That just creates more pain and fatigue. A helpful approach is to learn some gentle stretches that may be used throughout the day, especially before and after walking. Exercise trainers encourage inactive people with FMS to begin by walking for only five minutes per day. The point is to begin slowly. Adding a few minutes of exercise each week to the amount of daily aerobic exercise makes it possible to increase activity without causing injury or increasing pain.
Many cities now have chronic pain support groups.
Some have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome support groups. The Fibromyalgia Network maintains information about support groups and knowledgeable physicians in many areas. Good information is important for people with chronic diseases as well as for their doctors. She is completing her studies in consumer health informatics at the Missouri School of Journalism. Although every effort is made to present accurate information, security is imperfect and unintended errors or mischievous material may be present.