try any or all of my tips in cold weather & fibromyalgia to see if any of them can help you.

How Did My Then Girlfriend React To My Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-18T07:20:00.000-08:00

At 1st she didn't understand it but she learned about fibromyalgia by research online and me talking about fibromyalgia. After she understood fibromyalgia she still stuck by my side and was a nanny in Hong Kong as she is from the Philippines and was going to Canada to work when I aksed her to marry me & she came to the USA & we got married Sept. 8 2001 and even today she tries to understand what I'm facing with fibromyalgia and works with me.

Sleeping Bag To Stay Warm & Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-18T05:20:00.000-08:00

When it's really cold and you try to sleep and feel cold try a sleeping bag to heat your body up not to feel cold & stiff when sleeping. This tips has helped me.

Down Style Heavy Winter Coat & Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-18T05:16:00.000-08:00

Besides dressing in layers I have found out down style heavy winter coat helps when you go out in the cold to keep the heat in and not your body to tighten up from fibromyalgia in the cold winter weather when you have to go out.

1st Song I Wrote With Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-18T05:13:00.000-08:00

From this letter I wrote my girlfriend how I felt about her I wrote a song called "What I Feel" & to date have written 2 types of this song that has gotten radio airplay in more then 56 countries.

How I Found My Song Writing Skill With Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-18T05:09:00.000-08:00

I was writing a letter to my then girlfriend (now my wife) about my fibro & how I felt about her and thought wow sounds like a country song so that got me on the track to try songwriting.

Fibromyalgia & Immune System Supplements For Winter?

2007-11-16T04:18:00.000-08:00

You should talk to your doctor about taking immune system supplements with your fibromyalgia meds & witch one are safe for you. Immune system supplements can help from getting sick but again please talk to your doctor.

Walking On Ice & Snow With Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-16T04:13:00.000-08:00

Make sure you take your time walking on ice & snow to make sure you have your footing so you don't fall. Also make sure you wear shoes that is made for snow and ice not ones that can make you fall very easy.

Blankets & Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-15T13:20:00.000-08:00

We have our own blankets and layers of them helps me more with fibromyalgia as my wife use to roll over and take all the blanketsso it has helped dealing in cold weather and sleeping for us.

How To Use Plug In Heaters In Cold Weather With Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-15T13:16:00.000-08:00

Well with the price of home heating oil a tip that can help along with fibromyalgia. We use a plig in heater in the room we are in to take the chill off. Also before we go to bed we put on the plug in heater in bedroom to get warm then turn it off when we go to bed as it seems to help my fibromyalgia some when I sleep.

Driving In Snow & Ice?

2007-11-15T13:10:00.000-08:00

I have a fire scanner and have it on and when roads start getting bad from ice & snow the scanner will have a lot of crashes and warn the fire people going to calls the roads are bad. Just a tip I use.

How To Handle Fibromyalgia & The New Year?

2007-11-15T13:03:00.000-08:00

In the new year you should set goals with fibromyalgia and focus on good like you're best days out in front of you, only good is on it's way like the messages from that smiling preacher Joel Osteen . Focus on the good is what I have learned and not focus on fibromyalgia and the bad.

Stuffing Yourself On The Holiday With Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-15T12:56:00.000-08:00

I always watch what I eat on holidays so my stomach does not bother me for days so I don't stuff myself till I'm sick. I have a few small plates of good holiday food instead of piling up my plate really high of food.

Fibromyalgia & No Holiday Money For Family Gifts?

2007-11-10T03:34:00.000-08:00

Well I have found the best gift you can give your family on holidays and any day is a hug and kiss and say thank you for loving me and standing be me. Your family will know what they do means a lot to you and sometimes that's worth more then any gift on earth as love is free and has no price tag but worth so much. So give it a try and if they think your cheap show them this blog and BLAME IT ON ME. (ok to smile here)

What Good Is This Fibro Blog?

2007-11-10T03:32:00.000-08:00

Fibro Blog's:A true life story of one human being who suffer from an invisible illness called Fibromyalgia but learning to live with it & shares tip's to help with Fibromyalgia.
livinglifewithfibromyalgia.blogspot.com
THIS IS A TRUE BLOG THAT CAN HELP PEOPLE WITH FIBROMYALGIA LIVE IN EVERYDAY LIFE WITH NO FALSE HOPES JUST THE TRUTH THAT HAS WORKED AND HELPED THEM!

