Re: I can`t take it (PAIN)/ relief not just about tablets

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the information

Bethann.

Pisano

[Guest guest]

, it really does hurt to see someone in pain- my hubby is in tears

when I hurt, and he keeps asking the pain to be his instead of mine, but

I could never wish him to have this even if it did make me better!

The problem is that in FM, the pain is not like pain from a physical

problem that can be identified. FM pain is from the body short

circuiting and perceiving pain when someone else without FM would

perceive pressure, tension or something less severe. Pain is caused in a

normal person by actual or potential damage- in FM, there is no physical

damage but the body thinks there is. But, there is no inflammation...

nothing ios breaking- it just hurts.

Have you thought of getting your friend a nice relaxing spa day with

massage? That helps. Massage is fabulous when you have FM (as long as

its not done by the 1987 world body building champion turned masseuse

named Helga who cracks bone for a hobby)- a nice light massage, a time

in a floatation tank, relaxation therapy, etc, all help the medication

she already takes work better. Anything that reduces stress will help

the person with FM.

Its not just about the chemicals- they only work certain times and for a

finite amount of time. Your friend can help the drugs work better by

doing things- stretching exercises, tai-chi, chi-keung breathing, water

aerobics, etc, to the point she knows she needs to stop. Believe it or

not, it does help.

Its wonderful that you are so caring and loving- can you send her for an

indian head massage? That feels fab, and for the half hour its

happening, its better than any drug on the market, trust me!

Has she made changes in her life to make things easier where she can?

Less stress or more sleep often also helps the pain lessen.

We all know how you feel- believe me... we would all love to find that

pill that fixes us, but unfortunately the best we can do is work

ourselves to address the stress and fatigue, take whatever meds help us,

and rely on good friends like you to help us, buoy our spirits and help

us avoid the things that make things worse.

Bethann

[Guest guest]

Well put, Bethann. I couldn't have said it better, myself.

D.

> The problem is that in FM, the pain is not like pain from a physical

> problem that can be identified. FM pain is from the body short

> circuiting and perceiving pain when someone else without FM would

> perceive pressure, tension or something less severe. Pain is caused in a

> normal person by actual or potential damage- in FM, there is no physical

> damage but the body thinks there is. But, there is no inflammation...

> nothing ios breaking- it just hurts.

[Guest guest]

Thank you Bethann, I hadn't really understood what my doctor had said abour FM

until you described it.

B wrote: , it really does hurt to see

someone in pain- my hubby is in tears

when I hurt, and he keeps asking the pain to be his instead of mine, but

I could never wish him to have this even if it did make me better!

The problem is that in FM, the pain is not like pain from a physical

problem that can be identified. FM pain is from the body short

circuiting and perceiving pain when someone else without FM would

perceive pressure, tension or something less severe. Pain is caused in a

normal person by actual or potential damage- in FM, there is no physical

damage but the body thinks there is. But, there is no inflammation...

nothing ios breaking- it just hurts.

Have you thought of getting your friend a nice relaxing spa day with

massage? That helps. Massage is fabulous when you have FM (as long as

its not done by the 1987 world body building champion turned masseuse

named Helga who cracks bone for a hobby)- a nice light massage, a time

in a floatation tank, relaxation therapy, etc, all help the medication

she already takes work better. Anything that reduces stress will help

the person with FM.

Its not just about the chemicals- they only work certain times and for a

finite amount of time. Your friend can help the drugs work better by

doing things- stretching exercises, tai-chi, chi-keung breathing, water

aerobics, etc, to the point she knows she needs to stop. Believe it or

not, it does help.

Its wonderful that you are so caring and loving- can you send her for an

indian head massage? That feels fab, and for the half hour its

happening, its better than any drug on the market, trust me!

Has she made changes in her life to make things easier where she can?

Less stress or more sleep often also helps the pain lessen.

We all know how you feel- believe me... we would all love to find that

pill that fixes us, but unfortunately the best we can do is work

ourselves to address the stress and fatigue, take whatever meds help us,

and rely on good friends like you to help us, buoy our spirits and help

us avoid the things that make things worse.

Bethann

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