Possible Pain Abatement Ideas for Fibromyalgia Suffers

Finding pain relief or even just a comfortable position to sleep in is very difficult for those suffering from Fibromyalgia. Many suffers have found various tips and tricks that work for them, these include:

The rib pain is a frequent complaint that prevents getting any rest amongst Fibromyalgia sufferers. You likely not lie on any side that is comfortable since the rib is affected no matter what position you are in, so consider adapting your sleep environment to be as comfortable as possible. Invest in comfortable pajamas such as a non-binding silk pajama so that even if you cannot get sleep, you rest comfortably. Consider also high thread count sheets - often on sale at Overstock.com or Amazon.com - and sometimes at TJMaxx to be comfortable, and consider getting a supportive body pillow from Brookstone or other similar stores to accommodate your ribs. Many items that are sold to make a pregnant woman comfortable will also be of benefit to you in supporting the achy back and rib joints. While you may not get to sleep, at least you will be comfortable and can rest and relax instead of spending the night with anxiety and pain, which only makes you more miserable and can set of migraine jags.

Ask your doctor about Green tea. Tea often helps with inflammation of joints and builds the immune system. Try SpecialTeas.com or adagio.com for whole leaf teas in tasty flavors that you cannot even tell are good for you. Another thing to ask your doctor about is Alpha Lipoic Acid, an antioxidant, and Spirulina which can help build immunity as well, both are found in most health food and vitamin stores.

Arnica is an herb that helps relieve achy joints and soft tissue. It is available in a cream form and a tablet and in a patch form (like the nicotine patch but with the herb infused instead) at stores like Massage Warehouse and Uncommon Goods.

It is important to have a primary care doctor who understands Fibromyalgia to get the proper medical care. An osteopath might have more treatment ideas than your traditional physical therapist or orthopedic. An orthopedic doctor looks primarily at bone pain, not soft tissue and not at the kind of rib pain associated with Fibromyalgia. A physical therapist may be sympathetic but is used to treating different types of ailments than yours, which respond to traditional treatments.

Get a shower spray cleaner so you do not have to scrub the shower as much yourself, and so that you can keep mold to a minimum in your home. Any allergens can possibly flare your immune response. Consider dusty areas in your home or any other allergen that might attack your immune system and how to address it with some of the electronic cleaning systems like the Roomba.

Work on your posture. While it is difficult to do so, improving your posture with gentle stretching and perhaps a shoulder posture brace will help keep your ribs and other affected joints stronger and less susceptible to strain pain. Even if you cannot do much, that is okay, just do gentle increments, even if only a few seconds, and build up. Do not be discouraged if you cannot do much, since this is something you can work on and it means there is lots of room for improvement.

Be careful of how much time you spend on the computer. It may be tempting to do most of your shopping and socializing (emailing friends and support groups) and research online when you are limited in function, but even people without any health problems develop aches and pains and chronic conditions from regular computer use. Take frequent breaks and make sure to get your vision checked regularly to ensure that you are not straining your eyes to see or your neck to crane forward to compensate for visual issues.