Recent content by MissyBea

Thank You! I will definitely be purchasing this for my mom! Honestly, I have body aches occasionally and it may be good to keep handy around the house. Can you purchase it at a local drug store, or does it need to be purchased online? I think my mother will really appreciate *anything* that...

I'm so sorry! I know this must have been a tough decision for you to make. I do not have fibro and I think I would've done something very similar to what you did. My mom has fibro and often she has to make decisions like these. She has to determine whats in her best interests because honestly...

THANKS.. I think she will really enjoy this site! There is a lot of helpful information. The people here are very kind and understanding. I will definitely show her the site, most likely, letting her know she doesn't have to be a member to just browse the topics. I appreciate the feedback...

Hi Thank You all for the responses! I truly appreciate it. I think Corvid summarized it best. I decided after reading your responses that it would be best to just talk to my mom and ask her why it bothers her so much. She said that she hates when Fibro is discussed so casually or someone says...

Hello Everyone, I have posted here a few times because my mom has fibromyalgia. I have noticed that she gets very, VERY annoyed when I mention to her about someone I know who has been diagnosed with fibro. For example, an acquaintance of mine recently let me know she has fibromyalgia. She was...

Thanks Trellium. I would love that! I will send you a PM (as soon as I figure out how!):lol: -Missy Bea

Thank You all for sharing your thoughts! I really wish that all doctors would treat fibromyalgia seriously. Its sad to know that some doctors will not treat it aggressively even if the person is in a lot of pain. Trellium, I can definitely see how weight can play a factor, my mother is working...

Hi Kim! Welcome! This forum is a great way to socialize and learn more about fibromyalgia. I love the suggestion that Corvid gave! If you are having a flare up, you could still go volunteer at the cat shelter (if that helps you feel better). Most cats are calm and would love to just sit in your...

Hi! I think it is very nice of you to be so considerate! My mother has fibro so I try to make sure my home is very comfortable for her when she comes to visit. She enjoys it when my home is very bright! She says that dark rooms can be very depressing for her. So, if I could suggest anything it...

Hello, I was online reading and came across an article on the Oprah website about Treatment of Fibromyalgia. The article talks about acupuncture, diet, and psychological aspects, I found that it was interesting that the approach based on nutrition had such a high improvement rate. This theory...

Hi! Thanks for sharing this. Has anyone else had any success with essential oils? This may be something that I can give my mom as a gift. She will be more likely to try it if I get it for her. I will definitely do more research on this. Is there one particular essential oil that can be used to...

Hi All, My mother has fibro. I have been lurking around reading the suggestions that some have found to help with managing pain. I have also done research online. I have found so much helpful information! The problem is, when I tried to present it to my mother she was uninterested. It makes me...

Greetings, My mother has fibro. I have found that she loves it when I show interest in learning more about her condition as well as what she deals with. She was so excited, when I told her I found this forum! To her, that showed how much I cared about learning more about what she has to go...

Hi, I am familiar with fibro because my mother/best friend has fibro. I meet more people who are affected by fibromyalgia every single day. Today at work, I met a lady that told me she has a new condition that is similar to fibro that is called 'Lymphomyalgia'. I asked her to spell it for me...

Thanks for the response. From doing research I have found that exercise is beneficial but it may be best if done in small spurts. Has anyone had experience with this? My mother and I have discussed creating a workout schedule. The schedule will be a total of 30 minutes which will be broken up...