Fibromyalgia & Decorating A Christmas Tree?

2007-11-10T03:27:00.001-08:00

Well if it's your turn to decorate a x-mas tree this year you can be smart about it. How?. Decorate the tree so much each day don't try to over due it maybe take 3 to 4 days until it's done as this is what I have done and some times my family pitches in to help me finish. Give it a try for your self to see if it helps you.

How To Be Thankful On Thanksgiving With Fibromyalgia

2007-11-10T03:15:00.000-08:00

Try to think of anything that has been good or happy no matter how small we all still have something to be thankful for with fibromyalgia on Thanksgiving so look in your life bet you can find something to be thankful for and try to focus on that to bring it more to light. Over past year as I look back I feel I have a lot to be thankful for from my family loving me so much, I'm still walking, having a doctor that really cares about my health,spending time with my family, seeing that smiling preacher Joel Osteen live, all the people putting their life on the line to keep us free, just some of the stuff I'm thankful for.

Fibromyalgia & The Flu?

2007-11-09T04:07:00.000-08:00

Well if you get the flu with fibromyalgia you will feel even worse with pain and may have trouble taking your fibromyalgia meds if you can't keep anything down.I have learned don't worry about trying to control your fibromyalgia pain your 1st thought should be to get over the flu and then get back to keeping your fibromyalgia pain in check.

Getting A Cold With Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-09T04:00:00.000-08:00

Best advice I can give is call or go see your doctor what over the counter cold meds should you take with fibromyalgia meds that will not interfear with fibromyalgia meds that can put in the hospital or worse as mixing meds can be very very dangerous so please don't do it on your own that's what your doctor's for.

Should I Mix Over The Counter Meds With Meds My Doctor Gives Me?

2007-11-09T03:53:00.000-08:00

No never without your doctor giving you the ok as it can interfear with your fibromyalgia meds and you could have very bad side effects. Before taking any over the counter meds talk to your doctor as mixing meds is not a silly game to play on your own.

3 Simple Things I Have Learned To Help Myself With Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-08T04:21:00.000-08:00

1.I have learned to go to bed at same time each night-2.get up same time each day-3.take my fibromyalgia meds same time each day -as these 3 simple things seem to help my body get into a routine and not feel like my body is so out of wack all the time with fibromyalgia . It has made my feel somewhat stable and able to help cope with my fibromyalgia so give it a try and see if it helps you.

How To Remember To Take Your Meds?

2007-11-08T04:13:00.000-08:00

For me I lay out my fibromyalgia meds for the week in a weekly pill case and each day lay my fibromyalgia meds where I can see them everytime I pass by each day to remember if I took them. Also you can write yourself notes and hang them around to take your fibromyalgia meds whatever is is ease to make and help you remember to take your fibromyalgia meds is what I have learned and seems to help me.

Is Going To The Doctor A Major Deal?

2007-11-08T04:08:00.000-08:00

Yes going to the doctor should always be a major deal with fibromyalgia. Your doctor can keep track of your fibromyalgia and other problems.
Make sure you share each time you visit your doctor your pain and other problems because if you don't tell your doctor they will not know.

Where Can I Buy A Travel Pillow?.

2007-11-07T07:02:00.000-08:00

Anywhere that you can buy luggage you should be able to buy a travel pillow or google travel pillow online to order online.I got my travel pillow at Walmart.

Fibromyalgia & Driving A Car?

2007-11-07T06:57:00.000-08:00

When I drive I always make sure the seat is seat to make me feel as confortable as I can. If I have bad neck pain & upper back pain I put a travel pillow around my neck for support and helps reduce the pain and it does not matter how I look as long as I am confortable to drive my car safe is all that matters to where I'm am going.

Travel On Plane Where Should I Put My Fibromyalgia Meds?

2007-11-07T06:47:00.000-08:00

You should put your fibromyalgia meds in a carry on bag take them on the plane with you put them in the over head luggage rack. Never put your fibromyalgia meds in your checked in luggage in case the airlines lose your luggage you will still have your fibromyalgia meds with you and don't need to get stressed you don't have your fibromyalgia meds.

