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🧡 FIBRO360 — November

This month at a glance

• Feature: Odor sensitivity—why it happens and what helps

• Ask-a-Doc: Prednisone & fibro—what the evidence really says

• Product Spotlight: At-home heat & TENS for pain days

• Community action: One small change to make your space more fibro-friendly

🌸 Feature: Odor Sensitivity & Fibromyalgia

Strong scents (perfume, cleaners, smoke) can trigger headaches, nausea, and brain fog in many with fibro. This guide explains why—and offers practical fixes like creating one scent-free room, upgrading ventilation, and switching to fragrance-free detergents. (Livingwithfibromyalgia.org)

Read the full guide: Solving the Puzzle: Understanding Fibromyalgia and Sensitivity to Odors → (Livingwithfibromyalgia.org)

Try this week: keep a 7-day “scent trigger log.” Note where you were, the scent, and your symptom level 1–10.

💊 Ask-a-Doc: Does Prednisone Help Fibromyalgia?

Short answer: evidence is mixed to weak, and side-effects are real; steroids help classic inflammatory disease, while fibro is a central sensitization condition. Consider a broader plan (sleep, gentle activity, pacing, CBT skills) with your clinician. (Livingwithfibromyalgia.org)

Read the explainer: Does Prednisone Help Fibromyalgia? → (Livingwithfibromyalgia.org)

⭐ Product Spotlight: Heat & TENS that readers love

1) GENIANI XL Heating Pad (Back/Abdomen Wrap)

Why it stands out: large coverage area, quick heat-up, hands-free strap. Great pre-stretch warm-up on stiff mornings. (Livingwithfibromyalgia.org)
Learn more:Best Low Back Pain Relief Products 2025 → (Livingwithfibromyalgia.org)

2) TENS 7000 (Pro-strength TENS unit)

Why readers pick it: multiple modes, strong output, targets focal pain on flare days. Tip: start low, map pad placement to your pain pattern, and log settings that work. (Livingwithfibromyalgia.org)
Compare options:Best TENS Unit for Fibromyalgia Relief → (Livingwithfibromyalgia.org)

🛠️ Quick Wins: “Scent-Smart” Self-Care

• Swap one daily product to fragrance-free (laundry or body wash) and note symptom change. (Livingwithfibromyalgia.org)

• Do a 5-minute ventilate & reset: open a window or step outdoors, slow nasal breaths (4-in, 6-out) x10. (Livingwithfibromyalgia.org)

• Gentle heat for 10 minutes before stretching; consider a wrap for hands-free warmth. (Livingwithfibromyalgia.org)

📣 Community Corner

Tell a friend: “Odor sensitivity with fibro is real.” Share the feature link above and ask them to go scent-free when you’re together this month. Small changes = fewer flares. (Livingwithfibromyalgia.org)

🗓️ Coming in December

Holiday-season sleep survival, plus a printable 30-day Sensory-Aware Tracker for light/noise/smell exposures.

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