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If they do exist and you have one you would like to recommend, please drop it here!

April 15, 2021
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Members shared a variety of practical approaches to managing fibromyalgia through movement and lifestyle changes, with many emphasizing that... Read more

Members shared a variety of practical approaches to managing fibromyalgia through movement and lifestyle changes, with many emphasizing that everyday household chores like mopping and vacuuming can serve as effective low-impact exercise for the core. Several members recommended specific tools and practices, including the My Net Diary app for tracking food intake, fascia stretching, celery juice in the morning, and tai chi or chi kung exercises designed for rheumatic diseases. A recurring theme was the acknowledgment that chronic pain and fatigue worsen with age and make consistent exercise difficult, but staying as active as possible within one's limits, even in small bursts of 20 to 30 minutes, can help manage symptoms without the need for formal programs.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I dont know of any actual programs. Sorry.

On a sarcastic note though smoking weed can boost metabolism and aid in sleep. If you can manage to stick with healthy foods and healthy calorie intake maybe the boost in metabolism can help burn fat if you are able to get some exercise.

Working a physical job can be good exercise. If you arent fortunate enough to have a physical job doing household chores can be exercise. Mopping and vaccuming can be a decent workout for your core.

April 15, 2021
A MyFibroTeam Member

I use an app called "My Net Diary" and track and weigh my food,, when im good it works like a dream no exercise needed ,, but i do try to get up and move about every hour or so and do something for about 20 to 30 minutes,, ie laundry, clean out garage, dishes or just stretching ,, i was doing really really well then covid vaccine kicked my butt

April 19, 2021
A MyFibroTeam Member

I try and stay as active as I can and household chores are what I do although hubby helps me. That being said, now, no matter what I do, I have pain and fatigue.. so my symptoms have become worse. Chronic pain is so hard to manage. I understand how people can become addicted to painkillers.

April 16, 2021
A MyFibroTeam Member

The chores you mention bring on excruciating pain that lasts a long time. Not so for me. I've had fibro for years now and when a few fibro warriors said that fibro gets worse with age, I said to myself, no, not me....well I am older now and day by day it is more of a struggle and more intense pain..
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April 16, 2021
A MyFibroTeam Member

I, ve done a treatmant in a revalidation clinic in 2015. We had tai chi and chi qung lessons . At first i was sceptic but later on i felt less tired and more relaxed and less pain. I think i, ll try it again. Yoy can find a tai ch program especially made fir reumatic diseases on youtube. I think it, excellent for fibromyalgia. It, s a low impact fitness program.

November 16, 2022

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