Rub on Some Relief for Fibromyalgia Pain!
The Fibro Show
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There are topicals that can lessen fibromyalgia pain "hot spots". Sharon and Ginevra, experts with deep professional and personal experience with fibromyalgia, discuss various topicals like magnesium lotions for muscle relaxation, diclofenac gel for anti-inflammatory effects, and CBD products for pain relief. They emphasize the need for a customized approach to managing fibromyalgia pain and even demonstrate a quick, effective vagus nerve breathing technique to trigger your body’s relaxation response and ease muscle tension. It’s not just about treating the pain—it’s about redefining how we cope with it daily.
00:00 Introduction to Fibromyalgia Pain
00:26 Understanding Different Types of Fibro Pain
01:44 Magnesium for Muscle Relaxation
04:26 Diclofenac Gel for Localized Pain
08:28 CBD Topicals for Pain Relief
14:31 Vagus Nerve Breathing Technique
17:33 The Importance of Support and Community
20:19 Conclusion and Community Engagement
Links mentioned in this episode:
Ancient Minerals Magnesium Lotions https://amzn.to/41WUjYG
Diclofenac gel https://amzn.to/4l5TPIG
CBD balm https://madebyhemp.com/product/cbd-balm/
Mayo Clinic Transdermal magnesium for fibromyalgia study https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...
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About Sharon: One year after being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 1997, Sharon founded a Fibro Support & Education Group in Michigan that has grown into a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization called the Fibromyalgia Association. The Association provides support, education, and advocacy. She became a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) to help people manage Fibromyalgia and chronic pain.
Fibro Coaching with Sharon available at https://www.hwcsharon.com
Learn more about the Fibromyalgia Association at https://www.managefibromyalgia.org/
Join the Fibromyalgia Association community on Facebook - Facebook: FibroAssociation
Ginevra Liptan, MD developed fibromyalgia while in medical school at Tufts University. Using herself as a guinea pig, she was able to find enough effective treatment to get back to school and has dedicated her medical career to treating fibromyalgia. She is board-certified in internal medicine, with additional training in integrative and functional medicine. Learn about her treatment approach to fibromyalgia in her book The FibroManual: A Complete Fibromyalgia Treatment Guide for You and Your Doctor available on Amazon here https://amzn.to/41lgk4I
Learn more about Dr. Ginevra and sign up for her email newsletter at https://www.drginevra.com/
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My husband helps me so much when I've had a lot to do and I'm having post exertion pain and tiredness.
He reminds me that it's normal given my diagnosis. He also encourages complete down day. Do nothing, sleep, relax you'll recover faster.
He reminds me I didn't ask for this the same way no one asks to get cancer or become paralysed in a car accident.
That it is not a reflexion on my desire to do things. That I was always a total go getter in the past.
The lessening of guilt does a lot to lessen the pain. Total understanding does a lot to lessen pain.
My husband often says I wish there was more I could do. But that understanding is everything.
Personally, I have found great relief in blending my own topical essential oil blends. It is very important to dilute only small amounts of essential oils in neutral carrier oils (olive, jojoba, grapeseed, coconut, etc). Also, essential oils should be kept far from our pets and furry friends, as many are toxic to them.
Words of caution aside, Peppermint or wintergreen essential oils are cooling, and in combination with clove (warming and numbing, commonly used for toothache), you get a natural Icy Hot effect. I like to add frankincense/boswellia for its purported anti-inflammatory properties, and a bit of rosemary for the stimulating and mentally-clarifying I personally gain from it (good for jaw, headache, hair growth/scalp, too!).
Everything I have said here is my opinion only; I urge everyone to do their own research. And again, keep essential oils away from pets! I will massage these oils onto my pain points, then make sure to cover myself with long sleeves/pants/other clothing, to ensure that my dog can’t lick any of it off me.
Fortunately my sister in law introduced me to magnesium oil and lotion, (oh and bath flakes!) whilst my husband and I were in Norway recently. (He’s Norwegian) I find it helpful, my knees sometimes feel like they’re on fire.
Thank you ladies once again, we’re so blessed to have you both.
I can’t add a photo, but remembering some ladies asking for the fibro manual on audible, it’s much more useful having the physical copy, mines full of Post its, I use it as a reference book time after time, I wouldn’t be without it! Sending fibro love to all you warriors. 🫶🫶🫶
Rub on Some Relief for Fibromyalgia Pain!
The Fibro Show
11,445 views
There are topicals that can lessen fibromyalgia pain "hot spots". Sharon and Ginevra, experts with deep professional and personal experience with fibromyalgia, discuss various topicals like magnesium lotions for muscle relaxation, diclofenac gel for anti-inflammatory effects, and CBD products for pain relief. They emphasize the need for a customized approach to managing fibromyalgia pain and even demonstrate a quick, effective vagus nerve breathing technique to trigger your body’s relaxation response and ease muscle tension. It’s not just about treating the pain—it’s about redefining how we cope with it daily.
00:00 Introduction to Fibromyalgia Pain
00:26 Understanding Different Types of Fibro Pain
01:44 Magnesium for Muscle Relaxation
04:26 Diclofenac Gel for Localized Pain
08:28 CBD Topicals for Pain Relief
14:31 Vagus Nerve Breathing Technique
17:33 The Importance of Support and Community
20:19 Conclusion and Community Engagement
Links mentioned in this episode:
Ancient Minerals Magnesium Lotions https://amzn.to/41WUjYG
Diclofenac gel https://amzn.to/4l5TPIG
CBD balm https://madebyhemp.com/product/cbd-balm/
Mayo Clinic Transdermal magnesium for fibromyalgia study https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...
Four different types of Fibromyalgia Pain video If you have all these symptoms you might h...
About Sharon: One year after being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 1997, Sharon founded a Fibro Support & Education Group in Michigan that has grown into a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization called the Fibromyalgia Association. The Association provides support, education, and advocacy. She became a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) to help people manage Fibromyalgia and chronic pain.
Fibro Coaching with Sharon available at https://www.hwcsharon.com
Learn more about the Fibromyalgia Association at https://www.managefibromyalgia.org/
Join the Fibromyalgia Association community on Facebook - Facebook: FibroAssociation
Ginevra Liptan, MD developed fibromyalgia while in medical school at Tufts University. Using herself as a guinea pig, she was able to find enough effective treatment to get back to school and has dedicated her medical career to treating fibromyalgia. She is board-certified in internal medicine, with additional training in integrative and functional medicine. Learn about her treatment approach to fibromyalgia in her book The FibroManual: A Complete Fibromyalgia Treatment Guide for You and Your Doctor available on Amazon here https://amzn.to/41lgk4I
Learn more about Dr. Ginevra and sign up for her email newsletter at https://www.drginevra.com/
I just found your show and I love it. To hear all the things that have plagued me over these long years, makes me realize that I’m not alone.
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