fibromyalgia patients

what kind of massage or physical therapy works for people with fibromyalgia?

I have read and heard that physical therapy or massage can help ease the pain and symptoms of fibromyalgia. What kind of massage or therapy would work best and is safe and ideal for fibromyalgia...

Do you experience chest pains or pains in the left side of your chest?

I sometimes get chest pains or pains on the left side of my chest and they sometimes vary in location and in intensity. I wonder if any fibromyalgia patients experience that and what do you do? I had...

what is the best exercise regimen or workout that you have tried?

Is there any ideal exercise for fibromyalgia patients or anything you have tried that helped you feel better overall. With the pain, working out is sometimes not that easy even if its low impact and...

Effective Fibromyalgia Treatment Reached Through A Healthy Diet

Effective Fibromyalgia Treatment Reached Through A Healthy Diet by Kevin P Many Americans, mostly women, suffer from a chronic condition known as fibromyalgia. Fatigue, tender points, and chronic...

Is fibromyalgia part of menopause?

I was reading an article today about the new drug that was approved for fibromyalgia pain - Lyrica - http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/14/health/14pain.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&th&emc=th However, some...

fibromyalgia, pregnancy, and epidurals

I am wondering if the reason I am having such bad back pain from the epidural I had almost 2 years ago could have something to do with the fact that I have fibromyalgia?? I called a different doc...

What have fibromyalgia patients done to lessen their pain?

I am in pain every day and would like insight on what methods/medications have worked for you. Please list your specific symptoms that have been alliviated.