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Health: A Fibro Warrior’s Tool Box
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items Welcome to the Fibro Warrior’s Toolbox—a curated collection of essential resources living with fibromyalgia (and other chronic illnesses), especially during flare-ups. From trusted medical information and expert-recommended doctors to helpful apps, t...
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Essential Supplements
Sleep Is Critical
Therapeutic Tools
Nutrition & Food
Being Organized Helps
Perimenopause & Menopause Care
Essential Supplements
I use Natural Cure Labs Clean L-Lysine religiously. My grandmother was a nurse and always took L-Lysine. She would always give me bottles of it but back then the pills were big and I hated taking them. Now that I found Natural Cure Labs, I can (and d...
Natural Cure Labs Clean L-Lysine 600mg, 120 Capsules
Get real energy without the crash. Ditch energy drinks and sugar and try Endorfix patches today. I just started using them and really noticed the difference- having energy that felt more like my natural energy that I have been missing for so long sin...
Endorfix Inc
I have been using Life Tones on and off for a while (my lack of consistency has been more about budget purposes and forgetfulness than anything else). For me, it has made small improvements when I use it consistently, and if you have fibro then you k...
Lifetones Uric Acid Support - Boost Flexibility
I haven't used this product, but it is on my list of supplements to try. I am going to do more research on this brand - but I have it here because turmeric and curcumin do have excellent benefits for inflammation reduction and natural pain relief.
Turmeric Curcumin 1500mg with Black Pepper
Sleep Is Critical
Need help clearing you mind, quieting the noise in your brain, or just winding down for sleep? If you struggle with falling asleep, Loona is a great tool to help you out.
Loóna
I use one of these (this exact one) and I really like it. I have another style that I like, too but it doesn't hook around your hand like this one does so I always drop it after I fall asleep and have to hunt it down in the morning. This one has a st... Simply strap this on your hand, turn it on, select the strength (I usually run mine between 11 and 15 depending on which hand I have it on because on of my hands is more sensitive to it than the other one). After that, lay down and focus your thought...
Sleep Aid Device Low Frequency Pulse Machine
I haven't tried this device yet, but it is on my wishlist of things to try out. Sleep isn't always easy for people that have chronic pain, so I'm always looking for ways to help improve my sleep and for ways to help others get better sleep, too.
ZENOWELL Vagus Nerve Stimulator | Sleep Aid
I have one of these and I really like it, because it really does help you fall asleep. It helps take your mind off the pain and all the things going through your mind so you can actually start to relax and fall asleep. This one doesn't have a strengt...
LANSIGOGBGS Sleep Instrument, Purple
I just think this is a beautiful clock and although I do not currently own it, it is on my wishlist for our new house after we move.
AIRIVO Sunrise Alarm Clock with White Noise
This little portable sound machine is great for travel. If you are on the go and can't take your full-size sound machine with you this little device is a great alternative.
Portable White Noise Machine with Night Light
This sunrise clock is a great addition to your sleeping routine. I have a friend that has one like this and she loves it.
Hatch Restore 3 Sunrise Alarm Clock & Sound Machine
This sound machine also doubles as a sleep mask. I have a bluetooth headband that I use and am personally not much on wearing a sleep mask over my eyes at night, but I know sleep masks are helpful to many people and I love the idea of having the soun...
SKG White Noise Sound Machine Eye Mask
Therapeutic Tools
This app is fun and easy to use. I really like it because you can start with a thought or a dream and just spill out your ideas into cocoons then place those on your workspace - moving them around to group them with other similar thoughts. You can do...
COCOONWEAVER - CocoonWeaver
Therapy done from your smartphone or computer allows for discreetness and more accessibility for those that live in rural communities like I do (our small town therapist have waitlist & aren’t necessarily specialized in things like PTSD, MST, ST,...
Brightside Clinic
I have been going through the Curable program on the app for several months now. I enjoy the lessons and it is teaching me ways to live with fibromyalgia, managing pain flares, thinking differently about pain, and more. If you are living with chroni...
