Fibromyalgia

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.

Exercise

• 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.