Its been one of those days with no title to it so far. For once i slept last night which is good, i dont always do that anymore. However, i realize its what my body needs to function.
i cant think of the last time i had a day without pain. i was diagnosed with fibromyalgia about 3 years ago after i was injured at work. Due to that injury, which i still have and the now fibro i tend to have days where im not very functional. i miss being able to work but i know that if i were to go back to work my body couldnt handle it.
Fibro is an evil disease! Some days are better than others, however i have my share of days where im rendered useless. They say its overactive nerves but its many other things with it such as insomnia and depression. The depression part baffles me...Yes i do have the depression part but who wouldn't that has to deal with some form of pain on a daily basis. Theres also IBS and migraines that come with it so i have a bundle of fun everyday.
i have many things that trigger my flair ups as well. Artificial sweeteners are a big one so i stay away from them. If i even so much as have a can of diet pop i know ill end up in bed from it for a day or two.
Luckily a few years ago i was discussing all of this with a nutritionist who specialized in vitamins and who they work in the body. He told me to start taking 3 times the normal amount of vitamin D and double the amount of calcium along with B-complex. Its amazing how these have helped me out. Granted im not back to who i used to be but im more tolerable now and for the time being im off of prescription medications. i do see myself going back on the prescription meds however as just a need be type of basis as i have too many days in pain the past few months.
Some of it has been brought on by stress and i know that, but much of it is just my body. After all i do have 6 herniated discs in my back and degenerative disc disease as well.
Many of you who are reading this know about this blog from the links on my fetlife, or collarme page so i think im safe here to tell you what the true treatment that works for my pain really is. Its a good deal of pain from flogging, whipping or even needles. Anything to get my endorphins going is what helps the most. ive went a few months without access to such things and my body can tell. i have a ton of stress built up in my muscles and it i can get that out ill be golden again.
i find it amazing how pain can relieve pain, yes im a masochist and have been called a "painslut from hell" and it was an endearing term...its amazing how much of a complement that was for me to receive. For someone to understand what makes me tick is just amazing as with me being a slave many have no clue how my mind of body actually works so when someone gets me i love it.
So, does anyone else out there have any tips or tricks to help you with your fibromyalgia besides prescription drugs?? im constantly researching the topic and trying to learn new things to try and if you give me an idea ill try it and share the results.
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