Curable: A Different Approach to Chronic Pain
Coloring can be therapeutic because it can take your mind off the pain and away from the negative thoughts that swarm around in your head. Here is a great one to try.
Fibro Pain Coloring Book for Adults
Mindfulness, Meditation, & Breathwork is important to maintaining balance and staying healthy. This little tool is a great therapeutic gadget to help support you with these types of activities.
Mindfulness Guided Breathing & Nightlight
Mindfulness, Meditation, & Breathwork is important to maintaining balance and staying healthy. This little tool is a great therapeutic gadget to help support you with these types of activities.
Breathing Puppy Meditation Device for Stress
Nutrition & Food
Do you need a fast way to track your food, water, and other beverages? Maybe to keep track of symptoms compared to what you ate that day to discover your symptoms? You need this app. It is by far the easiest food-tracking journal I have ever used.
Ate Food Journal
Being Organized Helps
This app is a must for time & task management for managing life as a Fibro Warrior. I have it on my mobile devices and my desktop. I use the widgets to help keep me on track. It has a focus timer too. Try it out and I think you will love it.
Tiimo I Daily planning made visual
Track your fibro pain and symptoms using a journal like this one.
Fibro Warrior: Pain Tracking Journal
Journaling and tracking your symptoms is important for many reasons, one of which is to have speaking points for your doctor. Another one is to try and figure out your triggers for flare-ups. This one is on my wishlist: Stronger Than Fibromyalgia. Ch...
Stronger Than Fibromyalgia: Health Journal
Here is another design on the fibro pain and symptom tracking journal I found on Amazon.
F*ck Fibro: Pain Tracking Journal
Here is another Fibro journal and symptom tracker to check out.
Fibromyalgia Symptom Tracker Journal Workbook
Perimenopause & Menopause Care
Fibro Warriors - if you are a woman getting close to perimenopause or menopause, I highly recommend checking out Winona. I have more energy (though still battle fibro fatigue when I have flares) and more overall stamina since starting with them. I am...
Winona | Menopause Care & Hormone Replacement Therapy
Gadgets You Need
When you have fibromyalgia, you can be extremely temperature sensitive. If you don’t want to get up because you are in a flare, you can easily control your thermostat right from your phone using the app. This makes it easier to keep your home at the ...
Wi-Fi-enabled smart thermostats - Ecobee
Visible armband helps folks with chronic illness like fibromyalgia, long covid, chronic fatigue, lupus, and many others through the act of pacing guidance. Learn when your body is in need of rest or at risk of spinning into a flare or overwhelm even ...
Visible Armband
Heating pads and massagers can be great for pain relief - I personally love most of the ones I've tried. I will say as a person with fibro, to always be careful using any heating pad or product that is heated because it can burn you without you reali...
Comfytemp Cordless Heating Pad & Massager
Through Transcutaneous Electronic Nerve Stimulator technology, this product is designed with a foot mat as electrodes to stimulate your feet, ankles, achilles tendons as well as temporary relief of pain associated with sore and aching muscles. Transc...
Siseca TENS for Foot Pain Relief
Veterans With Fibromyalgia & PTSD
Check out this app, PTSD Coach, free on the App Store and Google Play! https://itunes.apple.com/it/app/ptsd-coach/id430646302 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=is.vertical.ptsdcoach
PTSD Coach | VA Mobile
Have you heard of CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy)? It helps when you are in a flare-up to manage symptoms and has been used to help people with PTSD and other symptoms as well. CBTi-Coach is for Veterans. If you are a Veteran and need CBT, this is a...
CBT-i Coach | VA Mobile
Movement & Exercise Solutions
Join unique virtual walking or running challenges, set your goals, pick your challenge, track your miles with the app, enjoy virtual views of your spot on the map, earn medals, and conquer your fitness goals.
