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jentytib
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Yesterday I got a massage and today my muscles that were rubbed are sooo sore, like my skin hurts.

Any ideas as to why? Lyme related?

I thought massages were supposed to make you feel better.

[ 06. May 2008, 06:02 PM: Message edited by: jentytib ]

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chamade
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Your neuropathy flared up after the nerves got irritated by the massage...I have that too.

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hurtingramma
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Massages must be done by someone who knows about your condition. Deep tissue is usually a no-no, because the pain the next day outdoes any of the good that you get from the massage.

I recommend a good physical therapist instead. They are trained in massage too, usually.

In the past, I have printed out a copy of Devin Starlanyl's "info for health care providers" and given it to anyone doing body work on me. You can find it at her website. Just type in her name, or The Fibromyalgia Advocate, the name of her book.

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TerryK
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Toxins can be released during massage. Drink lots of water to flush them out.

Terry

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jentytib
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So do you think this means I still have active Lyme?

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bettyg
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LOL JEN, please edit your post to show MASSAGE; i kept reading this; why would a message from someone hurt you ??

neuro lyme at it's best.

my 1st massage i told woman i had fibro in all 18 of 18; she insisted and gave me ROLF; hardest thing ever, and i kept telling her it was too painful and she ignored my tears!!! [cussing]

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Lymetoo
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Aw heck. I thought you were going to tell us about an exciting message you got!! [Big Grin]

PS.. I had the same thing happen after having a massage. Be sure to detox afterward and drink tons of water.

And tell the massage therapist to go easy on you.

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cottonbrain
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I did the same thing to myself!

I have a handheld massager by HomeMedics -- I used it down my neck, back and legs -- and the next day i hurt head to toe-- and felt really toxic, hungover.

I guess homemedics knows how to make a good massager.

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Keebler
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the first massage I got, I had no idea that I had fibromyalgia (the CFS dx and then lyme came years later).

I got a Swedish massage with a friend. She loved it and had taken me to this regional resort for a day of swimming in a mineral pool and a soak and a massage.

I was in agony the entire time of the massage.

slow forward many years - and I was then getting massage each week. however, NOT Swedish. Different type by someone who really knows what she is doing.

With funds low, I've been without massage for 3 months now and the pain, the seizures are all about 300 percent WORSE.

So, when you find what works for you, it can be not only less painful but calming and you'll feel better long after from the effects.

yes . . . LOTS of water. I hope you find a method that works.
Massage has wonderful benefits. I think if every person on the planet got a massage a week we would all be healthier and happier.

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Rianna
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You should avoid massage unless it is specific Lymphatic Drainage Massage, or a conventional massage only using the 'Effleurage movement' Effleurage is one of the most common massage techniques using a succession of light or deep stroking or gliding motions.

Lymphatic Drainage or Effleurage massage is great for moving the toxins through the lymphatic system although any other massage would be detrimental as every lyme patient would be dealing with inflammation.

So the tips for getting a massage would be:-

Take Wobenzyme 30 minutes before and 2 hours after the massage to stop any inflammatory response - this is used by athletes etc

Then drink plenty of water after the massage with detox qualities in the water - Burbur/parsley detox

If you have the massage without doing the above you run the risk of creating a massive inflammatory response and moving Neurotoxins out of there beds which can cause a herx like feeling, so you need to get them flushed out of the lymph system.

Hope that helps

Rianna

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Geneal
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Actually, my LLMD recommends massage. [Smile]

I had my first one about 3 weeks ago.

No deep tissue for me. Hurts too bad.

Funny thing is my lymph nodes were all swollen prior to massage....arm pits, groin, neck, etc.

I was sore after the massage, but drank tons of water.

Within 30 hours of the massage, my lymph nodes were all down.

I believe it is helpful in toxin removal.

Good reason to keep getting them. [Big Grin]

Hugs,

Geneal

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Peacesoul
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This is not just with lyme sufferers but anyone with illness or a high toxic load will feel ill after a deep tissue massage.

When the muscles are being manipulated, the toxins are released from the muscles into the blood stream then to the liver.
It's like a massage herx.

Releasing toxins from the muscles and joints helps heal the body, so don't avoid massage.
It's a necessary evil.

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