I know that this may sound strange but it works. I suffer from back pain and fibermyalgia pain it is not fun when both act up. My mom told me about a friend of hers who soaks in a bathtub with epsion salt. I thought she was nuts until I tried it (besides who doesn't like to soak in a bath away from the kids!) What you do is run a bath as hot as you can stand it. You will need at least 4lbs of epsion salts and let dissolve. Soak in the tub for as long as you like. I actually was able to sit in the tub for about 15 minutes and loved every minute. Then wrap yourself in a heavy robe or blanket and stay there to sweat it out. I didn't feel any different that night but the next day and today WOW I woke up with no pain and that is very rare. I know some of us have issues and I thought I would pass along something that worked for me. Try it what do you have to loose??

Thank you so much.. I am old enough to know Epsom salts does this, it was used long before the modern stuff came in, but had forgotten.. I will pass this to my daughter who has fibromyalgia. She will be ver grateful I am sure.

Thanks, Jade. I'll be trying this. As a fellow traveller down the fibro/CFS road, the words 'no pain' are like the Holy Grail............
Glad you got a pain free day. Aren't they wonderful!?!

I'll try this too. Thanks for the new idea. A pain free day without more pills would be a blessing!

My DD does this for her monthly cramping and it helps.

I am a big fan of Espom salts. I think it is good for many ailments. It's a shame that I sometimes forget about it. As soon as I remember, I use it and it always works great.

WOW! I'm going to the store and get some today!!!! Sounds wonderful! I used to use Epsom salts for a lot of things...including as fertilizer for houseplants...but had forgotten about it!!!

thanks for the reminder. I have forgotten what it is like to have a pain free day. pain is a constance the only variation is the severity most days it is between 2-5 some days a 10 having CFS & FIBRO & NPD I don't get much respite from pain. it is just a case of keep going regardless I can't give into it or I would be bed ridden and i can't be bed ridden looking after mum and 45 cats and helping DH in the business and trying to quilt

my back is killing me today. wish i had some! the only trouble is i'd need someone to help get me up out of the bath tub!!!

thank you for the tip!like all fibro& arthritis sufferers,am desperate to try anything that works!if nothingelse the relief of being in the tub helps! like many of you,i am a widow ,so getting in & out of the tub alone is too scary for me! i am lucky to have a whirlpool tub,but it is so dep it's hard to get i & out of w/o help,een w/all the bars.SO afraid of falling & breaking a hip[i'm 68] my bf is really great,but sometimes it's embarrassing having to ask.the only thing worse than getting old is the alternative !!!!!!!!!!
will surely try the epsom salt,tho.thanks for the tip
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Is there any home health that you could apply for? My late husband had help a few times a week and I helped him other times during the week.

I wish we had a bathtub, but, had it taken out to make it handicapped for my 85 year old mom. We have a step in shower .

Hmmm waking up with no pain, I don't think I know what that means LOL! I believe the last time that happened was 1981. But this is a tip I will definitely try, I had forgotten my mom used to do this for her bursitis. One more thing I inherited from mom, sigh.

A word of warning!! If you have high blood pressure or heart problems, be careful with the very hot water...Don't get overheated as that could cause more grief then fibromyalgia.... :roll: :|

I have had the worst backache for over a week now, will try this:)
thanks for sharing this.

It is also helpful to add a couple of drops each of eucalyptus, rosemary, and lavender oil to the Epsom Salts before adding to the bath water. Or, if you have access to Olba's Oils - Massage Oils they will work even better....

I'd love to try it, but living by myself, and having knee problems as well as fibro, I just can't get up out of a bath. I'd need a block and tackle to get me out of the bath. :-) Last time I had a bath it took me 5 mins to get out - and I let the water out first just in case I slipped and went under.

thank you for the information I will be trying it!!

I also suffer from FMS, CFS & weekly migraines. will definalety give this a try.

Just another thing that works for me is avoid eating nightshade foods(tomatoes, potatoes,peppers, paprika, eggplants,etc.) studies have been done and some people are sensitive to the solanine that is in the nightshades. I feel so much better to not eat these foods, but there are other foods to enjoy. Google nightshades and read it.

