Fibromyalgia |
Fibromyalgiais a syndrome characterized by chronic pain in the muscles and soft tissues surrounding joints, fatigue, and tenderness at specific sites in the body. Also called 'fibromyalgia syndrome' , 'fibromyositis' , 'fibrositis' .
I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia about 2 months ago. I've been a bodybuilder for 18 years and have been competitive but now with the fibromyalgia I can't lift as heavy as I used too because it hurts my muscles. The rheumatologist who diagnosed me with fibromyalgia recommended yoga and my massage therapist recommended Bikram's Yoga. I live in Colorado Springs and there is a Bikram's studio 2 minutes from my home and I've been attending once a week for the last 2 months. The stretching and sweating during class has really helped control my pain with the fibromyalgia and I've only been going once a week.
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