Fibromyalgia

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Hello All, I found this in one of my girl friends health book, does this stuff work?

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Hi friends,

My name is Aradia.

Hope your day is going well.

In your journey, what do you find works for you? What

do you find does not work for you? Why?

Hugs,

Aradia

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Hello friends,

My name is Aradia and I am a Massage Therapist. I have

clients who have Fibromyalgia and I am very much

concerned about helping them in their jouney. The

reason I signed on for this chat is so that I can talk

to all of you about how you are doing, your ups and

downs, what works for you and what doesn't work. My

hope with being on this site is so I can be a better

therapist to my clients. More understanding. So I can

talk to all of you and gain a better, deeper

understanding of Fibromyalgia.

Hugs,

Aradia

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Hi Aradia well unfortunately my experience with a theraputic massage therapist did not turn out well....She was great and tried her best and progressed very very slowly and was eager to help. Unfortunately it didn't work for me I had one of my biggest flare ups and my Doctor who prescribed it freaked ...I was so full of muscle spasms..She wouldn't even let me do my daily walks for 3 weeks.

But I've heard of others that get so much relief from it. I think like everything else in FM it is hit and miss. A constant journey..My massage therapist felt very bad that she was unable to help and ended up making it worst...

from CanadaAradia wrote:

Hello friends,My name is Aradia and I am a Massage Therapist. I haveclients who have Fibromyalgia and I am very muchconcerned about helping them in their jouney. Thereason I signed on for this chat is so that I can talkto all of you about how you are doing, your ups anddowns, what works for you and what doesn't work. Myhope with being on this site is so I can be a bettertherapist to my clients. More understanding. So I cantalk to all of you and gain a better, deeperunderstanding of Fibromyalgia. Hugs,Aradia__________________________________________________

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Wow Aradia, it's too bad more massage therapists don't feel the way you do I think it's great that you're trying to find ways to help your clients.

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Hello friends,My name is Aradia and I am a Massage Therapist. I haveclients who have Fibromyalgia and I am very muchconcerned about helping them in their jouney. Thereason I signed on for this chat is so that I can talkto all of you about how you are doing, your ups anddowns, what works for you and what doesn't work. Myhope with being on this site is so I can be a bettertherapist to my clients. More understanding. So I cantalk to all of you and gain a better, deeperunderstanding of Fibromyalgia. Hugs,Aradia__________________________________________________

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Thank you for sharing your experience with massage. I

understand. Yes, each person is different, it is hit

or miss, I hear you! Have you found something that

works for you since then? In your experience, what has

given you the most relief?

Hugs,

Aradia

--- wendy lefebvre wrote:

> Hi Aradia well unfortunately my experience with a

> theraputic massage therapist did not turn out

> well....She was great and tried her best and

> progressed very very slowly and was eager to help.

> Unfortunately it didn't work for me I had one of my

> biggest flare ups and my Doctor who prescribed it

> freaked ...I was so full of muscle spasms..She

> wouldn't even let me do my daily walks for 3 weeks.

> But I've heard of others that get so much relief

> from it. I think like everything else in FM it is

> hit and miss. A constant journey..My massage

> therapist felt very bad that she was unable to help

> and ended up making it worst...

> from Canada

>

> Aradia wrote:

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> Hello friends,

> My name is Aradia and I am a Massage Therapist. I

> have

> clients who have Fibromyalgia and I am very much

> concerned about helping them in their jouney. The

> reason I signed on for this chat is so that I can

> talk

> to all of you about how you are doing, your ups and

> downs, what works for you and what doesn't work. My

> hope with being on this site is so I can be a better

> therapist to my clients. More understanding. So I

> can

> talk to all of you and gain a better, deeper

> understanding of Fibromyalgia.

> Hugs,

> Aradia

>

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Hi Aradia

To find relief from my FM woes I have found that prevention is the best medicine...Getting proper sleep and some light exercise and experiencing a minimal amount of stress.....BOOM!!

Then in comes real life with all its dips and curves and what was a few days of tolerable pain multiplies itself...for pain relief outside of meds, I find hot baths and gentle whirlpools are often a saving grace. (with soft music and scented candles) if its not in the wee hrs of the morning when I'm so groggy I nearly drown or burn the house down LOL

I had a massage once that I enjoyed and caused no pain but my doc. did not want me to return as she was not therapeutic or licenced (just a pure relaxation experience) Also my insurance did not cover it .

