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COVID-19 may seem very frightening to people with fibromyalgia. You have heard that the majority of people who are hit the hardest are those with underlying health issues. And when you look at the symptoms of covid-19, you even wonder how to tell you to have it.

Researchers around the world continue to study fibromyalgia-specific impacts and risks of covid-19. However, some information has already emerged, and much of that information is extracted based on what experts know about fibromyalgia and viruses like the novel coronavirus which causes covid-19.

Fibromyalgia by itself does not raise the chances of a person getting covid-19. However, for those who live with fibromyalgia, which is long-term pain, covid-19 is still a cause for worry.

COVID-19 and Fibromyalgia FM

The risk for covid-19 could be higher for people with fibromyalgia, especially if they also have lupus or any other autoimmune disease like rheumatoid arthritis. These diseases themselves, and the corticosteroids or disease-modifying drugs (DMARDs) you take to treat them, are known to raise the patient’s odds of getting infections.

Steroids and DMARDs lower your immune system response to ensure that it does not attack your healthy tissues and joints. Unfortunately, a weaker immune system means that your body’s defense against germs is weak. So, you might not have the ability to fight off covid-19.

Whenever you feel you need DMARDs or steroids to treat an autoimmune disease, you should consult your doctor first before buying them.

Fibromyalgia treatments like antiseizure drugs and antidepressants should not affect your risk for covid-19 or your immune system. You should take your fibromyalgia medicines at healthylineoutlet as it is the best way to avoid flares.

Everyone with fibromyalgia should consider getting vaccinated against covid-19 as soon as possible. And even after getting the vaccine, you should still protect yourself from Covid-19 by following all the CD guidelines. The guidelines are as follows:

•         Wash your hands with water and soap for 20 seconds or more throughout the day
•         Avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose
•         Wear a facemask whenever you are around other people
•         Stay 6 feet or more away from other people when you go out
•         Stay home unless you must go out

Fibromyalgia and Coronavirus Symptoms

Fibromyalgia has a few symptoms in common. Some of these symptoms include:

•         Headache
•         Tiredness
•         Pain
•         Diarrhea
•         Body aches

These shared symptoms always make it difficult to know if your fibromyalgia has flared up or if you have covid-19. Be very careful for symptoms such as chills, shortness of breath, cough, and fever as they are more likely with coronavirus.

Managing Fibromyalgia Symptoms

If you are experiencing any symptoms of fibromyalgia, try to see your doctor as soon as possible. If you are not able to see the doctor in person, you can call their office to schedule a visit.

You should always have extra fibromyalgia medicine in your office or at home. If you don’t want to go into the store, you can order your medicines from pharmacies that deliver medicine to customers so they can deliver them to your home. It is also possible to get a subscription by mail order.

Many people worry about covid-19 and this stresses them out. In case you don’t know, stress can be one of the biggest triggers of fibromyalgia flares. If you are stressed for a long time, symptoms like depression, pain, and sleep problems may worsen. To ease fibromyalgia symptoms and stress, try these techniques:

• Stay active: It is important to stay active as exercise can help in relieving fibromyalgia pain and stiffness. Do any aerobic exercise for about 30 minutes every day for three or more days a week. You can ride a bike, jog, or take a walk. Add strength training to your exercise regime with resistance bands or weights a couple of days every week. It is also recommended that you practice tai chi and yoga, which combines gentle movements and deep breathing.
• Relax: Practice deep breathing or meditate for a few minutes every day. You should also try practicing progressive muscle relaxation. You can tighten before relaxing one of your body parts at a time. You can start with your feet up then to your legs, before doing so to your belly, chest, shoulders, and so on.
• Limit alcohol: Taking more than two glasses of wine daily might disrupt one’s sleep and increase the chances of various health conditions like depression. 

Emily

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