Fibro Chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia

[Lionheart]

Yeah, depression sets in when I have 'pain flares' and I need to do more to counteract that. I found that sometimes pacing helps while other times, I simply must rest, :sleep: or take medicine.

I have started a stretching exercise routine that I learned in karate class that seems to be helping me, (although I must admit I am sore). :p hahahaha ....If I can pace myself with enough accuracy, I plan to continue using these exercises to ward off the morning stiffness and muscle pain. Gentle stretching exercises = less pain = happy camper!!! :D

 

[mamachick]

Actua;;y-bellydance worked great for me. Alot of stretch. Did not try but bet that a combo of yoga and belly dance and walking would be really good.

 

[Lionheart]

I think I might die from laughter if I was to belly dance. hahahaha :p Thank you for the suggestion though!!!​

 

[mamachick]

I use to bellydance and it was wonderful. I understand your laughter thoough-and that is good, hard to be stressed when your laughing your ass off huh. lol. Fear dosnt usually occupy the same space as laughter either. Maybe its even better thatn I thought.

I use to reduce stress with this, and didnt know I had ptsd because I managed it I guess. I am going to begin it all over and see if it has the same benefits.

 

[Lionheart]

Yeah, I found the thought of me belly dancing funny because I am male, 50, and a little overweight, so I have a big belly. :D I am sure it is good exercise though and I hope you enjoy the same benefits from it as before.

 

[nie]

I'm really struggling with the fatigue lately. I moved up my rheumatology appointment to be this week instead on August. I fear he is going to have me do a sleep study. I guess time will tell.

 

[Lionheart]

Yeah, fatigue is definitely a struggle. Let us know how it goes.

 

[mamachick]

Sleep study is a pain in the butt, inconvenient, but not painful at all. Mine showed daytime sleepiness-(I cant wake up) which is exactly what I told the dr. So now thanks to the test, I am believed. There is no teal treatment except for a stimulant such as Adderoll

 

[nie]

Well, off to the sleep specialist I go. I am feeling fear. I don't want to sleep not at home and I don't want to be tied up to a bunch of machines. However, I do want to be able to stay awake. :unsure:

 

[mamachick]

Sorry nie but I hope they get answers for you.

 

[Lionheart]

Here is a link to a video that I found, it explains what it is like to have CFS/ME, what it is, and how it affects us. It was made to help inform friends and loved ones of those that suffer from CFS/ME so that they may better understand this disorder(s)...............​

[DLMURL]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0w9-eQ_fKQ[/DLMURL]

 

[Gamereign555]

I had what looked like CFS during my post traumatic stress phase, I am glad that it went away!....I feel for anyone who has to live with this everyday geez!