Vicious Cycles That Interrupt Healing—from Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Other Illness
People with any chronic illness tend to develop a set of self-defeating vicious cycles, which conventional medical approaches too often overlook. Our office places high priority on reversing these self-defeating cycles, as they are major obstacles to healing.
http://www.drpodell.org/reversing_8_cycles.shtml
Yea. Once you get to think of it it puts a perspective on it and let's you have more control.
Was it easy to get approved using fobromyalgia as diagnosis? Im also worried that they'll only give partial approval, like just driving me to a bus stop, since technically I COULD walk. However I get so dizzy and weak if I walk too much. Thanks everyone!
They fail to understand the concept of post exertional malaise and how three buses to get somewhere renders someone too sick to get home. They need to up their game. Walking down a hallway is not… read more
Have anyone tried dry needling? I tried it today and while I feel better I also have a huge flare. Not sure wheatear to continue or not.
Yes it helps very much
Thanks to those who have offerred up their advice. It helps to hear other people's suggestions. I have often looked up online sites on fibro and been overwhelmed by the amount of information that is… read more
Hi.
I was recently diagnosed with Fibro about a month ago. Things were going great for me two years ago, my illustration business was just starting to pick up, I got a dog so I could get out and exercise more. Then boom, around February the Fibro symptoms hit hard and it's been all down hill from there.
I'm no longer able to draw fast enough or long enough to support myself as an artist, I'm going to be losing my health insurance come January, the doctor I've been seeing apparently won't… read more
I'm so sorry to hear of your struggle. I've heard of so many people in the same situation. Does your area have a 211 phone number, or something of the sort for area resources? Perhaps you could… read more
I can be feeling fine and out of nowhere get suddenly weak and feel exhausted.
Unfortunately, all the time.
My doctor wants me to an opioid for my pain and I don't want to get dependent on them
Opioids in combination of other. things absolutely help me.
Does any of you have chemical sensitivities? I break out in a rash so bad I have to get a Prednisone shot or take the pills. I break out from chlorine, so I can not go swimming, Salt water...no beach fun, the sun if I am exposed like all day, bug spray, sunscreen, and tanning beds. So summer really sucks! Does anyone else have these skin sensitivities?
I cannot be around perfumes, candles, laundry detergent that smells, room deodorizer, ... most chemicals now. I avoid certain stores and events because of odors.
I told myself this year I am to take better care of myself!!! So far I've been very slow at it ( for obvious reasons) NO more excuses; I am my top priority!
So please tell me what it is that helps you feel better and relaxed or pampered??! Do you use expensive/quality shampoo conditioner??? Get you nails done??
Button line what's your "GO-To" for self care???? Beyond medication.
@A MyFibroTeam Member Have thought of you sweetheart
You are a true warrior honey and overcoming so very much. Self care is so good for you
Good to see you around once more. Take care my dear… read more
My fibro and chronic fatigue is having a hissy fit at the moment. Because I am stressing about Christmas. Most of my in laws think I am faking it and tease me for being tired. I know spending a whole day with a loud group is going to kill me afterwards. How can I politely explain to them that fibro and chronic fatigue is a real illness.
My hubby sent a very long email. They have been educated and they actually feel sorry for me and did not realise how serious it was. So all good.