by Mara Rose. Mara has been living with chronic pain and fibromyalgia for the last 15 years.
Every morning, I wake up with a stiffness across my body that is so sharp and painful that I need to give myself anywhere from five to 15 minutes just to get out of bed. I slowly bend at the waist in a seemingly endless descent to gather objects off the floor. Pain begins to strike random joints and muscles as I prepare myself to stand. The first minutes of my day are consistently painful.
If you do not have a chronic illness, this is the only way I can describe what it might feel like to wake up with chronic pain from fibromyalgia or other pain issues each morning. Imagine the worst pain you’ve felt from exercise or an injury, multiply that all over your body, and apply that to yourself every single day. Pretty depressing, right?
Sometimes I am blessed with what we call a “good pain day,” but unfortunately chronic pain can change at any moment. My day might start out with mild pain, but can easily escalate mid-day to a level that is unbearable and unexpected. You never really know.
There are a lot of medications out there that promise “symptom-free” results, but they don’t always deliver. I was tired of the side effects and not seeing any improvement.
There ARE things we can do to help improve our symptoms of fibromyalgia naturally and they are more cost-effective than the “latest and greatest” antidepressant or pain medication (not that they aren’t ever needed).
Over the last 15 years, I’ve done a lot of research and essentially turned my body into a science experiment. With that said, I’d like to offer some tips to improving your personal health with just some small changes. Take them as you will; we are all different, so it’s important to find what works for you.
Suggestions for naturally treating fibromyalgia:
Taking care of YOU is not only important for your health, but for your loved ones too. You will be a better version of yourself if you make some positive and healthy changes!
If you have any other tips for improving fibromyalgia symptoms, please leave a comment below! Also, feel free to contact me any time. Keep an eye on my blog – there will be more healthy encouragement coming soon from myself and wellness professionals.
Remember… no one has to suffer in silence! Be well.
This guest post was written by Mara Rose of WordsByMara.com and is posted here with permission.
Mara Rose is a writer living with fibromyalgia, endometriosis, adenomyosis, and degenerative disc “disease.” She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and son, Micah. She’s active in the fibromyalgia and chronic pain online communities, and she’s currently working to develop local patient mentor programs in her area.
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