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A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Omaha, NE

I keep seeing this pop up and was wondering if anyone had tried it yet. I tried looking for unpaid reviews but didn’t see any. It’s a little pricey to just “try” so I was hoping someone has tried this already and might have some good insight.

June 24, 2018
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Members shared mixed experiences with the Hummingbird by Vital Motion, a massage vibrator marketed for fibromyalgia pain relief, with... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with the Hummingbird by Vital Motion, a massage vibrator marketed for fibromyalgia pain relief, with reactions ranging from helpful to harmful depending on individual sensitivities. Several members found that massage or vibration worsened their pain by overstimulating nerves and muscles, though one member reported significant relief specifically for plantar fasciitis, experiencing hours of foot pain relief after 10 to 20 minutes of use. A recurring theme was that fibromyalgia varies greatly from person to person, so what works wonders for one may do nothing or cause harm for another, with practical advice including taking advantage of the 60-day trial period and being cautious about return policies and refunds.

A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member I honestly hope you get feeling better with the use of it but like I said, I feel worse with massage or any stimulation to the muscles or nerves!! It’s like you’re waking up your muscles, veins and nerves and they’re saying okay, now it’s time to start the pulsating, throbbing deep down pain and make you pay for disturbing their rest! I know this sounds crazy but that’s exactly how it makes me feel!!!

August 1, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I’d send it back!!! One thing we definitely don’t need is more pain!!!

August 2, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

This is a massage vibrator. Any massage any time any where causes blood to move and we feel better temporarily. There is no magic for Fibro but you will see a lot of ads for it!
Do what feels good for you. I love massage some people find it itchy or irritating.

June 24, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I tried it and had an awful experience. It fired up every nerve ending in my body. My whole body felt like pins and needles. Proceed with caution.

March 8, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Didn't work! Returning. Go to Walmart and buy a foot massager it will do the same thing.

January 14, 2019

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