fibromyalgia pain
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Q: Fibromyalgia Pain?
Looking for some relief with my aches and pains. I have been recently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and looking for some ideas on the natural side. I am considering meditation, detoxing and a new matteress possibly tempur pedic . . . any advice or other ideas ?
A: Fibromyalgia is nasty. Sorry to hear that, but there is hope. I’ve been reading more and more about people recovering. A couple of resources to check out: http://www.noamalgam.com (dealing with mercury induced illnesses) and 90-Day Immune System Makeover by Dr. Janet Maccaro. It has some valuable information about healthy living and detoxing.
As part of detoxing remember to wrap that new mattress!! It is full of nasty chemicals which will leach out and be absorbed by you. There are directions about how to wrap new mattresses out there somewhere. It is a certain type of plastic you get and you leave just the foot of the mattress open for breathability. I know it has been discussed on the Yahoo group Autism-Mercury. The messages are open, so you can search there for directions.
Best to you in your quest for health.
Q: fibromyalgia pain?
years ago when I was diagnosed the dr. said there was nothing that could be done about the pain … Is there anything new now?
A: i don’t have fibro but before i was diagnosed with AS i thought i had fibro so i went to this chatroom… i still go there even thou i don’t have fibro its a great place with friendly helpful people. the kind of people you make life long friendships with. so check it out you don’t have to pay or any of that..
www.fibrotalk.com
the people there have had fibro for a long time and i’m sure can help you with your questions
Q: What is the best way to handle Fibromyalgia pain?
I have severe fibromyalgia pain and the doctors and myself have tried several prescriptions and other methods to relieve it. I have some relief but it is not enough. I get terrible burning pain in my legs also.
Does anyone know or have any ideas what prescriptions work best for Fibro pain or other methods?
A: I am currently yo-yo-ing back and forth between getting diagnosed with MS and Fibromyalgia. I have the burning pain in my legs 24/7 for the last 4 years. It gets so bad that if I don’t take anything I can’t walk. I have found that taking Ulrtam (Tramadol is the generic and that’s what I actually take) 4 times a day (2 50mg pills each dose) helps greatly. Medication with codeine also works. I was taking 30mg of MS Contin 2 times a day but my stupid pain management doctor reduced the dose and when my family doctor tried to up it again it didn’t work. (*Don’t get prescriptions from any other doctor while still under the care of a pain management doctor. I had discontinued to be a patient at the pain clinic before I started getting scripts from my family doctor again). I have to take the Tramadol as soon as I wake up in the morning and wait about 30 minutes before I can do anything. Sometimes if I know I have to get going right away I will set my alarm and hour earlier then I have to get up and take it and by the time I have to wake up the medicine has had time to work. If all else fails and/or until you find something that works, hot baths could work for you. They have gotten me through plenty of hard nights where my legs just won’t stop hurting and burning. Good luck:)
Q: Does a higher dosage of thyroid medication help fibromyalgia pain?
I do not have a thyroid gland and take meds to regulate. My doctor put me on a higher dosage because she heard it will help my fibromyalgia pain? What are the effects of being over medicated and is this actually a good idea?
A: The symptoms that are commonly lumped together and labeled as Fibromyalgia are often a case of a person that is hypo thyroid and under dosed.
The key is to properly dose the replacement thyroid hormone to provide the hormone needed for body function, then the ‘fibro’ symptoms will lessen, or go away… depends on how severe they are and how long they have been manifest.
If you and your doc is serious about addressing this, my suggestion would be to run the properly labs and adjust accordingly.
By proper labs I mean TSH, as well as the thyroid hormones, Free T4 and Free T3, to be sure that your dosage is correct AND your body is properly converting the replacement hormone that you are taking into the hormone that your body needs to function in an healthy manner..
It’s not just getting the blood levels of the hormones ‘in normal range’ it’s getting them to the proper levels within those ranges to be sure that you body has what it needs to be healthy.
You still don’t want ‘over medicate’, you don’t now want to have so much of the replacement hormone to become hyPERthyroid.. you want enough for your body to function properly.
