Yes, some manage it better than others, and each person’s fibromyalgia varies. I hope to help each person better manage their pain using various resources, and sharing my experiences. Thank you for reading! Please feel free to share this page with others!
Fibromyalgia is not only a physical suffering with pain, it affects at emotional and mental level too. The person who suffers from fibromyalgia requires emotional support to fight this disease.
Brandi – Is there a “universal” journal out there somewhere or even better – on your desk that we can use to track pain, activity, how meds are working etc ?
Hi, Rebecca! Yes!! Massages are a great way to help loosen the muscles and ease overall body aches. However, before starting a massage ask the therapist if they are familiar with fibromyalgia. There are certain massages that can be painful and cause more harm if done incorrectly on someone with fibromyalgia. Having a conversation about it beforehand would be the best approach. Myofascial Release Therapy is one of the best massage/therapies for fibromyalgia as it targets the fascia (the thin layer of tissue laying over the muscles). Let me know if you have any other questions!
In the fibro/trapezius muscle article, the blue box quotes use the abbreviation CWP, but I can’t find anyplace that states what these letters stand for. Can you tell me? Thnx!!!
I know several people with this. Some seem to manage it better than others. Everyone is different. Thank you for sharing this information.
Yes, some manage it better than others, and each person’s fibromyalgia varies. I hope to help each person better manage their pain using various resources, and sharing my experiences. Thank you for reading! Please feel free to share this page with others!
Very good information.
Thank you!
Fibromyalgia is not only a physical suffering with pain, it affects at emotional and mental level too. The person who suffers from fibromyalgia requires emotional support to fight this disease.
You are correct, and most of the time we overlook the emotional and mental effects, too.
Yea that true for me
Brandi –
Is there a “universal” journal out there somewhere or even better – on your desk that we can use to track pain, activity, how meds are working etc ?
Hi, Cindy! I asked Being Fibro Mom followers for their suggestions and you can see those ideas by CLICKING HERE.
Can people with fibromyalgia get massages done to them?
Hi, Rebecca! Yes!! Massages are a great way to help loosen the muscles and ease overall body aches. However, before starting a massage ask the therapist if they are familiar with fibromyalgia. There are certain massages that can be painful and cause more harm if done incorrectly on someone with fibromyalgia. Having a conversation about it beforehand would be the best approach. Myofascial Release Therapy is one of the best massage/therapies for fibromyalgia as it targets the fascia (the thin layer of tissue laying over the muscles). Let me know if you have any other questions!
In the fibro/trapezius muscle article, the blue box quotes use the abbreviation CWP, but I can’t find anyplace that states what these letters stand for. Can you tell me?
Thnx!!!
Hi, Shauna! Great question! CWP stands for Chronic Widespread Pain.