Fibromyalgia?

I have suffered with pain for years and was just recently diagonosed with Fibro. I started with a Chiropractor and found some of pain was from other issues, such as arthritis in my back. Then I started with a massage therapist who has been the best thing I ever did. The pain is now tolerable. Pain meds never worked for me and I heard horrible things about Lyrica, so that made me try the above. I beleive everyone is different and you need to find what is right for you. I used to think I was going crazy and a hypocondriac. I now have proof I am not going crazy and a wonderful dr. who beleives no one should live in pain.

S.

N.:
I will have to totally agree with another poster about the foods you eat and the quality of vitamins that you take. I am an educator of health and wellness. Fibromyalgia is inflammation that causes pain, correct? Omega 3 oils have been proved to reduce inflammation and has significantly helped those with this condition, asthma and other inflammatory conditions. By changing your diet, eliminating processed foods, sugars, flours and eating fresh veggies, fruits and whole grains plus taking good vitamins that give the body what it needs to function properly, you will well be on your way to feeling better. Even if you must use some medication, changing your eating habits, drinking water and green tea, adding Omega 3 oils whether by fish and supplements is essential! I would be happy to provide you with more information on botanically based vitamins and products. It is very true about what you put in and on your body will have effects on your long term health. I wish you the best and do your research too. The internet is a wonderful source of good information but you need to take care of yourself so that you have the strength to take care of your family! All the best!

K.

I am 41 and was diagnosed a yaer ago with fibromyalgia. My doctor put me on Cymbalta and when sleep is a problem Flexeril at night. It has worked wonders for me withiut any side effects. Good Luck!
Amy

Hi N.,
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Best,

M.

Dear N.

If you are interested in alternative therapy I invite you to do some research & consider hypnosis for help with fibromyalgia. Hypnosis has helped me with everything from childbirth to resolving 30 years of chronic illness. Pain is a message from your mind/body. When you learn to listen & respond you may find you no longer experience recurring physical discomfort.
Wishing you wellness.

N., I don't know if you've seen a chiropractor yet or not but you should. I am one and have had great success treating people with chronic pain syndromes such as fibromyalgia. I do adjustments, massage, physical therapy and acupuncture. If you have any questions just let me know.

My mother has Fibro also... she has stopped taking the Lyrica because of the very vivid dreams she was having although it definately helped her sleep better but she would wake up in a state of panic. So after that not working for her she altered her diet... she now avoids yeast as much as possible, 1-2 slices of toast MAX a day but now whole grain, eliminated cheeses and processed meats (lunch meats) and other processed foods and red wines. She tries to mostly shop the outer edges of the store and avoid the aisles with all the "goodies" :) She makes sure she uses atleast 2 tbs of healthy oils daily as that helps to retain the nutrients in the healthy foods she has started to eat. And she is finally drinking water- with Crystal light in it. If you are dehydrated you will feel more pain. She has also started to take a probiotic= not sure what it is but she swears by it and is trying to get me to take it!

She has also had her B12 levels tested and found those to be low, I guess that is common with Fibro patients. She now also takes a sublingual supplement after she did a course of shots from the DR. Might want to have that checked.

My mother was barely able to walk last summer and we had to rent a wheelchair to go to the zoo... now I can barely keep up with her! Her fibro-fog is also very noticeably reduced and she can have conversations again without forgetting what she is talking about... so nice to have my Mom and my kids Grandma back!

I wish you much luck with whatever you choose to do. Many blessings to you!

Dear N.;

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