Posted by Dinah on September 10, 2008, at 13:03:46
In reply to Re: fibromyalgia? » lucie lu, posted by Partlycloudy on September 10, 2008, at 12:24:44
Originating in your head doesn't mean it isn't real, or that it's something you can think yourself out of. At least I don't think so.
The neurochemical stuff may be triggered by stress. But once it's triggered it has a very real effect.
Still, it's an excellent argument for self care.
I find that when I'm having extra stress in my life there are some things I can do to reduce the chances of a migraine. I wear my sunglasses way more often, because light is a trigger for me. If I'm stressed, it's important to control as many other triggers as I can.
And even then it doesn't work consistently. When I'm in a migraine loop I can easily get at least one every day for two or three weeks. It almost feels like one long headache interrupted by respites from meds.
Back pain probably gets worse with age. Are you doing your yoga and stretching? I had a lot of back pain during the evacuation and bugged my husband constantly for massages. Tight muscles were the culprit for me. No access to hot baths, so massages were all I had.
I'm thinking of doing some stretching. I never got the relief from exercise that some people did, not even when I was young. But stretching was an exception to that. I loved that limp spaghetti feeling after a workout. If I can find a space to do it, I think I'll find an age appropriate tape. Unfortunately, space is at a premium in our house.
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