The Conqueror - Virtual Challenges & Medals | Virtual Challenges
Fibro Warrior Merch
Fibro Warrior - I'm Fine Tumbler
Fibromyalgia Warrior Purple Ribbon Tumbler
What You See What I Feel Skeleton Fibromyalgia Awareness Stainless Steel Insulated Tumbler
Fibromyalgia Awareness Stainless Steel Tumbler
Rosie Fibromyalgia Sticker - 5" Laptop Sticker - Waterproof Vinyl for Car, Phone, Water Bottle - Fibromyalgia Ribbon Strong Decal
Rosie Fibromyalgia Waterproof Vinyl Sticker
I'm Fine T-Shirt
Fibromyalgia Warrior Purple Ribbon T-Shirt
The Only Choice We Have T-Shirt
Fibromyalgia Awareness Gift T-Shirt
It Takes Strength To Tolerate The Pain Hoodie
Fibromyalgia Strength Everyday Hoodie
It Takes Strength To Tolarate The Pain T-Shirt
Fibromyalgia Strength Everyday - Awareness T-Shirt
Her Fight Is My Fight T-Shirt
Her Fight Is My Fight Fibromyalgia T-Shirt
Fibro Warrior Decal
Fibromyalgia Warrior Bumper Sticker Vinyl Decal 5"
Not All Disabilities Are Visible Decals
Fibromyalgia Disability Car Stickers 2 Pack
Fibromyalgia Awareness | Strong Lion T-Shirt
Fibromyalgia Awareness | Strong Lion T-Shirt
Hope For A Cure Arm Sleeves
Hope For A Cure Fibromyalgia Arm Sleeves
Fibromyalgia Purple Ribbon Charm Zipper Pull
CENWA Fibromyalgia Purple Ribbon Zipper Pull
Medical Awareness Card with Writable Panel and Patterned Lanyard, Emergency Contact PVC Card (Fibromyalgia)
Medical Awareness Card with Lanyard - Fibromyalgia
Books To Read
I haven't read this book yet, but it is on my reading wishlist. Fibromyalgia: Frequency Specific Microcurrents: An Integrated Holistic Approach
Fibromyalgia: Frequency Specific Microcurrents
I haven't read this book yet, but it is on my reading wishlist. The Woman's Fibromyalgia Toolkit: Manage Your Symptoms and Take Control of Your Life
The Woman's Fibromyalgia Toolkit
I haven't read this yet, but it is on my reading wishlist and was recommended to me by my fibromyalgia care doctor from Swing Care. Married To Fibro
Married To Fibro: Living with Fibromyalgia
I haven't read this book yet, but it is on my reading wishlist. Fibromyalgia: The complete guide to fibromyalgia, understanding fibromyalgia, and reducing pain and symptoms of fibromyalgia with simple treatment methods!
Fibromyalgia: Complete Guide & Treatment
I haven't read this book yet, but it is on my reading wishlist. Conquering Your Fibromyalgia: Real Answers and Real Solutions for Real Pain
Conquering Your Fibromyalgia: Real Solutions
I haven't read this book yet, but it is on my reading wishlist. Living Well with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You...That You Need to Know (Living Well (Collins))
Living Well with Chronic Fatigue & Fibromyalgia
I haven't read this book yet, but it is on my reading wishlist. Exercises for Fibromyalgia: The Complete Exercise Guide for Managing and Lessening Fibromyalgia Symptoms
Exercises for Fibromyalgia: Complete Guide
I haven't read this book yet, but it is on my reading wishlist. So You've Got Fibromyalgia: An Irreverent Look at a Chronic Illness
So You've Got Fibromyalgia: A Humorous Guide
I haven't read this book yet, but it is on my reading wishlist. I also do not have any experience with Reiki - but I'm planning to start looking into it to see if it helps with fibromyalgia relief. Fibromyalgia: Healing and Hope with Reiki
Fibromyalgia: Healing and Hope with Reiki
I haven't read this book yet, but it is on my reading wishlist. The New Fibromyalgia Remedy: Stop Your Pain Now with an Anti-Viral Drug Regimen
Fibromyalgia Remedy: Stop Pain with Anti-Viral
I haven't tried this cookbook yet, but it is on my cookbook wishlist. The Essential Fibromyalgia Cookbook: Nourishing Anti-Inflammatory Recipes with Simple Meal Plans to Manage Pain, Fatigue, Sleep and Mood Imbalances
Essential Fibromyalgia Cookbook: Anti-Inflammatory
I haven't read this book yet, but it is on my reading wishlist. CFS Unravelled: Get Well By Treating The Cause Not Just The Symptoms Of CFS, Fibromyalgia, POTS & Related Syndromes
CFS Unravelled: Treating CFS & Related Syndromes
