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Energy And Exercize

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Toledo, OH

Fibro zaps your energy but your doctor tells you that more exercise will ease the pain, how do you move more if you just don't have the energy?

July 9, 2016
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Members challenged the common medical advice that exercise helps fibromyalgia pain, with many sharing that physical activity actually triggers... Read more

Members challenged the common medical advice that exercise helps fibromyalgia pain, with many sharing that physical activity actually triggers severe flares, fatigue, and worsening symptoms rather than relief. Several members described finding small, individualized approaches that work for their bodies, including warm water aquafit classes, very short walks broken into manageable chunks, gentle yoga on good days, and reframing housework as movement, while emphasizing the critical importance of listening to your body and resting when needed to avoid multi-day crashes. A recurring theme was the frustration of doctors not understanding that fibromyalgia bodies respond differently to exercise, the grief of losing former active lifestyles, and the need for self-compassion when traditional fitness advice simply does not apply.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I find that doctors don't always know your body "fibro language". So I listen to my body. If I have the energy to do something then I do it. I still have to watch that I don't over do it as that can set me back 1- 3 bad days from overdrive. I also find the pain killers that work for you providing it doesn't clash with other meds can help as well as shutting ur body down. Take a nap for as long as u can. I find my muscles relax and I can go again. I have started Banting for 5 months now and my energy levels are much higher. Not so tired most days. Hope this helps some. Take care and bunny hugs to all.

July 10, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Being a curvy girl, whenever I go to GP, my weight always mentioned. You need to exercise more she says, but I in so much pain say I. It's just one big vicious circle I wish I could get out of!!! 🐰

July 10, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I sooooo agree with your comment!!!! I have and always continue, to ask myself this SAME exact question!! I would like to find some answers to this dilemma as well. Hopefully we'll find some answers! :)

July 9, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Exercise thats a joke, the most exercise i do is the housework and even that is painful, and fatiguing.
I understand the logic in exercise, and that is so our limbs do not become weak and waste away,but when the drs mention exercise they mean to walk and keep walking or to attend a gym. Erm not possible, having multiple conditions one aggravates the other. So its a no win situation.
Even after a little bit of house work i find having to go back to bed either late morning or in the afternoon for two hours.

November 6, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

play mind games, just tell yourself your going to the end of the driveway, then pick another point to make it to etc, etc

July 26, 2016

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