Like a few of the gals I haven't been taking baths for several years because I no longer can get in and out of the tub by myself. Did spend some time in the bath tub last year. I was in the bathroom getting dressed, while bending over to pull up my slacks I noticed the cap from the toothpaste in the corner so I reached to pick it up. Somehow when I went to stand up I went off balance and fell backwards into the bath tub. I didn't hurt myself but found that I was sitting in the tub with my knees over the side. Couldn't get myself out that way so I got the bright idea to swing my legs into the tub as if I was taking a bath, then I'd turn myself onto my knees, use the side of the tub for leverage and get out of the tub that way. Only problem was that I couldn't turn myself onto my knees as my cotton slacks were sticking to the bath mat in the bottom of the tub. No matter how I tried I couldn't move my body. Good thing I was getting dressed to go out to dinner with DH and he got hungry and came looking for me or I'd still be sitting in the tub, LOL! May in Jersey

I have fibro but I can't get in and out of the tub right now. Had total knee replacement 6 weeks ago. I hope to eventually get back in the tub but everyone tells me I won't be able to. I miss a soak in the tub! Getting up with no pain must be wonderful. First thing in the morning is always the worst for me. I have to hold on to everything in my path for awhile!

Epsom salts is also good for soaking when you have a minor infected cut or joint that has swollen.

At this point in my pain, anything is worth a try. DH is heading into town to buy some for me now. I wonder how long this relief lasts with this method.

Day four I woke up again today with little pain I did need to take my pain pill however for me to wake up without pain is a miracle I don't ache like I normally do and I quilted my moms huge queen size heavy quilt so I know this will work differently give it a try and main thing relax and enjoy the quiet wrap up afterwards works better at night. Good luck and will keep you all in my prayers!

Prayers are helpful, thank you.

I usually soak in a hot tub every night and then right to bed. I'll have to try the wrap first.

Thanks for the reminder! I had forgotten about epson salts too. I'm gonna be buying me a BIG box!

Just be careful is you have very sensitive skin. Epsom salt can irritate it.

It is very nice of you to share this. I'm glad it worked for you. I do not suffer from this but a neighbor does.

Just a thought. If you cannot get into a tub could you run hot water in the sink, add the Epsom salts and then dunk a towel in, wring it out and wrap up "parts" one at a time. Safer and worth a try :)

I have fibromyalgia, my DH and I have a hot tub, we use it everyday, and we add epsom salts to it, works wonders!!!

Epsom salts are great for many things. Ilove them when I could get in and out of tub I would put scent in my salts so you always smeled wonderful as well as feeling better. For those of you that cant get in a tub make a thick paste of the epsom salts with warm water and cover with a piece of cotton that you dont mind loosing, place the paste on where ever needed and cover with cotton when the warmth is gone remove and repeat if needed just as you would with a heating pad just better results.

I do this for my feet and it works wonders.

the big problem is that I'd have to clean the tub first! :lol: :lol: :lol:

I wish I could get in and out of the bath tub. Have CFIDS and fibromyalgia. No strength in arms or legs and I an not over weight. Want a battery operated chair, but they don't do ins. and are expensive.

For some strange reason, my fibro has lately decided to settle in my hands, a new thing for me, grrrrrrrrrrr. I tried this and find it is quite helpful!! Thanks for the tipoff. Gentle hugs and big smiles for all my fellow chronic pain sufferers. We forge on as we must into the day. I am holding you all in my heart as we share this common bond.

I tried this last night and woke up with the usual amount of pain this morning. I so hoped it would work for me.

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My osteoporosis is really bad leaving my back hurting all the time. I'm going to give this a try. Thanks for the info.

Thanks so much for the tip! I started taking the drug Savella a year ago, and it has changed my life. Fibro is no fun, and I hope you find relief soon.

Ebsom salt is great. My daughter had little infection in her toe and I took her to the doc and she said to soak it 3x's a day for 3 days and it'll be gone. Sure enough...it was. That's something that I always will have in my house.