Good video, Daniela! ❤🙏 When I’m in a major flare, it increases in intensity very slowly and can last a long time (months)….just when you think you’re at the peak of intensity of the flare, you realize weeks later that it wasn’t the peak (your symptoms are even more progressed)……what’s so challenging about exercising and eating healthy when we’re in a bad Fibro flareup is our bodies are overwhelmed by a myriad of symptoms……pain, stiffness, heavy fatigue/tiredness, stomach aches, digestive issues, bladder pain, frequent urination, headaches, dizziness, vision problems, depression, anxiety, muscle spasms/twitches, sleep disturbances, feeling real cold/hot, numbness/tingling in the extremities….the list goes on…..but, Daniela is right. Try to start out just moving your body and doing something, even if it’s just for a few minutes…..If you do nothing, your symptoms will worsen and your body will weaken. In time, which varies from person to person, those few minutes will become 10-15 minutes, and all your symptoms won’t be as intense as they once were. Keep on fighting!! Never give up! Let that little bit of progress you make inspire you to push on and reach a new feeling that you haven’t felt in many months.
For me it can go either way, it can come on slowly or it can hit me very suddenly, and yes, sometimes you think it can't get any worse and it does. It can be very easy to get discouraged and give up. It is also very easy to be hard on ourselves when we don't do what we think we should do. I have been improving at motivating myself and being kind to myself when I'm too tired to keep pushing. It's a cycle, I get down but I get up again. Just like the song.
I just found your channel! I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia several years ago. I also have some other autoimmune diseases. I’m always looking for tips on living with this. Thank you!! 💙💙🙏
Welcome to the channel. I’m so glad you found value in my videos. I try post twice a week, one vlog so you guys can get to know me better and one informational video to raise awareness and provide support. Always feel free to leave a comment. I really appreciate comments and I always reply. ❤️ thank you for stopping by.
I've recently started PT for fibromyalgia and these are great tips.This is so informative and I really appreciate you taking the time to make such a well thought out vid. I also take an epsom salt bath and muscle relaxer (suggested and prescribed by my Rheum) after my PT sessions.That does help along with my relaxation fave, lavender oil.I think starting out slow is best also and the key for me is to do that, take a break if I have a flare but still do light stretches if it's not too bad. After the flare, I can slowly get back to the routine.
I also love lavender oil, it's my favourite. It's great that you started PT, I know it can be very helpful. I don't exercise every day but I do stretch every day. I can't function if I don't. I hope PT makes a big difference for you.
I have been perimenopausal for the last 4 years and I feel now I am crossing the bridge of menopause. It has affected me greatly and I have heard of other people who suffer from chronic illness and how horrific it was for them during that time. All the progress I have made so far with my chronic illnesses has gone down the drain. My migraines got out of control again, my POTS flared up and the Fibromyalgia seemed out of control. It comes in waves though. So I could be doing great for a few weeks and then it hits out of nowhere. And I know it's related to menopause because the flares come together with hot flashes, extreme thirst and frequent trips to the washroom. On the mental side of things, this is the first time I have experienced true depression. It completely took over my life and I was completely paralyzed for about a month. I could not get out of bed and I cried a lot. I talk about it a bit in my video "I'm broken: in the shadows of depression" th-cam.com/video/GurVqu1LM-A/w-d-xo.html I want to make more videos about this topic. I'm still enjoying the last bit of summer with some trips but as soon as the weather gets bad and I'm stuck in the house I will make some chat videos on this topic.
Oh no! Did you experiment with walking at different times of the day? Also something you can try is compression stockings and reducing the amount of time. Maybe just 10 min. You listened to your body and that is the right thing to do but maybe you could try again some other time with those suggestions and see if it still makes them worse. Good luck and thanks for watching my video.
