Fibromyalgia is when you have pain in many parts of your body that lasts a long time. Here’s what you can do to help ease your pain and stress.

• Stretch when you wake up.
• Try to walk or be active at least 30 minutes each day.

Sleep better:

• Go to bed early
• Get at least 8 hours of sleep at night.

Make healthy choices:

• Eat more fruits and vegetables.
• Don’t drink caffeine.
• Don’t smoke.
• Don’t drink alcohol

Learn how to deal with your stress.

• Try to focus on the “good” rather than the “bad”.
• Talk to a friend or family member
• Practice relaxing by:

• deep breathing
• sitting in a hot tub or taking a hot shower
• applying hot packs or wraps to sore spots.

Ask your doctor’s office or clinic:

• If you should be on medicine for fibromyalgia.
• For tips on how to sleep better.
• If you are getting enough exercise.