If like me you also have to live with the various aches and pains associated with ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia, There are a few ways to start taking control by trying various drugs/natural supplements and holistic ways.
Also check out the Holistic page for some simple ways to soothe the body.
Reliefsite is a website designed and run by a drug company to help you to log your pain (weekly or daily)in a diary form with charts and a scale. You can then create access for your GP or specialist.
2. USE HEAT TO SOOTHE ACHES AND EASE TENSION
Heat is fantastic for muscle pain, whereas pain caused by inflammation is better of with something cold.If you are good with a needle and thread try making your own wheat bag, with cheap rice instead. This website has the details
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. Basically its a machine in which you place some gel covered pads onto the problem area and the machine emits a small electrical current into the muscle, which stimulates the bodys natural painkiller. Not as scary as it sounds, and I have personally found that once I got used to it, It became my best friend, constantly attached to me when watching TV or reading a book. Ebay is great for buying online or lloyds pharmacy on the high street can help you personally and at a cheap price.
For more Info try this UK site.
www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23069069/
This site is good to get a decent pharmacutical strength machine at a decent price.
Or speak to your nurse or GP to see if they have some to try.
Magnesium is good for muscles, Glucosamine and chondritin are great for joints. Ideally try to get it out of food, but research and try out different supplements to help out those problem areas. Remember to give the supplements a chance work, Try a couple of months and continue if you feel an improvement. Dont spend a fortune, Look into supermarkets, wilkinson and superdrug for cheap supplements.
This doesnt work for everyone but its worth trying, its basically using magnets on the body, to help ease pain.
To learn about how magnets work on the body.
www.worldofmagnets.co.uk/magnetic_therapy_education.htm
To purchase magnets to wear on the body try:
If you are unsure about anything and have been constant pain for more than 3 months. Please see your GP as there is no point being in pain when it can be found and treated.
