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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Become activated from repetitive movements or being in one position too long. It is important not to sit for long first thing in the morning.When we go from lying in bed to sitting first thing in the morning, this only creates more stiffness in the lower back, hips, legs, and knees. Speaking of nighttime leg pain, I have found that putting pillows between my knees and ankles helps as well as wearing socks if my feet are cold because cold tends to exasperate the pain. Pushing through the pain, however, and moving just a bit will help with the stiffness and ultimately ease the pain.ManagementWays to encourage restful sleep include establishing a regular sleep schedule, exercising early in the day, and keeping the bed for sleeping only. Browsing the Internet or reading a book in bed can keep the brain awake and make it difficult to sleep. Creating a relaxing pre-bedtime routine can also help you fall asleep. For support and Discussion join the group “Living with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Illness” and ask the member what they do for pain reliefTaking a bath or listening to relaxing music helps the day fade into the background and the mind unwind. Making certain to get adequate exercise is another vital lifestyle factor, perhaps the most significant for managing leg pain and fibromyalgia, according to NIAMS.Fighting through the pain and fatigue to get the heart pumping, taking a walk, or riding a bike can support good sleep and also alleviate pain. Since fibromyalgia has an inflammatory part, consuming a diet loaded in fruit, vegetables, and whole grains can help lessen symptoms.Many people with fibromyalgia have food sensitivities, whether with gluten, dairy, eggs, or preservatives. To make cooking with healthy food easier, purchase fruits and vegetables that are already chopped or washed.Buying prepared foods from a natural or health foods store can also be an alternative to cooking. Occasionally prepared foods have potentially pain-causing ingredients even if they’re touted as healthy so take care to understand ingredient lists. Cooking with herbs including the potent anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant spices ginger and turmeric may also help reduce leg pain related to fibromyalgia.There are absolutely other methods of relieving the often debilitating and agonizing pain from muscle cramps/spasms that accompany fibromyalgia. Vitamin E is reported to be very helpful for muscle cramping, especially for those who live a rather sedentary life. Many have had great success with the prescription drug Lyrica, which is one of the more common pharmaceuticals used to treat fibromyalgia anyway.There are other options such as acupressure. Some fibro patients have learned how to do this to themselves. But you’ll need to begin by visiting a quality acupuncturist or acupressurist first in order to get
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