[Dmom3005]

My massage therapist has been working as you know so much on my legs.
And knows how bad my neck and shoulders have been too. She is working
on them too. But then my arms started, and my lower back. And just
it went worse.

I switched at home from ice to heat. So this week during my sessions:

She has been using heat on the area's that are the worse also.

My neck she works on a bit. Then gets the towels and heats my neck.

And then works on my legs or hips and lower back. And its been odd.

It is seeming to relieve some of the pain and tension in the neck. But
of course also helps the area she is on.

So she then today moved the heat to my lower back and hips. And wow,
what a relief, and then back to my neck.

And I have to say even though my legs still are so bruised that we can't
do much there is so much more help.

But I just can't seem to find a reason for the complete tension.

Donna

[waves]

I am a bit at a loss but I know that Fibro is a big, everyday battle.

I just wanted to say I am glad you have found some relief and i hope this continues.

I also hope you can find some answers with regard to the tension. Any chance it could be stress-related?



~ waves ~

[Dmom3005]

Of course it could be stress related. But I honestly don't have stress right
now. Or at least more than usual. And with the credit cards that were hanging over my head gone. Its so much better.

Donna

[BlueMajo]

Donna,

Let me thank you again for the info about heat....

It definetely helps me....

I had a major stress event 15 days ago and 8 days ago my fibro was TERRIBLE, so, it definetely aggraviates with stress in my case... Actually, a terrible impression was what detoned fibro in me last year...

Today, 15 days after this terrible stress day, Im feeling better... thank God... My low back and my wrists still hurt, but, little less than last week...

May the heat continue helping you !!! (and me !)

[Mari]

Hi,

You might benefit from this DVD:
Living With Fibromyalgia: A Journey of Hope and Understanding

http://www.amazon.com/Living-Fibromy.../dp/B000LQT4AU
Living With Fibromyalgia: A Journey of Hope and Understanding


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Living_With_Fibromyalgia

The film was created as a resource for fibromyalgia patients and their families and to help create awareness about this condition.
It tells the stories of seven patients suffering from fibromyalgia including Darlene Akers, the mother of one of the filmmakers, and Lynne Matallana, the president of the National Fibromyalgia Association and the author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Fibromyalgia.

The documentary premiered in San Diego on March 22, 2007 at the Hillcrest Landmark Theatre and has garnered wide praise within the fibromyalgia community for its empathetic approach and hopeful message.

[BlueMajo]

Hey Mari !

Thanks a lot for the DVD info... I will definetely check it out.

I hate this pain... is so special... I have experienced bone pain, articulations pain, migraines, face pain, even hair follicles pain, but fibro pain is so special...I cant describe it... it is, just, different.... Yiuk.

Hope you are doing alright !

[befuddled2]

Donna,

That is good that the heat helped. I hope the tension gets better.

barbara

[Dmom3005]

Everyone tomorrow will be my last massage for 10 days or close to that.

ANd I have to say, I would usually dread that. But my body is doing lots better right now. As long as I don't forget my heating device. And I use
all the exercise and hot tub things at the hotel I should do great.

I think this is going to be a good break for me.

Donna

[waves]

Dear Donna,

I am glad you are feeling so much better. I hope you have a wonderful stay and that you remember to use every last amenity available to keep yourself comfortable!

~ waves ~