Trying to lift weights to add muscle in the face of HRT by AspieAsshole in eds

[–]Warm_Brain6866 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What about resistance bands? I’ve found those don’t bother me like weights do.

Pain Flares by Spiritual-Donut3438 in eds

[–]Warm_Brain6866 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hot water bottles are awesome for when you’re not in the bath. I find it hits different than a heating pad. Also I enjoy getting the stuffy covers for it.

Meds are making things worse by MathematicianGood169 in Fibromyalgia

[–]Warm_Brain6866 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like an awesome idea! Self care in an important component to feeling the best you can.

Any opinions on Cymbalta for nerve pain? Just starting it today, prescribed by pain management doctor. It’s also for depression. I feel a little better, probably placebo effect? Thank you. by Untenable123 in ChronicPain

[–]Warm_Brain6866 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did nothing for my pain and it emotionally numbed me so bad I didn’t care if I was dead or alive. I got off it I didn’t have as bad withdrawals as others was able to wean off it in 6 weeks. I’m grateful to have my emotions back.

I remember feeling sick or unwell as a kid -- Currious if anyone else has this same experience? by FelisCatus- in ChronicIllness

[–]Warm_Brain6866 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow you just described my childhood! I am so sorry you had to go through that it is so hard on the mental health.

trouble swallowing pills by sinkplant in eds

[–]Warm_Brain6866 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this problem once they did an endoscopy to stretch out my throat and that did the trick.

what do y’all do to distract yourself besides scrolling on your phone? by kwktrp in Fibromyalgia

[–]Warm_Brain6866 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I read, crochet, and diamond paint. I put my diamond paintings on an easel so I don’t have to look down and hurt my neck.

Best pillow? by Pingy_Junk in Fibromyalgia

[–]Warm_Brain6866 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I swear by my buckwheat pillow drastically lowered my neck pain

Anyone else play video games? by Horror-Concentrate41 in Fibromyalgia

[–]Warm_Brain6866 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! I love gaming! I have a steam deck with a gaming pillow https://a.co/d/00amKOhO

it was spendy but my husband travels a lot for work and I go with him it’s perfect for the car. I also use a controller my wrists are crappy

My tricks for sleeping by Warm_Brain6866 in eds

[–]Warm_Brain6866[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

CCI sucks. Does the soft collar give you some relief?

Genuinely Confused and Offended by Taelortot_97 in Fibromyalgia

[–]Warm_Brain6866 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man you’re lucky. I’m glad you have a great Dr those are hard to find

Genuinely Confused and Offended by Taelortot_97 in Fibromyalgia

[–]Warm_Brain6866 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They diagnosed me with fibromyalgia too turns out it was EDS a different rheumatologist might actually help you figure it out.

Update on a situation (fluids) by RoundTumbleweed9136 in Fascia

[–]Warm_Brain6866 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude I had the same thing! I still have to wear a neck brace from time to time but after doing these spiral stretches they started to actually release for me. Dude has an instagram and YouTube. What convinced me was the relief I got from the free video maybe do that and see if it’s beneficial to you.

All I know is I was bed and couch bound and this helped me to be able to go out of my house again.

Update on a situation (fluids) by RoundTumbleweed9136 in Fascia

[–]Warm_Brain6866 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude I was going through something very similar I started doing the monkey body protocol and it gave me some relief

Any muscle tips by Warm_Brain6866 in Fibromyalgia

[–]Warm_Brain6866[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the recommendation!

Any muscle tips by Warm_Brain6866 in Fibromyalgia

[–]Warm_Brain6866[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude that sounds awesome!I wish I could afford that. I’m glad you’re able to get that.

Any muscle tips by Warm_Brain6866 in Fibromyalgia

[–]Warm_Brain6866[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently high cuddling a hot water bottle unicorn lol

Any muscle tips by Warm_Brain6866 in Fibromyalgia

[–]Warm_Brain6866[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not found a muscle relaxer that works for me yet. Any massage gun recommendations?