Here is another post from someone with fibromyalgia, giving some ideas of what she does to help her pain.

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Posted: Jul 12, 2009

I use vitamins, minerals, aloe vera and exercise.
Aloe vera prevents me from being punished after exercising.
I used to hurt for days after exercising before.

Exercising is still just as painful as before. :)

Thanks for the tip, Roger! We fibromyalgia types ( I won't call us sufferers) can use good tips because what works for one may work for another as well.

DonnaZ

I definitely agree with most of the steps described in the aforementioned post. Stretching is the most crucial one for me. If I don't stretch everyday especially when I get up in the morning I can't move all day. Keeping a routine is absolutely necessary for me. Activity is very important just not too much in one day.

Checking and reading these posts help me tremendously. I think it helps give me the will to keep going knowing that I have someone to share with. I guess they say "misery loves company" for a reason. Seriously, I would say I am not a miserable person. I have adjusted pretty well for someone that lives in constant pain, asleep or awake, every single day of my life. But, there are definitely ways to minimize the pain. I'm still glad to be alive.

Jennifer,

Thank you for your post. I am glad you find the fibromyalgia articles helpful. It does help to know that you are not the only one with the symptoms. More and more of us are being diagnosed. Sharing coping tips is very important. I wish more people with fibromyalgia would share their tips in this forum, as a help to others.

DonnaZ