Comments on: Exercise is Effective for Fibromyalgia Pain Relief

By: healthy_blogging

healthy_blogging — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:40:26 +0000

Fibromyalgia is an often misunderstood medical condition and its effects are unimaginable for those of us who do not have the condition, however it is important to be patient and supportive of fibromyalgia persons. Although fibromyalgia is very painful it is treatable and exercise -if performed properly- may beneficial for persons with the disease. Low impact, gentle exercises with an emphasis on stretching are good for the joints and reduces stress. Swimming, tai chi and less intense forms of yoga are good exercises for people with fibromyalgia. To learn more, please read the article “Fibromyalgia and Exercise” which is found here:

http://www.livingfithealthyandhappy.com/2009/08/fibromyalgia-and-exercise.html

With patient, determination and support, persons with fibromyalgia can lead happy, fulfilling lives. As with any challenge in life, the victorious are the ones who overcome obstacles rather than caving to them.

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By: Riayn

Riayn — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 02:11:13 +0000

I have fibromyalgia and it got to the point where I needed crutches to walk. Exercise at this point was almost out of the question.
Whilst I believe exercise plays an extremely important role in helping reduce the symptoms of fibromyalgia, you need to find the right medication combo to reduce the pain enough to allow you to start exercising.
Most doctors dismiss suffers of fibromyalgia give them anti-inflammatories (which don’t work) and leave them to it. If you have fibro, you need to find a doctor that will treat your symptoms and who will do the hard yards to get you on the right medication combo.
Since getting on the right meds, I no longer experience any pain, don’t need crutches and am now leading an extremely active life.

By: Doctor

Doctor — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:59:57 +0000

Well, no doubt exercise can help maintaining or improving one’s condition. Exercise is effective reducing pain as through practice one’s strength and flexibility in movement really improves. This women were lucky. But this is very individual, and I believe every exercise should be agreed with one’s physician.

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 13 May 2008 22:28:10 +0000

I am a family doctor in Temecula, Ca. and I have noticed that 100% of my patients with Fibromyalgia have Vitamin D deficiency. I have noticed that those with more pain have lower levels of Vitamin D.

Interestingly, Merck Manual clearly states under – Symptoms and Signs- ” Vitamin D deficiency can cause muscle aches, muscle weakness, and bone pain at any age.” (http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec01/ch004/ch004k.html?qt=vitamin%20d%20deficiency&alt=sh#sec01-ch004-ch004l-438 )

I have had success in helping a few patients with fibromyalgia. It is real important that those with fibromyalgia get their Vitamin D 25-OH levels checked. The treatment is with Vitamin D3 (Not regular Vitamin D), probably 4,000-8,ooo IU daily depending on your levels. It is important to discuss this with your doctor before initiating therapy. Best of Luck! Eric Madrid MD (www.healthandsurvival.com)

By: Jay

Jay — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:27:50 +0000

Exercise is what keep my mom pain-free. It’s amazing what natural prescriptions can do for one’s health.

“Walking is a man’s best medicine.” ~Hippocrates

By: ahnkara

ahnkara — Sun, 11 May 2008 20:22:07 +0000

I don’t have fibromyalgia but was diagnosed with osteoarthritus in my knees age 49. Was using sticks to walk. While pushing my new grandson in his pram we were caught in a terrible snow storm, and I almost ran to the car , WITH NO PAIN, WAS AMAZED. As I didn’t take conventional medicine only “alternatives” I think I am letting my body learn to heal its self. 5 years on and I am starting to run and cycle, only slowly and gently, most pain is relieved by exercising, often difficult to start when in pain.I’m hopeful I will continueto get more mobile, as joints seem to be loosening up. Perhaps I was mis-diagnosed, who knows. Wish someone had told me to exercise at the beginning, but you have just got to try, I am so grateful to be walking and able to go upstairs.

By: Catana

Catana — Sun, 11 May 2008 17:09:20 +0000

I’ve had fibro for over twenty years, so I can say from experience that complete lack of exercise can be as bad as too much exercise. Without exercise, stiffness and pain can build up to very stressful levels. That makes it much harder to do what has to be done to relieve it — start exercising. Very slowly, very gently, and not to the point of excessive fatigue, which can actually set you back, as your first client found out.

By: notoriousthorn

notoriousthorn — Sun, 11 May 2008 13:00:07 +0000

I have fibromyalgia, and I came across your page by mere fortuity. One of the only things that keeps me going is exercise. It’s so important, and for a fibro sufferer, probably the most important thing. I am medication free, and have even begun to run regularly. Yes, I am in constant pain, but it is managed now, all because of exercise.

By: miguelpineiro

miguelpineiro — Sat, 10 May 2008 20:14:22 +0000

Interesting post, I’ll be sure to pass this info to my girlfriend’s dad. His friend has fibromyalgia and I don’t think she does any exercise. Thanks!