Q: How can I cure my fibromyalgia pain?
I am writing this with great sorrow and weaping eayes, more that 18 years suffering with neck and shoulder pain. Everyday it continues. Consulted with many doctors, reported that its because of fibromyalgia. Prescribed me cipralex 10 mg and advised me to take 1 perday. 75% cured but not completely. Its very distrubing disease really. I want to become normal. How can I? Is there any solution for the same?
Please help me.
A: There is no cure, but there are a lot of ways of helping the pain if you are willing to follow through.
Find out why you have fibromyalgia, where you in a car crash or another accident, does it run in your family, did you get really sick and then after recovery start developing symptoms? Take why you have it and work with that. If you were in an accident physical therapy might help. Try strength training and relaxation. If it runs in your family try asking them what works best for their pain. If you got sick and then started developing symptoms it might mean you have a weak immune system. If you have that avoid foods your even a little allergic to, avoid sugar and eat healthy and stay fit.
Eating healthy and staying fit are really your best options.What you eat and what you do affect the levels of pain a lot. Eating healthy is the easier one. Eat more Chicken and Lentils and avoid sugar. Staying fit, at least for me, is hard because it hurts to move let alone exercise, but having strong muscles helps your pain a lot. Just walk a little everyday, even if it’s around the block. Strength training for the areas that hurt the most to give support. Try swimming, the water can help you relax and you can exercise at the same time.
Keep a journal what you eat and what exercises you do and how you feel that day and the next. See if you can find a pattern.You can be normal, you’ll have to be careful so that your symptoms don’t come back, but you’ll be able to run around and act like everyone else. Just find what’s right for you.
Q: what has worked best for fibromyalgia pain?
i have been disabled from fibromyalgia for the last 5 years. i have been on triger point injections, antidepresants, muscle relaxers, and numerous other medications. i have tried the over the counter medications and all the natural things made for fibromyalgia. i excercise regularly but i still have so much pain. i was just wondering if any one has found anything that maybe i havent tried.
A: In my experience pain medications do not work. My best advise is make sure to get plenty of sleep, take a multiple vitamin, keep active in at least low impact sports, and consider Magnesium and Malic Acid supplements (consult the doctor or a nutritionist to have your Magnesuim level checked- it is a simpe mouth swab and not painful), meditation does help some in keeping the pain back if you can seperate your mind from the pain, and try to take 2-3 warm Epson Salt baths a week (Epson salt contains Magnesium and soaking in a warm tub of it helps to get the mineral into the body. Magnesium aids the muscles in using oxygen and when the level is low which is typical in Fibro it can cause are cramps, spasms, and pain.) Also, Fibromyalgia is a neurotransmitter disorder certain foods can trigger similiar symptoms to Fibro. Try eliminating Monsodium Glutamate from your diet. I did and some of my symptoms (chronic headaches and nausea) went away. It is in everything from Doritos to chicken soup. A few key finding’s of an FDA study found MSG to cause a “burning sensation in the back of the neck, forearms and chest”. Otherwise, learn your limits and pace yourself.
Good luck!
Q: Has anyone switched from celexa to cymbalta for pain relief of fibromyalgia?
I am in the process of switching from 40mgs of celexa to cymbalta. Just wondering if there are any withdrawal symptoms in the process and if cymbalta really helps with fibromyalgia pain. How long does the process take?
A: I work in health-care. I have had patients switched from celexa to cymbalta and they say they do better with cymbalta. It helps with their depression and pain from neuropathy. No side effects noticed.
Q: what are some good ways to relieve fibromyalgia pain?
My legs seem to be the pain target where pain likes to go. Are there any natural pain remedies?
A: There are several natural remedies for this pain (I prefer them)! YOGA or mild STRETCHING helps tremendously if you can do it. Another help on very painful days is a hot bath with Epsom salts. This seems to take out the toxins and provide comfort for me – on days when I can hardly stand to get out of bed. If you are looking for more – let me know. I hope this gets you started.
