Guest guest Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 I'm curious. There is a massage therapist here who says that she works with fibro patients. I'm afraid to let ANYONE touch me. Will it help, hurt, or what? Thanks for any help. Tigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Exactly!!!!! Tigger Re: Does massage really help? I know - I have never had a massage but i would think ouch! ouch! ouch! to someone trying to message me. :-P Especially like in the back, arms and and legs - those things are in a constant pain state - they always feel like the tissue is bruised inside. xo li ----- Original Message ----- I'm curious. There is a massage therapist here who says that she works with fibro patients. I'm afraid to let ANYONE touch me. Will it help, hurt, or what? Thanks for any help. Tigger1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation better.Have a nice day everyone. No virus found in this outgoing message.Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.6.8 - Release Date: 1/3/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 I know - I have never had a massage but i would think ouch! ouch! ouch! to someone trying to message me. :-P Especially like in the back, arms and and legs - those things are in a constant pain state - they always feel like the tissue is bruised inside. xo li ----- Original Message ----- I'm curious. There is a massage therapist here who says that she works with fibro patients. I'm afraid to let ANYONE touch me. Will it help, hurt, or what? Thanks for any help. Tigger No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.6.8 - Release Date: 1/3/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Oh I know exactly how u feel!! my doc wants me to go to physical therapy, for the fibro, but the last time i was sent to therapy, all they did was apply heat and elctrodes to my back, i do the heat myself several times aday... why pay for someone to do somthing i can do for myself??!! hope u have a better day tomorrow, tigger! & li!! > I know - I have never had a massage but i would think ouch! ouch! ouch! to someone trying to message me. :-P Especially like in the back, arms and and legs - those things are in a constant pain state - they always feel like the tissue is bruised inside. > > xo li > ----- Original Message ----- > > > I'm curious. There is a massage therapist here who says that she works with fibro patients. I'm afraid to let ANYONE touch me. Will it help, hurt, or what? > > Thanks for any help. > Tigger > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.6.8 - Release Date: 1/3/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Tigger, I just went to see a massage therapist that specializes in fibro patients 2 weeks ago. She was great! I have been able to get around using just my cane (leaving the walker at home) I'm ready to go back to her again. I was at a constant pain level of 9 & 10 for over a month, after my massage I've been around 4 -6. She gave me some sea salts for my bath to soak in right after the session and advised me to drink plenty of water... I didn't have any pain afterwards (I was afraid that I would hurt later that day) jen Tigger wrote: I'm curious. There is a massage therapist here who says that she works with fibro patients. I'm afraid to let ANYONE touch me. Will it help, hurt, or what? Thanks for any help. Tigger 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation better.Have a nice day everyone.Friends are people who know the words to the song in your heart, and sing them back to you when you have forgotten them. -Anonymous__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 Hi Tigger, Massage has always helped me. There have been a few times where I was in more pain, but I knew that it was helping. Always drink lots of water after a massage. If this person has experience with FM then she should talk to you while doing the massage to see if she's using enough pressure etc. You won't know unless you try it. If I were you I'd try it a few times too, because our bodies react differently each time. I hope you find it helps. Kathleen in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2005 Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 Y E S ! ! ! ! I think that about sums up how I feel about massage therapy. I've been going to massage therapy on an average of 2 times per week, sometimes 3 times if I really need it. Been going since about July and my mobility is improving so very much. My flare ups are less frequent and no where near as severe. I'm sure it's not the same for everyone, but since my Chiropractor has said that I'm in the early stages of FMS remission, I know for a fact that all of the treatments I force myself to endure every day, is starting to show the progress. I know longer walk with a cane, but I won't lie... I still have pain (on a lesser level) and I still get flare ups. The massage can be painful, but my therapists are all aware that they have to go gentle on the tender areas. I bite the bullet during massage and now I'm reaping the benefits. Sometimes you have to feel worse before you start to feel better. I guess it all depends on how desperate someone is to take that leap and make that decision. Personally, I was at the very end of my rope and anger was my main motivator to start up the treatments of physio therapy, osteopathy, massage therapy, chiropractic treatments, acupuncture session, and light workouts at the gym and/or pool with a personal trainer. My Chiropractor is still planning on use me as their "poster child" when I get to that point. Notice I said "when" and not "if". :-) A positive outlook and attitude also have a lot to do with how we cope and healing. I was at the very bottom and ready to give up completely on life as the pain was taking over. I had to reach rock bottom as it forced me to take a more positive approach to my health and healthcare. It's a long, hard, and