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Kingston, ON

Does anyone have a real problem with leg pain and hip pain?

January 22, 2019
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Members overwhelmingly confirmed experiencing persistent leg and hip pain as a significant fibromyalgia symptom, with many describing daily... Read more

Members overwhelmingly confirmed experiencing persistent leg and hip pain as a significant fibromyalgia symptom, with many describing daily discomfort ranging from deep aching to sensations like ice picks or nerve pain radiating down the legs. Several members shared practical strategies that brought them relief, including stretching routines morning and night, cortisone shots for bursitis, magnesium powder for restless legs and cramps, CBD oil, dietary changes like going paleo and eliminating gluten and preservatives, regular low-impact exercise such as walking and swimming, and physical therapy or chiropractic care. A recurring theme was the importance of starting slowly with movement despite initial pain, seeking proper diagnosis to rule out conditions like bursitis or sciatica, and combining multiple approaches since relief is often temporary and requires ongoing self-management.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Welcome. Yes Magnesium helped a lot. But CBD helped more. Initially I changed my diet to paleo after a complete detox recommended by my naturopath- these things took my pain from 9/10 to 2/10.
I am still paleo ( mostly ๐Ÿ˜‰) and I find gluten & preservatives kill me. Including artificial sweetners.
Diet, exercise, physio, and supplements are my keys to reducing pain.
xxx

January 22, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hip pain was my first symptom 15 years ago. It turned out I had bursitis in both hips ( type of arthritis) probably due to my dancing past, treated them with cortisone shots & physio which helped significantly but as Fibro emerged so the hip pain returned. I managed to reduce it significantly with CBD oil & HRT to treat the menopause which made all pain worse. I still see a physio & I do specific stretches morning and night. I often get restless legs & foot calf pain for which I take magnesium powder which helps almost instantly.
Hope this helps.
Georgie

January 22, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi guys, i am in Australia, so i order online through a company called Ricks Hemp Oil. I know there are lots of brands. My friend in Canada got CBD oil prescribed from her doctor and it made her really ill, so i know it's not for everyone unfortunately.
Exercise is key. I stretch every morning and night, i walk, i swim occasionally and i ride a bike. In the beginning it was really painful, but it gets better.
cheers
Georgie

January 24, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Massage will help.

January 22, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

yes everyday, also my back hurts all the time. It gets worse at times, but always hurts

March 3, 2019

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