I haven't read this book yet, but it is on my reading wishlist. Flourishing with Fibromyalgia: Your Natural Guide to Taking Back the Life Fibromyalgia Stole from You
Flourishing with Fibromyalgia: A Natural Guide
I haven't read this book or tried the exercises it contains, but it is on my wishlist. 7-Minute Chair Yoga for fibromyalgia:: Lose weight, Relief Pain and Feel Better! (Fibromyalgia Pain Relief Series)
7-Minute Chair Yoga for Fibromyalgia Relief
I haven't read this book yet, but it is on my reading wishlist. The Fibro Haven: A Complete Guide To Dealing With Fibromyalgia
The Fibro Haven: Guide to Fibromyalgia
I haven't read this book yet (or any in this series), but it is on my reading wishlist. Program Peace: Self-Care Exercises to Reprogram the Mind and Body (Program Peace Books)
Program Peace: Self-Care Exercises Book
I haven't read this book yet, but it is on my reading wishlist. My first therapist had me working on CBT exercises and after she left the company, I started finding new information about it on my own. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - 32 Strategies to M...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook
I haven't read this book yet, but it is on my reading wishlist. Somatic Exercises for Nervous System Regulation 101: Transform Stress & Overwhelm Into Calm & Power in Just 10 Mins a Day With Your 28-Day Beginner's Plan & 55 Easy Exercises...
Somatic Exercises for Nervous System Reg
I bought this book and haven't read it yet, but it is on my list of books to read ASAP. I will give you an update after I read it. Built from Broken: A Science-Based Guide to Healing Painful Joints, Preventing Injuries, and Rebuilding Your Body
Built from Broken: A Guide to Healing Joints
I haven't tried any of the recipes in this book yet, but I bought it and have it set aside to try some! The Anti-Inflammatory Diet Slow Cooker Cookbook: Prep-and-Go Recipes for Long-Term Healing
Anti-Inflammatory Diet Slow Cooker Cookbook
I haven't read this book yet or tried the exercises it has, but it is on my wishlist. Yoga for Chronic Pain: 7 steps to aid recovery from fibromyalgia with yoga (Yoga for Chronic Illness)
Yoga for Chronic Pain: 7 Steps for Recovery
I haven't read this book yet, but it is on my reading wishlist. The New Bible Cure for Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia: Ancient Truths, Natural Remedies, and the Latest Findings for Your Health Today
Bible Cure for Chronic Fatigue & Fibromyalgia
I have this book and have skimmed through it, but need to focus some more time to it. It is a decent book for people at the beginning of their fibro journey. The Holistic Fibromyalgia Treatment Plan: 28-Day Plans for Healthy Digestion, Therapeutic Mo...
Holistic Fibromyalgia Treatment Plan
I haven't read this book yet, but it is on my reading wishlist. BEYOND FIBROMYALGIA: A Complete Guide to Understanding, Managing ,and Thriving with Fibromyalgia for a Life Beyond Pain
BEYOND FIBROMYALGIA: A Complete Guide
I haven't read this book yet, but it is on my wishlist. Living Your BEST Life with Fibromyalgia: A Compassionate Approach to Reclaim Your Health and Reimagine Your Purpose
Living Your BEST Life with Fibromyalgia
I haven't read this book yet, but it is on my reading wishlist. It would be a good book for anyone beginning their journey with fibro. Fibromyalgia For Dummies
Fibromyalgia For Dummies
I haven't tried this cookbook yet, but it is on my cookbook wishlist. The 30-Minute Fibromyalgia Cookbook: 75 Quick and Easy Anti-Inflammatory Recipes
30-Minute Fibromyalgia Cookbook: 75 Recipes
I haven't read this book yet, but it is on my reading wishlist. Mayo Clinic on Fibromyalgia: Strategies to Take Back Your Life
Mayo Clinic on Fibromyalgia: Take Back Your Life
I have read most of this book, but honestly got distracted by another book, and haven't made my way back to finish this one. It is very technical/medical but it has been a great book to read so far. What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About (TM): Fibro...
