Years ago , I heard a celebrity with fibromyalgia talk about compression clothing being helpful. He recommended a certain kind and I ordered quite a few pieces of clothing. I find that it has been helpful
I have “Tension/Support socks that my Dr. prescribed & get them from my Pedorthist
I have started using them. They are a big help for my achy legs. I feel so much difference when wearing them. I bout Viasox. Amazon sells them or get them from Viasox website.
I brought compression socks just ankle ones which really helped and also depending in were I'm walking I have compression shin supports, which really help. They are supposed to be for runners
UGH every now and then I have to kick my legs and try to get comfortable at nite. And sometimes getting out of bed and stretching helps sometimes I have to get out fo bed a 2nd time to stretch- is this Restless Leg?
And I've been on Gaba for how long?
Does anyone have peripheral neuropathy in their lower legs & feet without diabetes? I'd love to know your symptoms and experience as I think I've developed it too 😕
@A MyFibroTeam Member "Alpha Lipoic Acid 600mg" My friend's naturopath has her taking 600 mg three times a day. I hate that you and I and others are dealing with this and hope for some answers and… read more
I have fibro and osteoarthritis, and Im struggling with pain and swelling in my hands. I find a heat pack helps but have to wear a glove and put the patch on that as Ihave burnt myself more than once. Also, not practical during the day.
Does anybody use compression gloves to help pain?
I type all day for work and sometimes feel the stuffiness build throughout the day. Compression gloves help but make it a little harder to work. I find if I put them on a take a break for 30 to 60… read more
Yes, at times…it morphs from place to place.
Yes all the time, can't get on the ground or run, are legs are water logged
Mine was so bad that my lower spine was operated on. So yes I do and did! It’s so much better but my upper spine and neck is now troublesome!
Wow! After all these years, I finally found several articles in Health Rising on this issue. This describes most of my bizarre issues with fibromyalgia that makes doctors think I’m nuts. Has anyone else ever heard of orthostatic Intolerance?
Aww Thank you Sherilynn. I just found this old post and a light bulb went off. Not saying it is something I have but you know how you just go UMMMM. 😁
Has anyone tried compressions sleeves for muscle pain? Have you had good results? I remember wrapping my legs in ace bandages in high school when my shin splints were really bad and the pressure eased the pain a bit. At least enough for me to walk. I wonder if sleeves would help my forearms when the muscles feel like they’re seizing up.
Try taking a shower with Lavender Epsom Salt and add a teaspoon of imitation vanilla to make it a scrub and wet your body and put some on your head and face and work down. It relaxes the muscles… read more