Fight Back Against Fibromyalgia Fatigue
Typically when we think about fibromyalgia, our mind immediately goes to chronic pain. However, another symptom of the disorder, fatigue, can also be extraordinarily disruptive to your life, while also amplifying the aching and contributing to mood disorders – in turn making it more difficult to operate effectively with a lower level of energy. In other words, it’s a vicious cycle.
“The good news,” argues Sharecare, “is that you can break or at least minimize this cycle by taking practical steps every day to fight fibromyalgia fatigue and elevate your energy.”
To target their fibromyalgia, Lake Charles residents can use these techniques to go beyond pain relief and counteract the low-energy issue that is making the discomfort so difficult to bear:
Tip #1 – Respond immediately when you first start to feel tired. That way you can take action before you hit the point of total exhaustion.
Tip #2 – Work out regularly. If you feel exhausted all the time, you may feel inclined to stay in bed all morning or lie on the sofa all night. However, studies have shown that you will feel much better if you get up onto your feet. A daily 10-minute walk can be a good place to start.
Tip #3 – Simplify life. Stress is known to contribute to the fatigue associated with fibromyalgia. Researchers have demonstrated that the disorder itself sometimes first appears following a negative life event that is emotionally draining (breakup of a marriage, getting fired, etc.). Keep everything in a calendar, and don’t allow yourself to become excessively busy.
Tip #4 – Divide your activities for fibromyalgia pain relief and fatigue prevention. If you tend to overdo it, spread out your tasks such as laundry and errands over a couple days, and don’t forget to take breaks.
Tip #5 – Embrace the catnap. If you are experiencing insomnia, a short nap may not be enough to counteract the sleep deprivation, but it can help. “Even just a 10-minute power nap may recharge your batteries,” says Sharecare.
Tip #6 – Watch what you eat. One of the cornerstones of fibromyalgia pain relief, also helpful in raising energy levels, is nutrition. Move away from packaged foods and toward fresh produce, whole grains, and low-fat meats such as fish.
Tip #7 – Get assistance. If you continue to struggle with fatigue, don’t hesitate to ask your loved ones for help. Having a spouse take care of meal preparation or a friend stop by the post office for you can be just what’s needed for short-term recovery.
For long-term recovery from fibromyalgia, Lake Charles residents benefit from our “no stone left unturned” approach, featuring unique assessment and unique treatment. Plus, new patients receive their first two visits for only $47.