THINGS THAT YOU CAN DO AND SHOULDN'T DO IF YOU'VE FIBROMYALGIA
Fibromyalgia
is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and is
accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood issues. According to the Mayo Clinic,
fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your
brain processes pain signals. Symptoms usually come about after a
physical trauma, surgery, infection, or psychological stress. There are
cases, however, where symptoms gradually accumulate over time with no
single triggering event. So, what is the best way to manage
fibromyalgia?
1. Exercising too much or too little
Fibromyalgia
reflects an energy crisis in the body, which means that you can only
exercise up to a certain point. Symptoms also extend to what is known as
postexertional fatigue where you feel completely wiped out the next
day. It's therefore essential that you avoid this, as it can discourage
you from the moderate exercise that is vital to healing fibromyalgia.
2. Not knowing your limits or when to say no Being too agreeable to do things you don't really want to do can create major stress on your body aggravating symptoms associated with fibromyalgia. Allow yourself to say 'no' more often when what is being asked of you doesn't feel good.
5. Not getting enough sleep
Yet
while too much exercise is not recommended, insufficient exercise
results in deconditioning and may worsen your ability to function. If
you feel tired, but good afterwards, and better the next day then take
this as a sign that you have exercised the right amount. Where should
you begin? A light walking program is an ideal place to start. You can
also wear a pedometer to test your progress and try to build up your
walking regime over time to 10,000 steps by adding a minute each day.
2. Not knowing your limits or when to say no Being too agreeable to do things you don't really want to do can create major stress on your body aggravating symptoms associated with fibromyalgia. Allow yourself to say 'no' more often when what is being asked of you doesn't feel good.
3. Not listening to your body when you are in pain
One of the most dominant symptoms
associated with fibromyalgia is widespread muscular pain. Whenever you
feel pain remember that it is your body's protective system signaling
for your attention. Instead of 'playing it through' learn how to manage
fibromyalgia-related pain using a comprehensive approach.
4. Eating too much sugar
Excessive sugar, especially the
type found in sodas or fruit juices can severely aggravate symptoms
associated with fibromyalgia, worsening adrenal exhaustion and
Candida/yeast overgrowth.
Opt
for a high-protein diet instead and substitute stevia or saccharin for
sugar instead. Sugar-free ice cream with splenda and sugar-free
chocolates with maltitol are a suitable substitute, though only in small
amounts. Dark chocolate, however, is a good substitute to have and can
actually improve fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
5. Not getting enough sleep
While it may seem
counter-intuitive, people with fatigue-related illnesses, like
fibromyalgia, often do not get enough sleep. Getting eight to nine hours
of good quality deep sleep each night is critical to eliminating
fatigue and pain.
this is only for your
information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines,
exercises and so on.
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