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No you’re not crazy. You most likely have fibromyalgia. Your whole body is in pain, especailly your muscles, ligaments, and tendons. You feel tired. There are places on your body where you can’t stand even the slightest pressure. I used to be called by other names such a tension myalgias, fibrositis, psychogenic rheumatism, and chronic muscle pain. The coditions all come under the fibromyalgia tent these days. Don’t worry. It is not a life-threatening condition and can be treated.

Everyday Fibromyalgia Pain Relief Methods That Work Like a Charm

Exercise is very important in Fibromyalgia pain relief. The best time to exercise is in the morning. This gives the best results. Start with 10 or 15 minute seesions and gradually work up to longer sessions (one hour is recommended) as soon as you experience no pain. Pain is not good. Stop if there is pain. Soreness is OK.

Aim For A Low Carbohydrate Diet

Another way in which you could achieve Fibromyalgia pain relief is through a low carbohydrates diet complemented by high consumption of protein. You need to be careful and avoid all the saturated fats from your diet, as well as sugar, alcohol, caffeine, and the like. A closely guarded diet and a good and regular exercising regime could work wonders here.

Use A Heating Pad

Get out the old heating pad. This handy appliance can be applied to the afflicted are and will increase the circulation. Increased bllod flow will mitiagate the symptoms of fibromyalgia. If you joints tend to stiffen up apply the heating pad to them too and the heat should loosen them up. A heating pad can be used at any time.

Direct Applications

In an emergency, there are many over-the-counter medications available at your local pharmacy or favorite supermarket. These medications come in lotions or ointments and are applied directly to the area in pain. Rubbing them in may relieve the Fibromyalgia pain. This may be a trial and error process to see whch ones work best.

Massage Can Help

Some people found that deep tissue message is very good at providing Fibromyalgia pain relief. You may like to combine this remedy with meditation as taught by yoga that has a great and positive impact on pain. Meditation has been found to be excellent in relaxing nerves and helping the deep tissue massage work at its best. It is important here that you use a very experienced masseuse as the therapy works only when the massage is done correctly.

Combinations

Better control of your pain may be possible by combining two or more of the above methods. That is, you cobine diet and massage for example. Don’t expect result overnight. It takes time for these methods to work. Once you find a combindation that works stick with it. Whatever you decide upon, od not forget to follow the diet and exercise for added benefits.

Treating Like With Like

You could also try out homeopathy cures for this pain - which is often highly effective Many scoff at this and say that this is only a placebo effect, but so what if it works

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