If you think that you have heard about every remedy under the sun to relieve fibromyalgia pain, hold on to your seat.  Here is a most unexpected one.  A recent study that was reported in the April issue of “The Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine” (Kiyak, 2009) found that wool is effective in reducing the symptoms of patients suffering with the chronic pain of fibromyalgia. 

How did they figure this out?  The study consisted of 50 patients with fibromyalgia that had the criteria of the American College of Rheumatology.  Half o these individuals comprised the control group and the other half were treated with woolen underwear (covering the body from shoulders to thighs) and woolen bedding (bed liners, quilt and pillow).  In six weeks, the wool treatment group (who were assessed pre and post treatment) showed significant improvement in all the tender points.

My suggestion:  crank up the air conditioner and stack on the wool.  Who knows?   This may provide some relief to you.  God Bless!

Reference

Kiyak, E.K. (2009). A new nonpharmacological method in fibromyalgia: the use of wool.. Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine, 15, Retrieved June 20, 2009, from Academic Search Premier database