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Members enthusiastically affirmed that using splints, slings, and braces for pain and weakness is a common and practical strategy, with many... Read more

Members enthusiastically affirmed that using splints, slings, and braces for pain and weakness is a common and practical strategy, with many keeping a variety of supports for different body parts to use as needed during flares or after overuse. Several members shared specific tools that help them manage, including wrist braces for typing or writing, tensor bandage gloves for hand pain, knee and ankle supports, Voltaren gel, electric blankets, and sports wraps for hypermobility. A recurring theme was the empowering mantra of doing whatever works for you, seeking medical attention for new or persistent pain, and finding comfort in knowing you are not alone in navigating fibromyalgia.