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You: Fibromyalgia
My fibromyalgia doctor recommended this book to me and I bought it immediately. I read it and learned a lot. It is written so you can use it to talk to your own medical team about your fibromyalgia symptoms and treatment plan, with references to medi...
The FibroManual: Complete Fibromyalgia Guide
I haven't read this book yet, but it is on my reading wishlist. Fibro Flare No More: 4-in-1 Fibromyalgia Relief Book: Your Comprehensive Guide & Cookbook - Understand Symptoms, Navigate Treatments, Embrace Life with Effortless, Quick, Anti-Inflam...
Fibro Flare No More: 4-in-1 Relief Book
I haven't read this workbook yet, but I'd like to. It is on my wishlist. Your Fibromyalgia Workbook: A Neuroscience Approach to the Understanding and Treatment of Fibromyalgia
Your Fibromyalgia Workbook: Neuroscience Approach
I haven't read this book, but it is on my reading wishlist. Sound Healing For Beginners: Sonic Medicine for the Body, Chakra Rituals and What They Didn’t Tell You About Vibrational Energy (Sound Healing and Somatic Mindfulness)
Sound Healing For Beginners: Sonic Medicine
I haven't read this book, but it is on my reading wishlist. The Complete Guide to Sound Healing
The Complete Guide to Sound Healing
I haven't read this book yet, but it is on my reading wishlist. The Healing Power of Sound: Recovery from Life-Threatening Illness Using Sound, Voice, and Music
The Healing Power of Sound: Recovery Using Music
I haven't read this book yet, but it is on my reading wishlist. New Somatic Therapy Workbook for Trauma Healing: Integrating EMDR Tools, Vagus Nerve Activation & Polyvagal Theory into Somatic Exercises to Treat PTSD, Anxiety, Stress, Hypervigilan...
Somatic Therapy Workbook for Trauma Healing
I haven't read this book, but it is on my reading wishlist. The Ultimate Somatic Therapy Bible: 5 in 1 Discover How to Bridge Mind and Body with Practical Techniques that Reduce Stress, Enhance Resilience, and Promote Lasting Health Recovery
Ultimate Somatic Therapy Bible: 5 in 1
I haven't read this book yet or tried grounding myself - I want to read this book and I want to get some grounding sheets as soon as my budget allows me to do that. The Grounding Healing Bible: Unlock the Power of Earthing to Relieve Chronic Pain, Re...
The Grounding Healing Bible: Unlock Earthing
I haven't read this book yet, but it is on my reading wishlist. Tuning the Human Biofield: Healing with Vibrational Sound Therapy
Tuning the Human Biofield: Vibrational Sound
Pain Relief
Herbal Mana Inner Warrior Cream, 5000mg Hemp, 99.9% Pure DMSO, Nerve Calming, Muscle Relief - Organic Magnesium, MSM, Lavender & Rose Oil
Herbal Mana Inner Warrior Cream, 5000mg Hemp
Sound Therapy & Healing Frequencies
My latest endeavor on my healing journey is using sound therapy, EMDR, and healing frequencies to see how they may play a role in helping me to feel better. While I haven't used this device yet, it is on my wishlist of things to try out during this p...
Rylaxtones Meditation System for Relaxation
Check out this beautiful and affordable singing bowl.
Tibetan Singing Bowl Set for Meditation