I have been living with Fibromyalgia for 20 years as well.. Right now in a flare combined with head cold that makes it all worse.. The only thing I can do is some light activities such as watching t.v, little reading and just resting. One of the problem is that I don't think I can take any of the over the counter cold/flu medicine since I am on Cymbalta. It specifically say on each one of the drugs not to take if you are on MAOI. The only thing I dare taking is Advil. It is recommended to walk, swim, yoga, Pilates but in the middle of a flare I can't seem to have the energy. I also take extra vitamins and drink and eat wholesome food.. One other observation I have come up with is that when in flare, my tendency is to get depressed and withdrawn.. I read "self help books" which helps. Another observation, I get more frequent flares every since I have been in Menaupose.
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I have been living with Fibromyalgia for 20 years as well.. Right now in a flare combined with head cold that makes it all worse.. The only thing I can do is some light activities such as watching t.v, little reading and just resting. One of the problem is that I don't think I can take any of the over the counter cold/flu medicine since I am on Cymbalta. It specifically say on each one of the drugs not to take if you are on MAOI. The only thing I dare taking is Advil. It is recommended to walk, swim, yoga, Pilates but in the middle of a flare I can't seem to have the energy. I also take extra vitamins and drink and eat wholesome food.. One other observation I have come up with is that when in flare, my tendency is to get depressed and withdrawn.. I read "self help books" which helps. Another observation, I get more frequent flares every since I have been in Menaupose.
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