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I have the hardest time taking showers/baths. I have a shower chair but it doesn't seem to change how exausted I am after I get out.

August 3, 2019
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Members shared creative strategies for making shower and bath time less exhausting, with many emphasizing the importance of breaking tasks... Read more

Members shared creative strategies for making shower and bath time less exhausting, with many emphasizing the importance of breaking tasks into smaller steps, such as washing hair one day and shaving another, or using dry shampoo between washes to extend time between full hair washes. Several members described practical tools and modifications that have helped, including shower chairs, handrails, lower water pressure, bidets for in-between days, and keeping the bathroom warm to prevent post-shower chills that worsen fatigue. A recurring theme was the need to plan ahead by laying out supplies beforehand, allowing ample rest time both before and after, and showering at night whenever possible so you can go straight to bed and recover.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I take mine at night then I can relax for the night. Makes it so much easier to just go to bed.

August 7, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

I use a shower chair and make sure i have plenty of time to recover after having a shower. I often get out of the shower, dry myself and wrap myself in a towel and then go and lay down on my bed to rest so that i have the energy to get dressed. I used to wash my hair with shampoo and conditioner but now only wash it with just conditioner which has meant my hair is not so oily and i dont have to wash it quite so much. I Use lots of conditioner so its easier to do my hair after a shower. At the moment in New Zealand it is winter so i only shave my legs every few weeks.๐Ÿ˜‚ I also am careful what soaps etc i use as my skin can be sensitive. I like quite hot showers but try not to have it so hot now cos i always felt faint. I also turn the water pressure down low in the shower when im having one of those days where my skin hurts. Having a shower before bed can be helpful so that you can just hop into bed and go to sleep. I also always try to ask my partner to be in a room near the bathroom so i can call out if i need help or feel like im going to colapse.
Also i make sure the heater is on so when i get out of the shower i dont get cold (during winter).
No matter what i do though having a shower is always exhausting!!!

August 4, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Layout everything you will need in your shower and after your shower
Beforehand.
Rest a bit and then take a short shower,
How long can it take to wash "all parts" and rinse before getting out?
Make sure you have a
Safe handrail in your tub or shower. and non slip
mats if you use them.
Then rest again.

August 4, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

i got a new short haircut plus i split my shower time. one day washing hair and body and another day shaving...

August 4, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Thank you so much, Shellyburcham. That's usually what I do also, but there are times when I need to take one during the day before I go somewhere and I have such a hard time with it. I prefer to take them at night right before bed.

September 4, 2019

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