FACEDWITHUNCERTAINTY How to Fight Back Against Fibromyalgia
day, a patient may be able to go about their routine just fine. The next day, their pain may be so severe they can’t even get out of bed. There is no cure for fibromyalgia. While medications can help with the pain, opioid addiction is a real concern. Fortunately, keeping your body fit through physical exercise can help manage your fibromyalgia pain and improve your overall health. If fibromyalgia pain is keeping you from exercising, your physical therapist can help. Physical therapists are trained to evaluate their patient’s condition and create a customized fitness plan that helps them stay healthy without making their pain symptoms worse. In some cases, weight loss through exercise has been found to reduce fibromyalgia pain. Other patients have been able to improve their lifestyle by practicing workout techniques designed to relieve pain and restore function. Being diagnosed with fibromyalgia is frightening because it’s a lifelong condition with no clear answer, but we urge you not to give up hope. Breakthroughs about fibromyalgia happen all the time as researchers search for a cure. In the meantime, you can get help with your fibromyalgia pain today by calling 810-620-8042. The experts at Horizon PT will help you fight back against pain and take back your life.
Getting a diagnosis is supposed to be the first step of recovery. After years spent feeling unwell, finally knowing the reason why is a huge relief. At least now you know what to expect and what you can do to get well. Unfortunately, if you’ve been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, the diagnosis is just the start of your uncertainty.
Fibromyalgia consists of widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, and mood or memory issues. Around 5 million adults in the United States between the ages of 30 and 50 struggle with the pain of fibromyalgia. Even though women are more likely to be diagnosed with fibromyalgia than men, women with fibromyalgia often face challenges to have their pain taken seriously by doctors. Symptoms of fibromyalgia can begin after physical trauma, surgery, infection, or even significant psychological stress. However, in some cases, fibromyalgia symptoms accumulate over time with no clear cause. Patients with fibromyalgia struggle not just with the pain of their condition but also with the uncertainty. Symptoms come and go. One
Green Beans With Ginger and Garlic
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Ingredients
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2 lbs whole green beans, ends trimmed
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6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
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1/2 tsp ground ginger
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1 tsp crushed red pepper
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Kosher salt, to taste
Directions
3. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium- high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Stir in ground ginger and crushed pepper. Add green beans.
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. To the side of the stove, prepare a large bucket of ice water. 2. Cook beans in boiling water for 4 minutes. Immediately transfer to ice water. Drain and pat dry.
4. Cook together for 2–3 minutes. 5. Transfer to plate and serve.
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