How To Travel With Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-06T08:41:00.000-08:00

Lets use example of travel from east coast to west coast by train-plane-or car:Don't try to travel all the way in a day the best thing is to break it up and rest. Like travel so far and then get a hotel and rest at night and get up next day refreshed some to travel more. The worse thing is trying to travel from start to finish all at once as you will be in so much pain with your fibromyalgia and very mean ready to snap at anyone and your travel will be unhappy so learn to work with your fibromyalgia to ease your pain and travel may not be like a huge rough mountian for you.

How Did You Deal With Fibromyalgia Depression?

2007-11-06T08:29:00.000-08:00

When I found out I had fibromyalgia my life felt like a broken mirror and I didn't care to do anything but lay in bed all the time didn't care about anything just so depressed. A friend told me as long as you have breath their is hope of better things in life. I stop thinking of fibromyalgia as it don't rule my life. When I 1st had fibromyalgia I could not walk far felt so weak but I kept doing my workouts and today I look back and today i'm thankful for all things in life. I have learned to look at the good in my life my loving family, I can walk, I can still laugh & smile.I got out of thinking sad and thinking good thoughts I'm getting better thankful to God. Where you put your mind is where your going. Do yourself a favor tune into Pastor Joel Osteen (yes that smiling preacher) and his positive messages.

Will I Be Stuck In This Fibromyalgia Rut?

2007-11-06T08:21:00.000-08:00

Well it's really up to you. You can learn all you can and learn to handle things to make your life with fibromyalgia easy for you not always feel like things are like climbing a huge mountian. You choose to live life with fibromyalgia or let fibromyalgia run your life. This is how you kick the Fibromyalgia rut I have learned.

Is Their A Cause For Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-05T07:52:00.000-08:00

For the most part it is unknown what causes fibromyalgia but in my case it was traced back to a car crash that was not even my fault in 1987 as the trauma from that hard hitting car crash to my body triggered my fibromyalgia to set it's self off about 10 years later.

Does Fibromyalgia Effect Your Sleep?

2007-11-05T07:49:00.000-08:00

Yes it has mine I can't fall in a deep sleep and seem to be woken very easy or have nights can not sleep. If your having trouble sleeping the best thing to do is to talk to your doctor for their advice.

Feeling Tired With Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-05T07:45:00.000-08:00

Feeling tired is also a part of fibromyalgia so just rest when you feel like you hit the wall of tiredness and feel like you need to lay down. Over time of a daily exercise workouts your feeling of tiredness will not be as bad as in the begining.

Strong Muscles Verses Weak Muscles?

2007-11-05T07:38:00.000-08:00

Strong muscles by doing your fibromyalgia workouts mean your muscles will not get so tired and weak right away like weak muscles and you can adjust and work more with your body and handling fibromyalgia everyday. So this is why you should do your fibromyalgia workout everyday and not miss a day even on your bad fibromyalgia days.

How Do You Adjust Your Excercise To The Weather?

2007-11-04T02:55:00.000-08:00

Well in cold weather I do my same weight workout but allow extra time to do it and don't get excited just let my body tell me when it's ready to move on to next excercise. Also my walking in cold weather I may try to do one 10 min. walk a day let my body tell me and not push my body to suffer for days and don't worry about it as long as I do my workout everyday is what it's all about to me. In warm weather I do my same weight workout but go for 2 10-15 min. walks a day as I have learned to adjust from trial and error. Always talk to your doctor for their advice but hope this helps you adjust your excercise workout in all kinds of weather then not doing your excercise at all.

I Don;t See Much Change In My Health With My Exercise?

2007-11-04T02:49:00.000-08:00

It took almost 5 years of me doing my exercise workout to finally see my exercise is helping me so please hang in their and keep to your workout everyday of the year and you will see and feel some increase even if it takes time but don't give up.

Can I Skip My Exercise On A Bad Fibromyalgia Day?

2007-11-04T02:40:00.000-08:00

You may feel a lot of stiffness and a lot of pain and want to do nothing but you should do your exercise anyway because what you do everyday will help you in the long run. It's ok to take your time on a bad fibromyalgia day just make sure you finish your exercise routine no matter if it takes you all day.