expensive road... but it's either go into debt to get well, or stay the way I was. And the way I was.... was completely unacceptable for me. Dunno it any of this is useful for you or not, but any improvement is better than none for me :-) loving hugs, Norah --Norah Bleazard - Burlington, Ontario Canadawww.bleazard.net ~ www.janorlites.comE-MAIL=norah.fibroyahoo@...CHAT=MSN = black_dak_98@...Yahoo = drazaelbnAIM = black98dakICQ = 105346330Site Moderator for: fibromyalgia_support_group Site Owner for:Fibromites_Fighting_Weight:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Fibromites_Fighting_Weighthttp://fibromites.ath.cx -----Original Message-----From: mail On Behalf Of TiggerSent: Saturday, January 08, 2005 10:02 PMTo: ; Fibromyalgia_Support_Group Subject: Does massage really help? I'm curious. There is a massage therapist here who says that she works with fibro patients. I'm afraid to let ANYONE touch me. Will it help, hurt, or what? Thanks for any help. Tigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2005 Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 I also know that massage and water therapy helps immensely. I had the chance to do both the week I was on vacation in Sept and my pain level for that week was the lowest it had been since the fibro became full blown. Unfortunately, can't afford those in real life lol but for anyone who can or whose insurance will pay for it, I do recommend them both! N. > Y E S ! ! ! ! > > I think that about sums up how I feel about massage therapy. I've been > going to massage therapy on an average of 2 times per week, sometimes 3 > times if I really need it. Been going since about July and my mobility is > improving so very much. My flare ups are less frequent and no where near as > severe. I'm sure it's not the same for everyone, but since my Chiropractor > has said that I'm in the early stages of FMS remission, I know for a fact > that all of the treatments I force myself to endure every day, is starting > to show the progress. > > I know longer walk with a cane, but I won't lie... I still have pain (on a > lesser level) and I still get flare ups. The massage can be painful, but my > therapists are all aware that they have to go gentle on the tender areas. I > bite the bullet during massage and now I'm reaping the benefits. Sometimes > you have to feel worse before you start to feel better. I guess it all > depends on how desperate someone is to take that leap and make that > decision. Personally, I was at the very end of my rope and anger was my > main motivator to start up the treatments of physio therapy, osteopathy, > massage therapy, chiropractic treatments, acupuncture session, and light > workouts at the gym and/or pool with a personal trainer. > > My Chiropractor is still planning on use me as their " poster child " when I > get to that point. Notice I said " when " and not " if " . :-) A positive > outlook and attitude also have a lot to do with how we cope and healing. I > was at the very bottom and ready to give up completely on life as the pain > was taking over. I had to reach rock bottom as it forced me to take a more > positive approach to my health and healthcare. It's a long, hard, and > expensive road... but it's either go into debt to get well, or stay the way > I was. And the way I was.... was completely unacceptable for me. > > Dunno it any of this is useful for you or not, but any improvement is better > than none for me :-) > > loving hugs, > Norah > -- > Norah Bleazard - Burlington, Ontario Canada > www.bleazard.net ~ www.janorlites.com > > E-MAIL= > norah.fibroyahoo@b... > > CHAT= > MSN = black_dak_98@h... > Yahoo = drazaelbn > AIM = black98dak > ICQ = 105346330 > > Site Moderator for: fibromyalgia_support_group > > Site Owner for: > Fibromites_Fighting_Weight: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Fibromites_Fighting_Weight > http://fibromites.ath.cx > Does massage really help? > > > I'm curious. There is a massage therapist here who says that she works > with fibro patients. I'm afraid to let ANYONE touch me. Will it help, > hurt, or what? > > Thanks for any help. > Tigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 You are correct... massage therapy is only a temporary fix if you don't do everything else that needs to be done afterwards to "FIX" the muscle(s). Once the tissues have been massaged... you need to soak in a hot Epsom salts bath, drink lots of water, and do your stretching exercises afterwards while the muscles are still warm from the bath. Ice/heat also needs to be applied alternately to the areas to ease any inflammation the massage may have stirred up. Stretches need to be done on a regular basis to retrain the muscles on what is "normal". Massage by itself isn't a cure... it's only part of the fix. We also have to do our part. If we don't... it's like getting a ride to the grocery store, but not buying any groceries... you'll still end up home without any food in the end. gentle hugs, Norah --Norah Bleazard - Burlington, Ontario Canadawww.bleazard.net ~ www.janorlites.comE-MAIL=norah.fibroyahoo@...CHAT=MSN = black_dak_98@...Yahoo = drazaelbnAIM = black98dakICQ = 105346330Site Moderator for: fibromyalgia_support_group Site Owner for:Fibromites_Fighting_Weight:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Fibromites_Fighting_Weighthttp://fibromites.ath.cx -----Original Message-----From: mail On Behalf Of webdesignerchicSent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 10:01 AMTo: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group Subject: Re: Does massage really help? though massage is great it is usually a temporary fix and I feel super achy the rest of the week, but do I reccomend it, YES! I think massage is great therapy and even if it is temporary, for that moment, it is heavenly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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