Managing Chronic Pain and Fatigue: Tips and Tricks

Hi everybody, I was wondering what products or techniques you used to elevate pain and fatigue, or things that make your life easier. I like the Bed Buddy to ease my neck pain and I have a stool in my shower. On a more personal note, I have an aversion to taking a shower, maybe because it tires me out. I go for days, even weeks between showers. Does anyone else deal with this? Do you have any products you use between showers/baths? My skin gets really dry and flaky so I would like to find a way to exfoliate between showers.

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ghoulie

2y ago

I have had a really hard time taking care of myself lately, but I use an African Net Sponge whenever I do get the energy to shower… I feel like it really helps to exfoliate and also just make me feel like heavy/grimey if that makes sense.

SnowRose

2y ago

Dry shampoo and baby wipes. I've had stints like that too. Body spray of subtle scents have helped as well.

Alwaystired0704

2y ago

sometimes when i can’t shower i take a washcloth with either warm or cold water and just go over my face with it. i put some deodorant gel on and redo my bun/ponytail for bed and it makes me feel a bit cooler and better about myself

Nightowl

2y ago

I hate baths

Fibroteacher1107

2y ago

I soak in the tub just to get the grime off. Easier than standing in the shower.

Lady_RJM

2y ago

When I can't shower, I usually wash up. I also use a shower stool. I have a cane and a rollator on hand for those really rough days, or when I need to walk a great distance.

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