Can I Stay In Bed All Day On A Bad Fibromyalgia Day?

2007-11-03T07:02:00.000-07:00

I use to do this but it made me feel even worse a lot more pain-stiffness and always turns into what I call a fibromyalgia neck headache. I have learned it is best to get out of bed and move around so the pain and stiffness does not get even worse

Having Plans & Having A Bad Fibromyalgia Day?

2007-11-03T06:50:00.000-07:00

So how do I handle having plans and having a very bad fibromyalgia day as I have had many with my fibromyalgia. 1st thing I don't get is upset or excited about not feeling good as it will only give stress and make me even worse. 2nd thing just take my time walking or what I'm doing does not matter if I'm out with the family they know how my body is acting I'm not having a good day and walk ahead and I can catch up or just sit and wait on them. If your family don't know or they are new to dealing with fibromyalgia tell them it's a bad day you will need to take your time or wait on them. Always be open and honest to share it helps your family understand and learn you with fibromyalgia is what I have learned.

Shopping With Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-03T06:41:00.000-07:00

I found out what worked for me when shopping with my wife is going to the store not at peak times can get what you need or looking for with out standing in long lines or fighting to get up and down the store with a lot of people in it. This method has worked well for me and spending time with my wife and working with my fibromyalgia. Knowing how to adjust your life with fibromyalgia is the best thing you can do for yourself and your family. Give it a try see if it helps you.

Holiday Get Togethers & Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-02T11:22:00.000-07:00

For holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas I tried to spend time with my family in the best time of the day like the morning when I was not so tired and felt like I was pushing myself into the really pain zone and being so mean. I'm sure you can work something out with your family also on holidays get togethers to make your fibromyalgia and family holidays work together and have some nice holiday memories.

Should My Family & Myself Learn All We Could About Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-02T11:15:00.000-07:00

Yes to help understand what your going threw with fibromyalgia your family should learn about it. Also you should learn all you can to help you understand what you will face and will feel as it's a big plus in the long run for you.

Should I Get Upset My Family Don't Know How Bad I Feel?

2007-11-02T11:10:00.000-07:00

No just stop and think they can't understand your pain if they don't have fibromyalgia so try not to be upset and don't beat yourself up they don't understand. When you feel yourself getting upset take a time out and say you don't know how they feel either when they are not feeling well.

Your Family Don't Understand Your Pain?

2007-11-01T09:29:00.000-07:00

Of course their not in your body they don't know how you feel what good days or bad days are for you so you have to tell them so they can help understand you and your fibromyalgia pain. Fibromyalgia is something to learn about for you and your family since it touches everyone close to so don't get upset help to educate is what I have learned as it helps you and your family both.

Ever Feel Like Your Family Thinks Your Faking?

2007-11-01T09:20:00.000-07:00

Yes I have when I was first told I had fibromyalgia I had family members tell me I was a bum and didn't want to work and was faking but my body knew something was wrong and was not just going away.

If You Have To Shovel Snow With Fibromyalgia?

2007-11-01T09:08:00.000-07:00

If you find you have to remove snow from a storm their is no way to get out of pain if you have to shovel but the best thing to do is push the snow don't lift the snow take your time and take as many rests as needed. Don't get excited slow down and take care of yourself don't over do or you will be in a lot of pain for days to come.

Cold Weather & Fibromyalgia Pain?

2007-11-01T09:00:00.000-07:00

Cold weather is not a friend it will give you a lot more pain and stiffness. The best way I have learned to dress in cold weather is in layers. Like t-shirt-long sweat shirt-sweat shirt coat-winter coat when I go out as my fibromyalgia pain is very bad in my neck and upper back. You can also have layers of clothes on and blankets when you sleep in cold weather.
Hope what I learned helps you in cold weather.

Rain & Fibromyalgia Pain?

2007-10-29T09:36:00.000-07:00

I have felt 2 kinds of pain when it comes to rain and fibromyalgia.
1st kind of pain: My fibromyalgia in summer time can tell when it's going to rain with the pain. Summer time rain is not as bad as the next to me.
2nd kind of pain: The worst kind of rain pain I feel with my fibromyalgia is the cool cold rain of fall and winter really makes my body feel stiff with lots of pain but I'm learning to handle it and adjust to it.

