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Matlock, UK

Does the cold or a nice cool breeze easy anyone elses fibromyalga as it does to mine ???

September 26, 2015
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Members shared varied experiences with temperature and fibromyalgia symptoms, with some finding cool weather and autumn temperatures in the... Read more

Members shared varied experiences with temperature and fibromyalgia symptoms, with some finding cool weather and autumn temperatures in the 50s to 70s most comfortable for easing muscle pain, while others reported that cold triggers flare-ups and prefer dry heat around 100 degrees or therapeutic heat from pools, saunas, and heating pads. Several members described humidity as particularly problematic regardless of temperature, noting it worsens their symptoms and forces them to stay indoors with air conditioning during summer months. A recurring theme was the highly individual nature of fibromyalgia, with practical suggestions including topical products like Icy Hot, Bio-freeze, and Sombra gel, as well as Epsom salt baths for managing morning stiffness and severe leg cramps.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I use Max Freee, icy Hot or Bio-freeze to help with leg cramps. I get them so bad at times I can hardly move and they last for 20-30 minutes or longer I suppose if I don't put one of the above on, sometimes my cramps leave dark purple bruises. I also find hot baths with. Epsom salt to help especially in the mornings when I wake up achey all over

September 26, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Ill have to try the cooling gels packs thanks for the advice :-)

September 26, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Sombra is another gel that's helpful for treating leg and body aches, the only drawback is that it's made from capsasian (from chili peppers ) and washing your hands after each use several times is a must !!!

September 26, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

The heat helps me if it's a heated pool, sauna, heating pad , heated blanket, but the humidity affects me negatively in the summer. These other forms of heat relax away some of my pain. Once I get cold to my joints it's " a done deal"and a flare up is sure to follow .

September 26, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Wow I love the cold jts so much better than the heat

September 26, 2015

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