Please provide some do's and don'ts on living with fibromyalgia (fms).

Ignore: Stress can lower your pain threshold, so strive for a balanced life, a good diet, and great sleep.

Ignore: Avoid analgesics, use Lyrica (pregabalin) or Cymbalta instead. Exercise regularly and include aerobics.

Ignore: Don't do anything to the point of exhaustion. Conserve energy.

Ignore: Do get plenty of quality rest. Don't stop exercising.Accept ur body limits. Don't get mad at ur body.

Ignore: Do go to bed and wake up same time every day of the week. A regular sleep pattern is critical.

Ignore: The trifecta of fibromyalgia is poor sleep, poor exercis, poor control stress and psychiatric issues.

Ignore: An afternoon walk expels warm air, along with the fibro symptoms.

Ignore: Many with FMS have Lyme disease, hypothyroidism, magnesium deficiency etc. Treat underlying causes!

Ignore: Do exercise. Do get regular sleep. Do eat right. Do manage stress. Don't worry. Don't smoke!

Ignore: Do rule out other conditions by consulting your doctor or specialist. Healthy lifestyle is the key.

Ignore: The best treatment for fibromyalgia is to keep moving daily with full range of motion. Never stop.

Ignore: Diet has always been a key factor to control fibromaylagia pain. I recommend the paleo diet.