But keeping active is a really important part of the treatment for fibromyalgia and can prevent other health problems.

I was permanently on crutches for even short distances and relied on a wheelchair for anything further. Those who are generally healthy and do not have any history of chronic pain lasting more than 3 months in their lives. Your GP can help you decide about the best treatment for you, depending on what you prefer and what’s available in your area.Some people believe that certain foods and drinks trigger their Fibromyalgia, such as aspartame (a sweetener), caffeine, sugar, dairy and MSG (a flavour enhancer found in soy sauce, savoury snacks, etc. Antidepressants are now recommended by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as the first choice of drug treatment for unexplained long-term, widespread pain, such as fibromyalgia. I suspect they [people with fibromyalgia] have an undiagnosed mental illness or are just plain lazy and need to get a job and get on with life.

ACT has been shown to improve sleep quality, reduce pain and help deal with negative thoughts and feelings. Your doctor will not know how you are being affected unless you present him/her with a full picture. Further associations have been made with psychological distress, trauma and infection as contributors to the onset of fibromyalgia.Developing pathways of care may embed an illness model which does not really help patients long term. Qualitative data from responses to open ended questions were imported into NVivo 12 (QRS International), a computer software package, and coded to capture the essence of the text. We considered, nevertheless, that the interpretation of the testimonials, particularly for people with the conditions who had been unable to see improvement from other sources so far, was that they could have similar results if they visited The Fibro Guy. All eight recommended a multi-disciplinary approach to pain management using various combinations of physical therapy and psychological techniques.

Other goals include the reduction of muscle spasms, increase energy levels, improve pain management and improve sleep patterns. Our Love Your Liver roadshow events are for people who want to find out more about their liver health or are worried that they may be at risk of developing liver disease.Focussing on pain and how to change it, Taking Control of Fibromyalgia is unique in explaining the differences between fibromyalgia pain and other chronic pain conditions. The testimonials have been provided, voluntarily, without compensation or incentive, provided by our clients who wished to share their experiences. Exercises suitable for those with Fibromyalgia could include walking, cycling, swimming, gentle weight lifting, toning with resistance bands, or anything that can be started off at a low pace and gradually built up as the body becomes stronger and better able to cope with the exercises.