29. Fibromyalgia

Lecture on fibromyalgia for pain specialist trainees preparing for their exams (FFPMANZCA, FFPMRCA), or anyone else that is interested.
Feel free to make comments or ask questions
PS. The elements of pain website has been closed.

[@hundun5604]

Sorry to say, but without the strong opioids I would've been dead by now. The pain is that severe. Without it I cannot sit or stand up straight for more than a couple of minutes, walk, lay on my back or sleep at all. That means no rest 24/7. Try that for a while.

[@glynnisthomas9165]

chronic hives should be added to the list of common symptoms associated with fibromyslgia.

[@karenanderson6136]

Need to talk to a chronic pain doctor online.and get medication

[@blessed4149]

Tramadol has been my life saver! I take that along with Cymbalta and Gabapentin. But i take it every 6 hours. If I forget and go 7 to 8 hours....I;m in pain to the point of no return. I doesnt always take away all pain. According to my pain level that day. I just know you might as well put me in a grave otherwise because I would be completely useless. Exercise?! How do you exercise when you hurt all over and are stiff and chronically fatigued???

[@riadfilali840]

Try keto diet and your pain will be gone and you will stop all meds

[@fionaestherfortuin4185]

But you need slow mag
Vit b12 shots every mth
An vit b complex
Omega 3 or cod liver oil
Allergies
Castor oil rubs
Lots of celery
Drinks with cucumber of course add 3 xcup water
An add diet drink concentrate
Palates light excercise

[@anna-marieeasmus7529]

Just want to add some things rhat helped me. You could probably study further. Rest a lot, try to sleep as much as possible, good quality natural diet full of vegetables, fruit, grains, nuts and seeds and meat. Cutting out gluten, milk and eggs made my pain tolerable. When starting with exercise start with deep breathing and relaxation exercises and start slow (doing 50%of what you think you are capable of), practice a positive mindset and gratititude (even if the only thing you can be thankful for is the fact that the sun is shining). Medication for the most part was not good for me but extreme selfcare and selflove. That taught me compassion for others. I still do get flare ups caused by hormone fluctuation and viral infections.

[@CM-sm2pk]

"Complain" Some of us suffer in silence because who wants to hear a complainer. It is not a complaining syndrome. The symptoms are real, and can be debilitating.

[@mohamedabdelaleem364]

great video and great videos
why you stopped ? last video 5 years ago !! PLEASE COME BACK and give us more , PLEASE

[@gamaltaher9714]

Thanks

[@Isaharif]

Thank you for this, I found it very insightful and educational.

[@mohamedomer7372]

Very informative