This is a guest post by author Kathryn Merrow.
Fibromyalgia Syndrome is a collection of symptoms. If your doctor has diagnosed you with "fibro" or FMS, that means you aren't going to die. That's a good thing. Your diagnosis means your doctor acknowledges that you hurt, but he or she doesn't know why. Perhaps it's a "fringe benefit" that you are able to predict the weather based on how you feel.
"I don't care what the weatherman said. It's going to rain today. Take your umbrella!" Judy was one of my favorite weathercasters. With her Fibromyalgia, she was much more accurate than the best television or radio weathercaster ever was!
People with other conditions can be affected by changes in the weather, but in my experience, they don't seem to put their finger exactly on what weather is coming as well as my clients with Fibromyalgia can.
What is barometric pressure? It's a measurement of the weight of the air that surrounds us. Normally, on sunny days, the barometric pressure reading is high. But, when a storm or cold front is moving in, the barometric pressure drops. Sometimes the drop is very rapid. This sudden change in barometric pressure often leads to Fibromyalgia flare-ups (an increase in symptoms.)
Symptoms seem to be worse during
But, in reality, changes in the weather are outside of our control. The best defenses are being prepared for the weather and dressing for it. Layers will allow you to stay warm but are easily removed if you become too warm.
Lightweight clothing won't "pull" on you which could further aggravate your already fussy muscles. Wearing a scarf that covers the back of your neck will keep you from "hunching" up against the cold. Scrunching your shoulders up will shorten and aggravate the muscles around your neck.
Unless you have "hot feet," wool socks will help your feet stay warm and comfortable. Thick socks will give you an extra layer of padding for comfort.
Air conditioning blowing on you or causing you to be chilled can also cause Fibromyalgia symptoms to flare up. Adjust the vents so they don't blow directly on you, or cover your back and neck to deflect the cold drafts.
And now, I'd like to invite you to discover simple, all natural, logical treatments to relieve the pain and discomfort of "fibro" at http://www.FibromyalgiaSurvivalGuide.com
This easy to understand guide is well worth your time. There is so much to know about why FMS occurs and treatments that don't involve drugs. The more you know about what will help you, the better the chance that you can reduce your Fibromyalgia Syndrome.
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