How Do You Deal With Fibromyalgia Pain?

2007-10-29T09:19:00.000-07:00

Besides taking my meds my doctor has given me and told how to take them I also have tried these with my doctor's ok:
Massages-seem to relax the muscles and help relieve pain.
Acupressure-Seems to help relax and make your muscles have a warm feeling.
Long Warm Showers-right on the spot that hurts for me as my pain is worse on the back of my neck & upper back seems to help relax muscles.
Biofreeze-cryotherapy cold method pain relieving spray go to
www.biofreeze.com to learn more.
Talk to your doctor about any of these ways to see if they can help you less your fibromyalgia pain. Hope this info helps.

Is Exercise In Water Good Also?

2007-10-29T09:10:00.000-07:00

I never tried it for my fibromyalgia but you can always ask and talk to your doctor about it.

What Kind Weight Exercises Do You Do?

2007-10-29T09:01:00.000-07:00

All sitting in a chair: Back rows for back-chest flies for my chest-shoulder raise in front-shoulder raise from side-bicep curls for biceps-tricep raise over head for triceps. All exercises are done slow and rest as needed between excercise is what I found works best for me.

Do You Sit Or Stand When You Do Weights?

2007-10-29T08:54:00.000-07:00

I sit in a chair that has a good back and feels good to me. Standing puts to much stain on my body as my Fibromyalgia is worse in my neck and upper back.

How Many Reps Is The Best For Fibromyalgia?

2007-10-29T08:37:00.000-07:00

Talk to your doctor 1st. My doctor had me start out with 2 sets of 10.
Now I have worked my way up to 5 sets of 10 with 5lb. each day even on bad fibromyalgia days when it takes me longer with the pain and burning but as long as I finish my work out is my many goal not how long it takes me.

How Heavy Weight Should Someone Use?

2007-10-29T08:29:00.000-07:00

Please talk to your doctor 1st. But for me my doctor had me start with 2 canned food in each hand and work my way up to 1lb.-2lb.-3lb.-4lb.-5lb. where I am now and staying their. With Fibromyalgia lite weights are the best heavy weights will only give you a lot of pain and not help you so don't feel bad your only doing lite weights because your helping your body and your fibromyalgia blend together in your life and helping yourself over time.

What Kind Of Other Exercise Seem To Help Fibromyalgia?

2007-10-29T08:23:00.000-07:00

Yes for me my doctor put me on a light weight workout everyday to help exercise my muscles movement and help with making muscles stronger to not get so tired in a short amount of time.

Is This Kind Of Walking Really Doing Anything?

2007-10-28T08:54:00.000-07:00

Yes my doctor told me by walking it uses every muscle in my body and keeps my muscle memory going so my body will not shut down and be in wheel chair in bed and can not move. I also found out I felt so much more pain and stiffness when I did nothing on a bad day then doing some walking and headaches always hit me and would not go away all day.

What kind Of Walking Time Limit Is The Best?.

2007-10-28T08:45:00.000-07:00

Let your body tell you. I started out maybe 5 Min. walks around where I live 1 or 2 times a day and worked up to 2 walks 15 mins. a day. Don't over do let your body tell you. Also cold-raining weather your body will hurt more so still walk but not as much as a good day when warmer and not in so much pain as it's best to adjust is what I found.

What Are Some Things You Can Try To Maintain Your Health?

2007-10-28T08:41:00.000-07:00

One of the best things that don't have a lot of strain on the body is walking at your own pace on a time limit as my doctor told me and I follow.

Is Their A Cure For Fibromyalgia?

2007-10-28T08:27:00.000-07:00

Sorry to say no not to date but research keeps going on. Their are things to maintain your health and help with the Fibromyalgia pain.

What Kind Tests Is Used To See If You Have Fibromyalgia?

2007-10-28T08:04:00.000-07:00

To date the only test I know of according to my doctor is called 13 point pressure test on your body. Fibromyalgia can not been seen on x-rays, MRI's or other tests and consider by some to be a invisible condition.