Fibromyalgia
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Fibromyalgia
Asked by P.E. from Salt Lake City
on March 28, 2008
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Any one have fibromyalgia?
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- Hi P., I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 4 years ago after being in a serious car accident. One of my doctors described it to me as chronic fatigue syndrome with pai...
- Hi P., Yes, I have fibromyalgia, I am 44 years-old, 5 children, daughters 28, 21, and 12, sons 27 & 18. I also have 5 grandchildren, boys 11, 5, 2, 4 months, grandd...
- Hi P., My mom has suffered from fibro for years before it was clinically diagnosed. She has been through it all so here is what I've learned throughout the years: ...
Fibromyalgia
Asked by D.M. from Tampa
on January 27, 2008
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I am a mom with fibromyalgia. I take tramadol for the constant pain. My husband also took this medication - he had a grand mal seizure (he has no history of seizure ...
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- Hi D., Please take a look at http://www.luminahealth.com/images/Fibromyalgia%20Study%20-%20CELLFOOD.pdf which is a study done regarding the use of Cellfood for fibr...
- I also took Tramadol for pain and had a very bad reaction to the medication. I did not have a seizure however my sister did have a grand mal seizure while taking Trama...
- Ask your doctor about Lyrica. In my office, the patients that are diagnosed with fibromyalgia are using this medication I have yet to hear any complaints
Fibromyalgia??
Asked by L.H. from Dallas
on October 13, 2008
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I started to see a rheumatologist last year about swollen joints, tender points, etc...She did a lot of tests and ruled out RA, lupus,etc. She does believe some of it...
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- I like Mary's advice. Lots of good info there. My thyroid was low but boder line and finally a doctor suggested meds for it and I felt a thousand times better after ...
- My ex MIL suffers from Chronic pain, fatigue due to fibromyalgia. She has been going through this for many years. I don't think there is a cure but there are things th...
- I also had trouble with that after my son was born. After tons of tests and doctors, I finally went to the fibro and fatigue clinic, and they saved my sanity. Turns ...
Fibromyalgia
Asked by A. from Dallas
on July 17, 2006
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I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and am searching for others who have the same diagnoses,, especially if you have found something that works for you. I am sick...
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- Craig Jacobs - he is a chiropractor/acupuncturist in Plano. I know he has worked on patients with fibro. as well as other disorders that are similar with good success ...
- My mom suffers from this and is getting acupuncture from Dr. Craig Jacobs in Plano. She raves about him! ###-###-####
- Here's an interesting theory for you to consider: http://www.chronicneurotoxins.com/learnmore/fibromyalgia.cfm This doctor (Ritchie Shoemaker) believes that it's n...
Fibromyalgia
Asked by E.W. from Chicago
on June 4, 2008
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I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia recently, and am in a lot of discomfort. My doctor only gave me some pain meds, but I can't take them during the day because I am SO...
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- E., have you tried seeing a chiropractor for your fibromyalgia? If you go to one make sure they do a lot of soft tissue work and physical therapy, not just adjusting....
- Hi E., I have a background in nutrition and have worked with several clients that have received wonderful relief from their pain and exhaustion through nutritional su...
- I have several clients (I'm an exercise physiologist) who I work with that have fibromyalgia. All of them are using a combination of exercise, nutrition (there are ma...
Fibromyalgia
Asked by K.G. from Tampa
on May 12, 2008
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I have recently been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and was wondering if there are any other moms in the group that also have it. How do you cope on the "bad days"? Is th...
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- Have you tried any natural cures and or doctors? They can sometimes help when conventional medicine cannot.
- Practice yoga! Drink lots of water and eat lots of fresh fuits and veggies, too, but the exercise will help the most, and yoga is a good practice for the body as wel...
- hi K. i have recently have a post about a medical condition that i have and that have not yet been diagnosed by any doctor and several people answered me and told me ...
Fibromyalgia?
Asked by N.D. from Chicago
on March 25, 2008
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Hi Moms-
I was diagnosied with Fibromyalgia when I was 18 and the symptoms lessened over the years but after 2 kids, my body seems to be in constant pain. As such,...
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- Hi N., I have not had this problem but when it comes to alternatives to medicine I can make some suggestions for you. I have business partners who have been diagnosed...
- 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 ar...
- 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. Fib...
Fibromyalgia
Asked by A.H. from Fayetteville
on July 22, 2009
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I am a 28 year old mother of a beautiful 2 year old daughter. Ever since her brith I have had many health problems from arm and leg numbness to migrains to fertility i...
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- Hi A. I'm starting with a new medication called SAVELLA I just stared taking it and it works for me, But this is my second medication I also take TRAMADOL also cal...
- I am sorry you have so much pain at such a young age. It must be especially difficult with all your responsibilities of parenthood. I just want to give you some en...
- I went to a seminar last week where a former Miss America had the same problems. She went to all whole foods and all natural and organic body products. Check out the...
Fibromyalgia
Asked by J.S. from Des Moines
on February 6, 2009
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Hello - I know this isnt a "mom" question, but I am at a loss and am wondering if anyone else has had any problems similar to mine.
First of all a little history - ...
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- Hi J. - I don't personally suffer from the condition, but heard from a good friend of mine who has it that water aerobics does wonders for it - You should join the Y a...
- OPC-3 is an antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties. I know people that have found relief from using it. If you want a brochure, send me a message. I can a...
- Hi J. If you will take the time to email me, I will send you a letter from someone we know who sent it to us about her fibromyalsia success. A lot has to do with how...
Pregnant with Fibromyalgia
Asked by K.D. from Stockton
on October 24, 2008
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Has any out there been pregnant with fibromyalgia? If so, how did it go? My husband would like to add to our family and I am very nervous. I have had fibro since 2006 ...
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- Hi K., I have worked with several people with Fibromyalgia and have seen great results with turning the illness around with better sleep on the Nikken sleepsys...
- Dear K., You mention that your husband “would like” to add to the family. If this means that you are NOT yet pregnant, please go to the doctor with your husban...
- Hi K., I know that acupuncture can help facilitate getting pregnant and cope with the morning sickness and aches and pains that go with being pregnant. I also know...