Good video, Daniela! ❤🙏
When I’m in a major flare, it increases in intensity very slowly and can last a long time (months)….just when you think you’re at the peak of intensity of the flare, you realize weeks later that it wasn’t the peak (your symptoms are even more progressed)……what’s so challenging about exercising and eating healthy when we’re in a bad Fibro flareup is our bodies are overwhelmed by a myriad of symptoms……pain, stiffness, heavy fatigue/tiredness, stomach aches, digestive issues, bladder pain, frequent urination, headaches, dizziness, vision problems, depression, anxiety, muscle spasms/twitches, sleep disturbances, feeling real cold/hot, numbness/tingling in the extremities….the list goes on…..but, Daniela is right. Try to start out just moving your body and doing something, even if it’s just for a few minutes…..If you do nothing, your symptoms will worsen and your body will weaken. In time, which varies from person to person, those few minutes will become 10-15 minutes, and all your symptoms won’t be as intense as they once were.
Keep on fighting!! Never give up! Let that little bit of progress you make inspire you to push on and reach a new feeling that you haven’t felt in many months.
For me it can go either way, it can come on slowly or it can hit me very suddenly, and yes, sometimes you think it can't get any worse and it does. It can be very easy to get discouraged and give up. It is also very easy to be hard on ourselves when we don't do what we think we should do. I have been improving at motivating myself and being kind to myself when I'm too tired to keep pushing. It's a cycle, I get down but I get up again. Just like the song.
Your quality of this video was really great! ❤️
This was such an informative video and I really enjoyed it!
Ohhh! Thank you. It means a lot to me to know I’m improving and making good videos. I’m so glad you liked it.
Great inspirational advice
I’m sure many,in chronic pain,will benefit
All the best
Hugs 😊
Thank you so much. I’m sure many people without Fibromyalgia or chronic illness could also benefit from this video.
Such a great video with FANTASTIC tips! Thanks Daniela!
Thank you so much. I’m glad you liked it. 😊
I just found your channel! I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia several years ago. I also have some other autoimmune diseases. I’m always looking for tips on living with this. Thank you!!
💙💙🙏
Welcome to the channel. I’m so glad you found value in my videos. I try post twice a week, one vlog so you guys can get to know me better and one informational video to raise awareness and provide support. Always feel free to leave a comment. I really appreciate comments and I always reply. ❤️ thank you for stopping by.
I've recently started PT for fibromyalgia and these are great tips.This is so informative and I really appreciate you taking the time to make such a well thought out vid. I also take an epsom salt bath and muscle relaxer (suggested and prescribed by my Rheum) after my PT sessions.That does help along with my relaxation fave, lavender oil.I think starting out slow is best also and the key for me is to do that, take a break if I have a flare but still do light stretches if it's not too bad. After the flare,
I can slowly get back to the routine.
I also love lavender oil, it's my favourite. It's great that you started PT, I know it can be very helpful. I don't exercise every day but I do stretch every day. I can't function if I don't. I hope PT makes a big difference for you.
Very helpful information. Thank You 🙏
Thank you. Glad it was helpful!
Thank you! You are wonderful! Lord Bless you ❤.
Thank you so much! I hope you enjoyed the video.
Great tips
Thank you. 😍
Daniella, are you perimenopausal? If so, how has this affected you physically and mentally with your chronic illnesses?
I have been perimenopausal for the last 4 years and I feel now I am crossing the bridge of menopause. It has affected me greatly and I have heard of other people who suffer from chronic illness and how horrific it was for them during that time. All the progress I have made so far with my chronic illnesses has gone down the drain. My migraines got out of control again, my POTS flared up and the Fibromyalgia seemed out of control. It comes in waves though. So I could be doing great for a few weeks and then it hits out of nowhere. And I know it's related to menopause because the flares come together with hot flashes, extreme thirst and frequent trips to the washroom. On the mental side of things, this is the first time I have experienced true depression. It completely took over my life and I was completely paralyzed for about a month. I could not get out of bed and I cried a lot. I talk about it a bit in my video "I'm broken: in the shadows of depression" th-cam.com/video/GurVqu1LM-A/w-d-xo.html I want to make more videos about this topic. I'm still enjoying the last bit of summer with some trips but as soon as the weather gets bad and I'm stuck in the house I will make some chat videos on this topic.
I only started walking for 30 minutes it made my restless legs worse and I stopped 😢
Oh no! Did you experiment with walking at different times of the day? Also something you can try is compression stockings and reducing the amount of time. Maybe just 10 min. You listened to your body and that is the right thing to do but maybe you could try again some other time with those suggestions and see if it still makes them worse. Good luck and thanks for watching my video.