Q: Can you explain specifically the difference between diabetic nerve pain and fibromyalgia pain?
Medicine is connected to my fibromyalgia.
A: My opinion below, and I am not a doctor.
It’s possible that there may not be much of a distinguishable difference. And, it may not be important because what will help one will help the other.
Q: Are there any natural supplements that help with arthritis and fibromyalgia pain?
I have recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis and am being tested for fibromyalgia as well. Are there any natural supplements out there that really work?
A: There are actually a few that have helped many people (including my Mom, who also has Fibromyalgia). You could try D-Ribose, Magnesium, a good B Complex (B-50 is usually adequate), Malic Acid, Methionine, and/or TMG (Trimethylglycine).
I would personally suggest adding only one of these to your regiment every month or so, just to see how your body reacts to each one (so you can see which ones work well and which ones don’t help).
As far as joints, there are several natural supplements that help joint health, which may remove the cause of the pain. The most popular are Microlactin, Tart Cherries, Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM, Hyaluronic Acid, Danish Rose Hips (specifically Danish ones), and Bromelain.
The only thing to really watch out for is allergies. Glucosamine is typically from Shellfish and Microlactin is from milk. As long as you’re not allergic to those, you should have no problem. Good luck and I hope I helped!
Q: any good foods to eat to help with fibromyalgia pain??
I have had fibromyalgia for several years and seems to worsen as I get older. Are their any good foods out there that help with the pain and any other suggestions?
A: I have fibromyalgia also. Cherries have anti-inflammatory properties, I eat a lot during the summer when I tend to have more pain. Generally foods full of antioxidants, like colorful fruits and veggies, teas, fresh squeezed juices help rid the body of toxins that exacerbate pain. High fiber foods purge and cleanse the digestive system to prevent extra gas and toxins, try the above as well as whole grains like oats, brown rice. Emu oil is a surprisingly effective anti-inflammatory as well as many other uses, I’ve been trying it for the last month with excellent results. My best sources of relief were custom-made herbal blends and accupuncture. Look for an herbalist in your area who can evaluate you holistically rather than symptomatically.
Good luck!
Q: How to deal with the pain of fibromyalgia?
I recently discovered that i probably have Fibromyalgia. I need some tips on how to deal with the pain.
A: education
most docs are cluelss -
it s higly misdiagnosed
how did you recently discover you migth have FMS? did a doc do blood tests and imaging studies to rule out other things?
Q: What do you take for your Fibromyalgia pain?
I swim, take aleve and doxepin for sleep. I always so stiff and when I get up from lying or sitting it’s hard to walk. Anyone have a link to a fbromyalgia forum?
A: i like teh message board at
www.ivillage.com
about.com has one too–but those people suppoert misinformation
Q: What does fibromyalgia pain feel like?
My muscles ALWAYS feel sore like I have been working out type of feeling. Also my muscles are always tight. I have been told I have fibromyalia but no one really explained what the pain feels like. Anyone?
A: Fibromyalgia is a painful and frequently long lasting set of pains. Fortunately, fibromyalgia doesn’t progress to crippling, but there can be substantial disability from pain and fatigue. People with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) have tender points at 18 specific places on the body and usually have sleep problems so that they awaken feeling as though they never had been to sleep at all. They may also have irritable bowel syndrome, morning stiffness, anxiety, and other symptoms, such as memory problems. I hope this helps you. And good luck.
Q: Any natural tips for dealing with fibromyalgia pain?
Greeneyes: Do you have a website for your products?
A: 1. Magnesium and Malic Acid for muscle pain
2. Fish oil 3000mg daily
3. Sleep at the same time every night
4. Mild exercise is a must along with stretching
5. Massage therapy and Chiropractic care
6. Eliminate simple carbs, processed foods and eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, seeds, lean meat. Eliminate vegetable oils.
7. Reduce stress by meditation, yoga, stretching, reading
8. Reduce corn and wheat in your diet and replace them with green leafy vegetables
