Take medications that you might need with you. If you have musculoskeletal pains, pain rubs or patches can help keep them quiet. If you ever use mobility aids (cane, crutches, walker), take them with you even if you feel fine when you start out.
Holiday Shopping With Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
By Adrienne Dellwo, About.com
Updated September 08, 2009
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- Step #1: Make a List
- Step #2: Shop from Home
- Step #3: Organize Your Shopping Trips
- Step #4: Plan of Attack
- Step #5: Watch the Time - Time of the Season, Time of Day
- Step #6: Invite a Friend to Come Along
- Step #7: Take Your Meds & Mobility Aids
- Step #8: Dress for Comfort
- Step #9: Take Time to Rest
- Step #10: Ask for Help
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