Feeling Better, Then Crashing? The Fibromyalgia Flare Cycle

Dr. Rodger Murphree explains why fibromyalgia flares often hit after patients finally start feeling better. He says many people with fibromyalgia make the mistake of overdoing it mentally or physically on a good day, only to end up exhausted and in bed for days after. In this episode, he argues that fibro flares are often driven by poor sleep, chronic stress, and a body that has lost its resilience after years of physical or emotional strain. He says the real starting point is deep, restorative sleep and rebuilding the body’s ability to handle stress. That includes addressing nutritional and hormonal deficiencies, using targeted supplements, and pacing activity instead of rushing back into old routines too fast. Murphree’s message is direct: feeling better does not mean you are fully recovered, and lasting progress comes from restoring stamina before you push your limits. CHAPTERS (00:00) Why fibro flares happen (01:55) The horseback riding crash (03:55) Why better days backfire (05:45) Trauma, stress, and fibro (07:50) Inflammation and poor sleep (09:45) When stress gets magnified (11:50) Small tasks can trigger flares (13:55) The stress chemicals involved (16:00) Adrenal fatigue and self-test (18:10) Sleep, pacing, and next steps Work with Dr. Murphree Consultations & Programs – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠yourfibrodoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Store (book + supplements) – yourfibrostore.com / essentialtherastore.com More About Dr. Rodger Murphree Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠superhealthyhuman.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drrodgermurphree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Rodger Murphree, Functional Medicine Expert⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Rodger Murphree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing by Massif & Kroo Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For inquiries or sponsorships: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices