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Pompano Beach, FL

I have been having this tremendous pain in every joint i have for the last 3 years until in August 2015 when the doctor told me that I had fibromyalgia and he told me to exercise that is the only thing to make me feel better but i tried to tell him I cant not only do i have fibro and high blood pressure but i also have arthritis in my knees and a torn meniscus in my left knee and i dont know if anyone else has this but i have noticed that my toes would feel like concrete and feel like they are… read more

January 5, 2016 (edited)
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Members shared their experiences with exercising while managing fibromyalgia, with many emphasizing that while doctors often recommend... Read more

Members shared their experiences with exercising while managing fibromyalgia, with many emphasizing that while doctors often recommend movement, uncontrolled pain and fatigue make traditional exercise feel nearly impossible. Several members found relief by starting slowly in a pool, which reduces joint stress, and gradually building up to gentle activities like yoga, walking, or light weights, though many stressed the importance of pacing to avoid triggering flares or extreme muscle soreness. A recurring theme was frustration with doctors who don't acknowledge how debilitating the pain is, alongside encouragement to find supportive providers, listen to your body, and explore options like water-based exercise or natural supplements such as dRibose.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I had a doctor that told me the same thing...... I got a different doctor. I'm doing much better. I know I'll never be without pain, but I also know that with the right doctor it can be tolerable for the most part.(((hugs)))

January 5, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi I have a big problem with my legs bothering me since I got told I have Fibro and walking or exercising is so hard unless I am in a pool as for the antidepressant I am taking Celera and it does help with your Fibromyalgia helps with your brain signals helps with pain but I do take a pain pill I have had surgery on both knees so I feel your pain , get your knee repaired it will help.I also have Dysautonomia which makes things harder and high blood pressure too so the medicine does help me . Hope this helps feel free to ask me anymore questions

January 5, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I am in Florida now and to be honest i feel like i have gotten worse since being here... In NY i didnt feel as bad as i do on a daily basis maybe cuz i am not there for the cold weather but i do know that the warm weather makes my pain worse.... I have also noticed alot of itchy patches around my joint area like by my elbows. Has anyone else have this? I would like to try the swimming part to see if it helps

January 5, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member I have quitecca variety on my exercise plan. I try to work out three to four hours s week. I do one hour classes including light weight weights , gentle barre , yoga and walking up to 3 miles once a week. I also try to include a stretch or gentle yoga once a week as a bonus/reward workout. Guided meditatin (u-tube) works wonders when I make the time for it It really helps a lot!!!

March 12, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

MollyFrost what is your exercise regime? How many miles do you walk each day? How many steps do you record on your pedometer? How many lengths do you swim? I'm just trying to get a feel for what exercise people actually do. Many thanks!

February 18, 2016

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