Treating fibromyalgia

milly beller, 3 months

I was diagnosed about 6 years ago after my doctor sent me to an arthritis consultant. brilliant doctor sent me to the arthritis rehab centre at our local "cottage" hospital. I spent two weeks as an inpatient answering loads of questions, attending relaxation classes, exercises, hydro pool and much more. I was so relieved to be told I had fibromyalgia, after a while I thought I was losing my marbles. No one seemed to know what was wrong and I am in constant pain and hurt all over. Like lots of other people I get unbelievably tired and weepy but find a nice warm bath helps. I never sleep very well, have just been diagnosed with anxiety (which also seems part of it). I drop things all the time and do tend to burn myself when cooking (which is worrying) because of the numbness and pins and needles. I also trip a lot because at times my feet are quite numb. My memory is also bad at times and I cant even remember my phone number!! Try relaxation techniques, a little gentle exercise like walking and know your limits. Stop and have a power nap it helps a lot.

kath gregory, about 1 year

ive had fibro for 5yrs,and the main problem is getting other people to understand(like my husband) because its not visable,broken leg-poor you,broken body-where? also i thought i was losing my mind,forgetting important things,like picking granddaughter up from school. but thanks to sites like this ,i now realise its another sympton.also when it gets to much to ber,do you find the docs arnt very symphathetic? is it because they dont know to do?

barbara, about 1 year

i have been reading the reports and help on this distressing condition, i am at present off work with " Post viral Fatigue, can anyone tell me if there condition was discribed as this, i am constantly tired i have pain in my neck and lower back (not severe But painful) i have what i can only discribe as pain in my hands and fingers that i can liken to arthuritis but have been tested for this. i usually sleep better of an afternoon than of a night. im just curious if i may have a mild form of this. Any replies would be gratefully received many thanks Barbara

peter woods, about 1 year

I was diagnosed with global fibromyalgia about 9 years ago,I was a healthy man with no real physical problems.Since then my life has been miserable,constant pain in every inch of my body including awful stomach ache, pain in my groin and my penis especially when i need to pee.Headaches that feel like my brains going to explode I have numbness in my hands and the soles of my feet.All this causes very bad bouts of depression and mood swings.I could take boxes of painkillers but it has little effect when its really bad,the constant muscle pain is very frustrating as I get exhausted doing such simple tasks.My consultant and GP have been very understanding but told me from the beginning there is not alot can be done for this condition.This is a very debilitating condition and has made every day a constant battle just trying to have a semblance of quality of life.

samantha, about 1 year

i have fibromyalgia for a few years and its taken its toll,, i am 38 and a mother of one ,,,

cathie, about 1 year

my husband is a sufferer of fibromyalgia for 14 years now. doctors dont know enough about this dreadful illness and therfore cant really help. he is inconstant severe pain and has been depressed for abround 10 years because of the pain. it is extremely hard to watch someone who is 34years old have days when he doesnt want to live. painkillers are just about taking the edge off the pain and hes been told theres no other help for him!! i just wish there was more help and support for fibromyalgia patients and their families.

julia neophitou, about 1 year

fybromyalgia effects my breathing which is very frightening also i get very dizzy. i find stretching exercises good for the pain.

dawn taylor, over 2 years

i found tht having a warm bath with muscle soak ( radox ) helps very well when i have real bad days