Fibromyalgia Symptom Management The Importance Of Pacing

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Fibromyalgia Symptom Management - The Importance Of Pacing!
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Summary:
A key element to managing the symptoms of Fibromyalgia is "pacing." In this article you will l

Keywords:
fibromyalgia, FMS, fibro, fibromyalgia symptom management, fibromyalgia natural remedies

Article Body:
Fibromyalgia is known for its disabling symptoms of widespread chronic pain and fatigue. If yo

Here is an effective strategy to help manage your symptoms so you have more good days than bad

A program of symptom management should always include an element of ˆpacing˜. This is extremel

Pacing doesn´t mean waiting until you are worn out to stop what you are doing. It means settin

Now, be honest. When you have a good day what do you do? You run around the house trying to ca


STOP! This is not the way to manage your symptoms. Experts agree that learning to pace your ac

So how do you do this? Here are some basics you can implement today and improve your symptom m
a.

Start Using a Stopwatch or Timer. Learn to pace your activities by the clock. To start

b.

Change positions: If you are sitting, stand for a few minutes and vice versa.

c.

Stretch: At least twice an hour, do a little mild stretching. People with fibromyalgia

d.

Set A Schedule: Plan out your activities for the next week. Don´t overbook your schedu


e.

Prioritize: You may find your schedule was too much to follow. Don´t despair! This is

f.

Split tasks into smaller bits: Do you have to wash all the dishes at once? Do you have

g.

Learn To Delegate: This can be really challenging for some of you. Asking for help is

h.

Learn to say NO: This is tough to do, I know. We often feel bad when we have to refuse

Some of you may be asking, ˆWell how can I pace myself at work?˜ Granted, your boss may not li

However, if you must work outside the home, then planning your pacing schedule and using the a


Managing your symptoms of fibromyalgia through pacing is not always easy, but if done properly

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