Fibromyalgia comes with endless symptoms list. A very common issue for fibromyalgia patients is that their whole body is in pain. No matter what you do, Pain will never go away permanently. Many people have tried medication but the side effects of medication are far too complicated which puts fibromyalgia patient in more severe pain. There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for fibromyalgia which makes us deal with every symptom separately. In the Later section, we are gonna discuss some common methods to alleviate Pain as Pain is a common issue among all fibro patients.
Epsom salt
Epsom salt is one of the common product that you can find easily. It can help the body with muscle stiffness and can help in reducing swelling. Add some Epsom salt in a warm bath and soak yourself in it for half an hour. It also takes your anxiety and stress away and makes you feel relaxed.
Magnesium Lotion
As we know that main cause of pain in fibromyalgia patient is Inflammation in the brain. Magnesium has anti-inflammatory properties which cause to reduce inflammation and eventually will reduce pain. Magnesium lotion can be used to reduce muscle stiffness and nerve pain. It can also be found in bananas.
CBD oil and Cream
We all are familiar with Medical cannabis. Cannabis is available in many forms in the market like CBD Oil, Transdermal Patches, CBD cream, THC, CBD Lotion, etc. It can help with pain, swelling, stiffness, and inflammation as well.
Heated throw Blanket
Heated Blanket is not only a blessing in winter but it can also help in reducing pain. The heat from the blanket causes your stiff muscles to loosen up and will eventually cause to alleviate the pain.
Weighted Blanket
Studies have shown that weighted blanked produce a calming effect especially for the person with sensory disabilities. It is equally good for kids, adults and fibromyalgia patients. It helps reduce anxiety, stress, and muscle stiffness, Providing you a good night sleep.
Essential oils
Essential Oils are easily available. Every oil has its own benefit like cedarwood oil helps with stiffness, Patchouli helps with tender point pain, lavender helps with inflammation. A good massage with any essential oil will surely reduce anxiety and stress and will also reduce your pain. One of the main purposes of essential oil massage would be to keep your body healthy, besides all the essential oils have a nice smell which will make you think positive.
Fruits
We have discussed previously that banana has magnesium which helps in reducing inflammation. There are many other fruits that can help with the pain like blueberries, Watermelon, Pumpkin, etc. Eating fruits and other healthy foods not only help with fibromyalgia symptoms but also provide necessary nutrients to your body to fight against fibromyalgia.
Cooling Packs
Some fibromyalgia patient has a complain that their hand, feet or ears become more heated than the rest of the body for no apparent reason. The solution for such a problem is to use cooling packs. You can also use ice/cooling packs for sore shoulders and lower back pains.
Fighting against fibromyalgia Pain is no easy Task. The right combination of above-mentioned solutions will surely help you in reducing pain. As the chronic illness progresses, you need to keep changing your pain relief options for better management of the pain. STAY STRONG WARRIORS!
