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04/17/2009 09:38 AM
SpazyJess
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Has anyone tried physical therapy and/or acupuncture for fibro? What is physical therapy like? What is acupuncture like? Does anyone feel that weather affects how you feel pain wise?

I often times feel worse when it's rainy and/or cold.

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Post edited by: SpazyJess, at: 04/17/2009 09:40

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04/17/2009 09:55 AM  Top
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I haven't yet but I hope to when I move. I'd really like to do water exercise and try acupuncture. From what I heard they are 2 great ways of therapy.

The weather is always making things worse for me. Not only does it makes me sleepy but my fibro fog gets worse and my entire body aches. Rainy & cold days do a number on me =/

04/17/2009 10:42 AM  Top
txmedicalfreak
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I have not tried acupuncture for fibro yet... I had acupuncture after a wreck years ago and it did help. I does not hurt at all, I do remember getting a little restless at first until my stiffness and pain started to go away.
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04/17/2009 10:56 AM  Top
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Hello spazyjess, don't think I've met you yet. with that many posts I don't see how I miss ya.

so Hi glad to met ya....

i've done water therapy, I loved that, it was a push to get me to go though.

and YES the weather makes me hurt more!

Hugs to ya

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04/17/2009 11:20 AM  Top
SpazyJess
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Thanks for the responsesSmile

Fesup I don't frequent this group as often as one of the groups that I'm one of the GL's in if that makes sense. However, I look forward to getting to know you allWink

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~Kenneth Blanchard

"Minds arelike parachutes. They only function when they are open."
~Sir James Dewar

"I learned that it is the weak who are cruel, and that gentleness is to be expected only from the strong."
~Leo Rosten

"Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circles of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty."
~Albert Einstein

"Fall down seven times, get up eight."
~Japanese Proverb

"Perfect does not exist in an imperfect world"
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04/17/2009 11:42 AM  Top
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Spazzy, I hope maybe you can spend some more time with us Smile That would be nice!

I love that pic- it's booful!

I haven't had acupuncture. I have had pt. I thought it was useless except for two things. She ended up just finally giving me massages. That was great, and it did improve my range of motion, I just felt that a weekly massage was pretty extravagant. Especially considering it was the same co pay as to see a doctor.

I did however learn to love the balance ball. I don't actually exercise with it, I just use it to sit on. It's more comfortable than my expensive ergonomic office chair, and it allows me to spend more time at the computer.

Just don't as anybody else here about my balls, because they'll tell you stories!

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04/17/2009 11:43 AM  Top
aTinaL
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Oh, and as for weather, I know everyone else has that problem, but I live in sunny Southern California where the weather is always nice, so I'm quite blessed in that respect.
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04/17/2009 11:45 AM  Top
SpazyJess
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Awe, thanks for the compliment aTinaLSmile If you go to my main page, the rose changes color, it's pretty neat! Anywho, I'll try to be as active as possible. Sometimes I can't think of questions to ask or can't think of stuff in general. You all seem pretty nice thoughWink
"The key to successful leadership is influence, not authority."
~Kenneth Blanchard

"Minds arelike parachutes. They only function when they are open."
~Sir James Dewar

"I learned that it is the weak who are cruel, and that gentleness is to be expected only from the strong."
~Leo Rosten

"Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circles of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty."
~Albert Einstein

"Fall down seven times, get up eight."
~Japanese Proverb

"Perfect does not exist in an imperfect world"
~Anonymous


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04/17/2009 11:51 AM  Top
SpazyJess
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It's good to know that I'm not alone in how weather affects a person with fibro. I definitely treasure warm weather. I feel so much better when it's warm outside.
"The key to successful leadership is influence, not authority."
~Kenneth Blanchard

"Minds arelike parachutes. They only function when they are open."
~Sir James Dewar

"I learned that it is the weak who are cruel, and that gentleness is to be expected only from the strong."
~Leo Rosten

"Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circles of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty."
~Albert Einstein

"Fall down seven times, get up eight."
~Japanese Proverb

"Perfect does not exist in an imperfect world"
~Anonymous


**~~Jessy~~**

04/17/2009 11:51 AM  Top
Mee1mee
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Hi Spazy,

I have not had PT only because I cannot afford it at this time. I would love to try water therapy but last time I entered a swimming pool the water was so cold I thought my entire body would shut down I was in so much pain. I suggest a heated pool!!!! Don't think I will ever try accupunture, just not for me.

Nice to meet you,

Meemee
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