Good day! Is it just me or does anybody else with fibromyalgia ever feel like you are on a rollercoaster? I have learned quite a few pain management strategies over the years as an Occupational Therapist and have had many opportunities to put them into practice in managing my fibromyalgia for the past 10 yrs. I can go for a period of time managing my fibromyalgia symptoms quite well and then “bam” I feel like a mack truck hit me. For instance like this past weekend I know I have been working many hours recently in a new chaotic environment, eating more sugary junk and then add some extra family stressors. I was feeling more painful all over with increasing daily headaches but was caught off guard with a screaming headache that escalated and increased the domino body pain effect during the middle of the night on my weekend with guests sleeping over. After using cold gel wraps, taking aspirin and biding my time, the pain began to ease to a manageable level. My body was sending me a wake up call that I had once again been using to much adrenaline for everyday living. I took the time to listen and took an extra nap and went to do the elliptical machine at the gym while watching a motivating and life giving program. I took time to pray and give it all back to the Lord. In the end I felt much better with increased energy. Now if I could just consistently remember to practice Isaiah 40: 31 “They that hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar as with eagles’ wings; they will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint,” (NAB). I would truly feel better and have more energy. As I get older I realize there is so much wisdom in God’s word. My prayer for you today is that, you would stop to smell the roses, wait upon the Lord and be renewed in strength and energy and know His peace for that is where real pain and stress management takes place.
Please take the opportunity to visit our website at LivingLifeUnlimitedLLC.com to check out the awesome Elasto-gel packs that can be used for hot and/or cold therapy. These are not your typical hot and cold packs. They are soothing and great for pain relief. They provide pain relief for tight aching muscles, painful joints and headaches. Take caution if you have sensation impairments. As always it is recommended you first check with your doctor before starting a new treatment. Ease your fibromyalgia pain today with a soothing Elasto-gel product.
Have a blessed week.
Chris Antolin
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