When I'm in a flare I have no choice but to take it VERY easy and let my body calm down . I am afraid to try anything new after my last experience with that poor sweet massage therapist. To me FM is a balancing act and I'm always afraid to upset the apple cart. I have to work full time right now and love my job. I'm terrifed I'll try something that eill intensify my pain and knock me off quilter for good.

Am I making any sense to you? I'm not trying to whine I am so worn down from pain that I am terrified of more .

Hope this helps

Aradia wrote:

,Thank you for sharing your experience with massage. Iunderstand. Yes, each person is different, it is hitor miss, I hear you! Have you found something thatworks for you since then? In your experience, what hasgiven you the most relief?Hugs,Aradia--- wendy lefebvre wrote:> Hi Aradia well unfortunately my experience with a> theraputic massage therapist did not turn out> well....She was great and tried her best and> progressed very very slowly and was eager to help. > Unfortunately it didn't work for me I had one of my> biggest flare ups and my Doctor who prescribed it> freaked ...I was so full of muscle spasms..She> wouldn't even let me do my daily walks for 3 weeks.> But I've heard of others that

get so much relief> from it. I think like everything else in FM it is> hit and miss. A constant journey..My massage> therapist felt very bad that she was unable to help> and ended up making it worst...> from Canada> > Aradia wrote:> > > Hello friends,> My name is Aradia and I am a Massage Therapist. I> have> clients who have Fibromyalgia and I am very much> concerned about helping them in their jouney. The> reason I signed on for this chat is so that I can> talk> to all of you about how you are doing, your ups and> downs, what works for you and what doesn't work. My> hope with being on this site is so I can be a better> therapist to my clients. More understanding. So I> can> talk to all of you and gain a better, deeper> understanding of Fibromyalgia. >

Hugs,> Aradia> > __________________________________________________>

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Oh Aradia I forgot something that helps a great deal....two things actually

One laughing at silliness and linding people like Ive found here in this group to listen and support me without judging.

Sharing my ups and downs with the group in turns helps me feel validated, cared for, believed and lightens the load.

Aradia wrote:

,Thank you for sharing your experience with massage. Iunderstand. Yes, each person is different, it is hitor miss, I hear you! Have you found something thatworks for you since then? In your experience, what hasgiven you the most relief?Hugs,Aradia--- wendy lefebvre wrote:> Hi Aradia well unfortunately my experience with a> theraputic massage therapist did not turn out> well....She was great and tried her best and> progressed very very slowly and was eager to help. > Unfortunately it didn't work for me I had one of my> biggest flare ups and my Doctor who prescribed it> freaked ...I was so full of muscle spasms..She> wouldn't even let me do my daily walks for 3 weeks.> But I've heard of others that

get so much relief> from it. I think like everything else in FM it is> hit and miss. A constant journey..My massage> therapist felt very bad that she was unable to help> and ended up making it worst...> from Canada> > Aradia wrote:> > > Hello friends,> My name is Aradia and I am a Massage Therapist. I> have> clients who have Fibromyalgia and I am very much> concerned about helping them in their jouney. The> reason I signed on for this chat is so that I can> talk> to all of you about how you are doing, your ups and> downs, what works for you and what doesn't work. My> hope with being on this site is so I can be a better> therapist to my clients. More understanding. So I> can> talk to all of you and gain a better, deeper> understanding of Fibromyalgia. >

Hugs,> Aradia> > __________________________________________________>

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--- Hi Aradia

I just wanted to tell you my experience with a

massage therapist. Two years ago my MIL gave me a gift

certificate to have 2 massages. I went to the first

session and she beat me up, the second one was much

better, She told me when I was finished I would be so

tired I would need a nap. That didn't happen and it

also didn't relieve my pain. This year my husband

bought me 2 massages with another therapist I went for

my first session and I was amazed. When I got home I

needed a nap I was so tired and when I woke up the

worst of my pain was gone. I made an appointment for

this past Monday and again I felt so tired when she

finished and again I needed a nap. When I woke up this

time again most of the pain was gone and it is

Wednesday and the pain hasn't returned. My husband and

I are going on a motorcycle trip next week we will be

riding 500 miles each way on a 4 day trip, I have made

an appointment for a massage the day after I return. I

can't believe how much the massage helps me, the point

I am trying to make is that if you have the correct

therapist, you will become a believer as I did. It is

like finding the correct doctor for our condition. I

praise the massage treatment to everyone and I want to

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> > 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

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> > 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you

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