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North Attleborough, MA
October 29, 2016
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Members shared how they manage mornings despite severe pain and stiffness, with most describing a slow, strategic routine that includes taking... Read more

Members shared how they manage mornings despite severe pain and stiffness, with most describing a slow, strategic routine that includes taking medications first, stretching, prayer or meditation, and relying on hot showers or coffee to become functional within one to two hours of waking. Many community members described practical strategies like setting out clothes the night before, having a specific reason to get up such as caring for children or grandchildren, walking pets to stay mobile, using positive affirmations, and pacing tasks throughout the day with frequent rest breaks. A recurring theme was the vital role of faith and spirituality in maintaining hope and motivation, with members emphasizing prayer, gratitude practices, focusing on others rather than their own suffering, and reminding themselves that God never gives more than they can handle.

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I too, am usually at my most achy time, as it has been many hours since taking my meds. First, I drink down my venlaxaphine, Lyrica and the 1st step of my nutrients. Then, while still sitting on the bed, I meditate for however long I need to, usually about 10 minutes. I try to remember to think positive things and start off my day telling myself: I AM good things, such as;
I AM positive
I AM forgiving
I AM beautiful
I AM amazing
I AM abundant...and so on. At least 20 positive attributes.
Before rising, I do stretches of my arms, waist, back, legs, neck.
Upon getting to my kitchen downstairs, I take steps two and three of my nutritional plan.

October 29, 2016 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

More than one person in this conversation has mentioned drug interactions, one of which at least was upset at not being able to find out for themselves. Always: talk to your doctor about this.
However, if you cannot get answers from ANY doctor, I found this site helpful
https://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.php
Again, this is not to replace your doctor or pharmacist. This is to give you a place to start with, then I suggest bringing up concerns about specific interactions to your doctor.

November 10, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I appreciate every one's answer to the question and I like it that most of you focus on a spiritual /religious approach to the day. Several of you realize each day is an obstacle and march on in spite of the fatigue and pain.

October 29, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

+Nancy209 I understand boring. And, I'm one of those people that just cannot live with boredom. I got back into reading novels again after years of not doing so. I found starting with children's novels or young adult novels helped me ease back up to a higher level of reading. Now I have a ton of books on audio which I have bought one at a time over months, totaling years of collecting. This collection is to read, not to put on a shelf and never open. Also I have the good fortune to have a used computer that lets me get online to write here ... I use it also to play light mindless games to keep my fingers busy while I listen to audio books. I wish I could still knit or crochet, but even could I remember how, I've not the money to buy the things I'd need and wouldn't know what to make! To each her own! I guess the main thrust of what I'm getting at, is finding things that will keep my head out of trouble in ways that aren't adding to my troubles.

November 10, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

+PeggyDelauder Maybe this will help when you think the FibroFog is interfering with your prayers:
"Romans 8:26
Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered."

November 10, 2016

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