Morning Stiffness
It is common for fibromyalgia patients to wake up with morning stiffness. Morning stiffness can also by accompanied by aches all over the body. Sometimes, the stiffness can be so intense that the patient is unable to stand straight. However, the stiffness and pain that the patient feel in the morning are usually not related to the other types of fibromyalgia pain. It is almost similar to the muscle pain that a healthy person would feel a day after performing an intense workout.
The reason behind morning stiffness in fibromyalgia is not clear. Most fibromyalgia patients appear fidgety and this is because certain positions can hurt them so they will shift their body a bit. But after shifting position, something else will feel pain and so they have to move again. This may be the reason why their body would feel stiffness in the morning, especially if they have not been able to shift their body around all night.
Some patients will find relief in a hot bath along with some Epsom salt. Others would rely on yoga and other body stretches to relieve them of the stiffness. Always talk to your doctor for advice on the best remedy for morning stiffness.
