Posted by TENA/DIAMOND on 4/17/2009, 3:24 pm, in reply to "Fibromyalgia and Sex#1"
Fibromyalgia and Sex#2
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Is stress linked to both sexual problems and fibromyalgia?
Stress may trigger fibromyalgia symptoms. Yet managing stress may help control your symptoms and balance your daily life, which can boost your libido. Stress management may include a combination of exercises, relaxation techniques (deep breathing or meditation exercises), a good sleep routine, and proper nutrition.
Exercise releases endorphins, which are the body's natural stress-fighting hormones, so any type of physical exercise is a good stress-control measure. Relaxation therapies such as deep abdominal breathing, visualization or guided imagery, and meditation are also helpful in managing stress.
What else might help my sex drive or sexual performance with fibromyalgia?
Talk to your doctor and see if medications can boost libido and/or sexual performance. Improving your overall health by treating any other medical problems may also help.
WebMD Medical Reference
SOURCES:
Arthritis Foundation: "Fibromyalgia: Treatment Options."
Baldini, G., Andrade, P., Alqualo-Costa, R, Gallinaro, A., Lage, L. Arthritis and Rheumatism, September 2003; vol 48: p S305.
McIlwain H. and Bruce, D. The Fibromyalgia Handbook, Holt, 2007.
Reviewed by Matthew Hoffman, MD on May 09, 2008
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