Fibromyalgia – 7 Steps to Kill the Pain

Managing fibromyalgia pain and symptoms is an multidisciplinary approach according to Dr. Robert Bennett of Oregon Health Sciences University. Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder who’s symptoms are characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, depression, fatigue and a host of mental and emotional symptoms. There is no one treatment or approach that has been found yet to relieve the syndrome in patients suffering from this disorder. Managing fibromyalgia pain involves keeping and open mind and having a willingness to try new therapies that may be helpful in reducing your pain.

Exercise to Relieve Fibromyalgia Pain

Not only does exercise work the muscles and relieve tension, it also helps to release endorphins in the brain which are natural pain killers. Endorphins and other neurotransmitters help to reduce fibromyalgia-related depression. Even if you can only walk from your bedroom to the kitchen, make an imaginary track in your house and walk on it whenever you can.

Managing Fibromyalgia Pain with Sleep

Get quality sleep each night. Although that may sound impossible if you’re in great pain, by following some or all of the suggestions here to reduce pain, sleep will improve. Sleep allows the body to rejuvenate repair itself. Refer to my article Sleep better and conquer insomnia with these 10 home remedies from your favorite foods, for ways to sleep better and relieve fibromyalgia pain.

Organic Raw Honey, Nature’s Sedative

Take two tablespoons of organic raw honey mixed in milk at bedtime. The honey is high in potassium, a natural aid for insomnia, and the milk stimulates the release of tryptophan in your brain. Tryptophan stimulates the production of seratonin in the brain to help calm and sedate the body. Both encourage your body to rest more easily and induce sleep.

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