Stay upbeat as much as possible
That helps me more than meds. Attitude contrbutes to how you feel

Besides my medicines, use of tens machine, I use Shiatsu , full bottom heating blanket, top full size heating blanket, water bed, hot water bottle, fan blowing gently on my body, cold Pak's, magic bags, slow stretch exercise, acupuncture, infa red light heat, chiropractic, relaxation techniques, warm bath, gentle massage, herbal teas, making love, snuggling with another person, snuggling with my dog, snuggling with my kitty, relaxation music, chamber music, listening to nature outside, nature sounds music, playing calming games, Sudoku & games that make you focus, vicks vapor rub, sharing my day with my Fibro friends, movies that make me laugh, watching comedy, holding babies, getting hugs, snuggling, gentle yoga, lying quietly with no noises, listening to birds chirping, looking at night starry sky, watching clouds move, and anything I haven't tried, spinal infiltrations, hand/arm braces, shoulder brace, neck brace, brace with pak warms up to body heat for spine, knee/leg brace, foot brace, using a cane/walker, slow nature walks, physio therapy, gospel music, praying, meditation, breathing techniques, reading funny stories, speaking the Psalm's outloud from my Bible, writing, painting/drawing, knitting, crocheting, coloring in coloring books, I probably forgot some, anything and @A MyFibroTeam Member

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Put on some music you enjoy. If it's 60's or above shake your booty. Just do alittle shaking don't want anyone getting hurt. Take a few dance steps and get into the rythem. It makes you feel like you did when that song came out. If you like country turn it up. I even put the old gossip songs in in the car and sing to them, they raise your spirts high.

I've been dealing with my condition 20 yrs. I suggest a jar or little bag labeled my Fibro Help. Write out everything. And take it out as needed. Try it. I'm reasonable bc I can't afford saunas, hot tubs etc. I guess I could add those things but enough is enough money wise. I need to eat too. Lol. OK friends I can be your Pastoral Doc. I'm new here. Its only been 3 months I think. Blessings to all of you. @A MyFibroTeam Member

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Yes exercise does. Especially the water going to a warm pool and doing Aquafit will make you feel great the rest of the day. I have walked and don't feel too bad but sometimes it is awful getting the walking done, but then I feel better after. You need to do exercise with Fibromyalgia. I love Hot tubs after doing Aquafit. Debbie who is doing dancing is doing exercise and also music makes you feel better.