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Kymbunz

Updated 1y ago

Looking for advice on finding energy and motivation

What medicine works for you or how do you find energy or motivation?

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AprilK

2y

I hate to say I don't
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Scarlettrose

2y

Get up and move. I don't care what you do, just move. Taking walks and stretching helps me. I don't sit for too long.
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Purplelover

2y

Mindfulness and meditation and energy drinks is what helps motivate me, but I still can’t walk very far.
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TanzieLuv

2y

I don’t really have any specific medications that help me with energy when dealing with my fibromyalgia. However, by better managing all of my medical conditions, I can help have less flares which do give me better days compared to the alternate. I do a LOT of resting, staying hydrated, planning and schedule (upcoming appointments/plans). I never plan or schedule anything close together. I give myself enough rest prior to plans/appointments and enough rest after plans/appointments.
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Cm625

2y

I’m just starting out with my journey with fibromyalgia. Usually mornings but could last all day, serve nausea and pains all over. I recently started exercising (squats, push-ups, crunches) it has helped with the nausea. I take walks even in my little room i just go in circles just to move. I hope you’re all well❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹
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Kat1969

2y

I just get up and out one foot forward every day. I find that if I sit for too long it makes me stiff and hurt. If I do too much though I pay for it the next day. Does anyone else just ache and ache for no reason.
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vee805

2y

Absolutely nothing works for me. Deep tissue massages on parts that hurt the most have helped for a day or two. Using diclofenac helps with inflamed areas like my chest and back sometimes
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vee805

2y

Stretches can help some
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croz93

2y

For me I started aquatic therapy it's helped me so much
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Kymbunz

2y

I started taking ashawanga for my anxiety and depression and maca root but it’s hard to get energy…. Ugh
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hmmmm

2y

coenzyme q10 has helped with my fatigue and sports drinks with electrolytes!
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Kymbunz

2y

Oh yes @hmmmm I took coq10 for Covid. I still have some…. Ik people normally take this for their heart!!
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Peekaboo

2y

I’ve suffered for years with extreme low back pain. Had 2 disks removed, metal cages put in. Two spinal implants put in. My fibro pain is manageable most days. I walk my little dog for excersize but mostly for my mental health, my mental health is what I have to focus on now. I deal with high stress in my marriage and my 85 yrs young mother lives with me.
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Moon1

2y

Not sure if any specific medication really helps. I find that if I am sedentary for long I will get really stiff and sore. Mornings are the worst! As difficult as it is, moving my body and doing gentle stretching helps me a lot!
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glumanddum

2y

Cymbalta really helped me a lot, but it's not perfect. So much so I just found this app while I'm having a flare up!
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Mamasboys

2y

I take duloxetine which is generic for Cymbalta. It helps but not completely. Mornings are the worst and sitting too long as well. I try to stretch and if possible get in a pool it helped me a lot. Pacing yourself and going slow helps me also. Stress is a huge factor for me so I do the best I can to avoid it.

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