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finding other ways to deal with fibromyalgia pain when meds don't work all the time. I tried muscle relaxers and physical therapy and pool therapy and other medications I even tried medical Marijuana. I also try meditation. also finding ways to deal with arthritis pain. I tried warm baths I get brief relief from back massages. lately my neck shoulders and lower back hurt like crazy. any people have suggestions to help me. I could use friends who deal with same issues as Me with fibromyalgia and arthritis or one or other.
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Low Back Pain
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Oxycodone & Paracetamol
Congenital Fusion of spine
Fibromyalgia (FM)
Chronic Generalized pain
Tramadol
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I like Aspercream and Theraworx they help out a lot )))
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I have Fibro and hEDS, so far Lyrica for everyday and Tramadol for flares helps. I also use heating pads and ice packs, and hot showers/tubs. I tried a TENS units and it didn't help me but I know other people that love them. THC also didn't do anything for me, but apparently the method matters a lot- edibles seem to not help everyone. Hope you get ideas and relief!
@Kinter CBD works better for me than THC
Kinesiology tape helps me with arthritis pain and sometimes other types of pain, just depends on where it is. Aspercream for some other things. Making sure I support my body well when sitting in a chair, which for me means using pillows for support (and leg rest also helps).
Weighted blanket? That helps me on terrible days.
I can relate, because I have 2 types of arthritis and fibromyalgia. You mentioned medical marijuana, did you use it in addition to your pain meds or in place of them?
I have found that sleeping with a heating pad under my back helps with the pain. Sometimes even wrapping up in a heated blanket helps too.
@Bean2022 I've tried that before myself and it don't really work either
I have fibromyalgia and arthritis to. Kinda new to fibromyalgia diagnosis. I found epson salt baths and some stretching kinda helps. I am in a really bad flair today. Pain meds, baths are not touching very well. I learned not to push your body when you have a flair. Sometimes you need to slow down. I have a reaction when in a flair I can’t even handle the cool ac air. I have to get under blankets.
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