Summer Tips For Fibromyalgia and CFS Sufferers

Greetings Fibromyalgia/CFS Friends,

Thank goodness summer is here! 

For Fibromyalgia/CFS sufferer’s it could be a blessing or a curse.  I do realize summer is not a Fibro or CFS’s  best friend.  Follow a few easy tips and help your daily quality of life improve:

- Turn on your air conditioner when the humidity arrives.  It will entail a higher electric bill but also heighten your good spirits!  Feel better and don’t feel guilty. You are important!

- Slide into a slightly warm pool or bathtub.  If the water is to cool it may likely exasperate burning and itching. If it is to warm the same is true. 

- If your daily activity will involve being outdoors for a few hours bring along a

thermos filled with ice chips.  Your improved heat tolerance will be worth it!

- Water is the best beverage you can drink and pour over your burning throbbing feet if you will be spending time outdoors during the day OR evening.

 - If you have delicate eyes that are extra sensitive to light like I do, Sunglasses are a must for Fibromyalgia and CFS sufferers.  Make sure they block the UVA rays. This applies to prescription and non-prescription sunglasses. Cheap sunglasses may cost you less. But you will pay much more with your discomfort and pain.

I hope these tips will start your summer off  with a higher daily quality of life.

Your Fibro Friend,

Cheryl