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Elwood, IL

Why is it that when I'm sitting and relaxing my pain is worse than if I'm walking around and doing something. As soon as i start relaxing again the pain comes back. Is it only me or does everyone experience this?

June 16, 2016
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Members strongly agreed that pain often intensifies during rest and relaxation, with many describing how staying in motion provides temporary... Read more

Members strongly agreed that pain often intensifies during rest and relaxation, with many describing how staying in motion provides temporary relief through distraction and preventing muscles from stiffening up. Several members shared coping strategies including Epsom salt soaks, tramadol, stretching, pacing activities even on good days, and using meditation or hobbies like crocheting and coloring to redirect focus away from discomfort. A recurring theme was the frustrating irony of looking forward to rest only to experience worsened pain, along with the challenge of learning to pace oneself without overdoing it when feeling good.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes!!! I think we finally get to be connected with our bodies. Maybe all day we feel the same but we are too busy to pay attention?

June 16, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I find I notice my pain more in bed at night..... the more activity I do during the day the more pain I'm in when I lay down. I try to pace myself but I'm still learning that one. Lol.

June 16, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, I have noticed the same. When you keep moving and are distracted you are not focused on any pain. Keep moving daily in slow moderation and meditate, pray, listen to music to help take your mind off of the pain.

June 16, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

My pain is always bad when I first get up in the morning, and then isn't too bad during the day, but it comes back in the afternoon around 3-4 pm and gets really bad when I lay down at night to try and sleep. I seldom ever get to sleep right away and then never sleep the whole night through.

July 18, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, we all need to learn our pace, but its so hard when we feel good. My daughter always tells me to take it easy even when i feel good.

June 16, 2016

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