Newly Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia: Need Help Managing Pain and Work

Yoga and meditation are very helpful as well.

Hi I'm in uk too, had fibro a long time...I ended up having to give up work. I'm on alot strong meds including morphine. If I was gona be 100% honest I'd say just enjoy your job while you still can.i miss mine so much

I make myself teas and smoothies with turmeric, nopal cactus and raw pineapple (active pain fighting ingredient being bromelian). Those, I also take in capsule form when I'm not well enough to prepare the ingredients freshly. I take long frequent Epsom salt and magnesium baths and I've found that I can usually withstand hotter temps if I get down into the tub and fill it once I'm in there, instead of trying to step in after it's already filled. I use heating pads at night and then the self warming patches or portable heating pads, during the day. They have them now with battery packs that will wrap around knees, lower back or elbows. B.C powders are hard on the stomach but can come in handy during an acute attack that's unbearable. And I use kratom leaf on my days that are expected to be busier than usual, but I only use it no more than one time a day for no more than two days back to back because it can cause severe constipation, and actually lose it's effectiveness if used more often and I've had my pain become intensified when it wears off, if I use it more than that. Some ppl can also develop a dependency on it. Also cinnamon, clove and frankincense oils help me when mixed with a carrier oil and massaged into joints and muscles. **Disclaimer** ALWAYS check for med interactions before using supplements or kratom. I hope some part of this helps. Sending healing hopes your way.