Yes, Ashley: I understand completely. It is even the sound of someone’s harsh or shrill voice that grates on my nervous system! However, among the many other aggravating ‘symptoms’ I would not rate this the highest! Best wishes, Barbara

Good to know I’m not the only one. While I have many irritating sounds I also experience pain from sounds.

I’ll often feel a sound wave travel through my body…literally feeling a wave of pain coupled with a painful ringing in my hands & head. I find it can be any sound that interrupts a silence – I’m horrible at night. The worst was my body’s reaction to a blacksmith hammer on tv – that caused such a awful shock like sensation – I screamed out loud, as I felt like I’d just stuck a fork in an electrical outlet – and my body buzzed for a while after.

Hi Carole: I did begin Feldenkrais and I try also to do QiGong. It seems as though those of us with chronic pain issues like fibromyalgia need some kind of movement therapy on a daily basis and these gentle techniques are certainly the answer! Thanks for your comments! Barbara

Hi Betsy: yes, you are right…all those lovely symptoms tolled into one big diagnosis of fibromyalgia. Please read my book and it will become even more clear as to why more women than men have fibro! four kids is enough to do it! Regards, Barbara

Hi Dee: Although I have never tried marijuana, there are certainly those who have and have found some degree of temporary relief. I would say that meditation, mild exercise and proper diet are the big #3 for working with fibromyalgia,especially if you are smoking as the lungs will suffer! I agree that moderation is sensible! Good luck, Barbara

Hooray Daina: Happy that you agree with my book in which I discuss the hypersensitive person and what I consider the reasons for why there are so many more women who have fibromyalgia. Empathy is part of the issue connected with the overly hypersensitive person! Very best wishes, keep in touch, Barbara

Dear Jocelyn: Your comments filled me with great sadness. If you read other posts you will find that mild exercise, proper diet, meditation and avoiding over stimulation of the nervous system is the only known approach to have some effect on fibromyalgia, although some medications do work for some of the symptoms for some people.I wish you had access to a counsellor or someone who could help you work through some of these issues. Fibromyalgia at such an early age means that there is hope for relief. It seems as though this syndrome is more difficult to work with as one ages. Perhaps your parents would be willing to read some of the posts here or read my book?
Please keep in touch and very best wishes to you, Barbara

Dear Suzanne: I too enjoy massages immensely, even to the hyper-sensitive areas. I too am happy you have found this site. Best wishes, Barbara

Hi Carlos: I too use a B12 vitamin among others such as fish oils (Omega) and Vit D. thanks for the tip!
Barbara

Hi Kath: Glad you are enjoying the posts. I know how frustrating the itching can become and you can tell how many other people have the same horrible experience with it. Again, it is important to quiet your nervous system through mild exercise, avoid overstimulation, meditation and proper diet. I know how tough that can be with so many aggravating symptoms, but just a few minutes a day can really help:MOVEMENT! MEDITATION! best wishes, Barbara