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05/05/2008 10:35 AM

What helps you alleviate pain?

fibroforever

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Besides my pain meds, I often soak in a bath tub full of warm/hot water. Doing this 3 to 5 times a day, helps relax the muscles and ease the pain a little.

What do you do to help alleviate your pain?

"When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place." ~Unknown

05/05/2008 10:43 AM Top
mamanordy	take pain pills!

05/05/2008 03:17 PM Top
Barbkubacki	Wow! I wish I could get in the tub. My right legs is so swollen 3x size of the left leg. I would help getting in and getting out. That wouldn't be relaxing for me. I know my husband would help but I just can't do it. I listen to my MP3 player on Hypnotic Fibromylgia. It relaxes me and puts me to sleep.

05/07/2008 05:31 PM Top
mamanordy	Yes getting in and out of the tub is hard for me too, so I rarely do it. I listen to harp music on my cd player in bed, that usually relaxes me. I try reading also.

06/02/2008 07:02 PM Top
gold12	Fibroforever, I just stumbled across this one you wrote. my heart sends you a hug. I love baths but 3-5 times a day? I am on a mission to help you. Therese
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