i have fibromyalgia,si. of the pain medicine i have to take any suggestions?
where can i find a chart that tells me how much i should weight for my hight, thatnk you?
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Have you asked your doctor?
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what can i do to help grandma by healthier foods?
Gee, been there done that AM DOING THAT!They say exercise, but it doesn't work for me - it makes me 'feel better' for the day I have done it, to turn around and be down by it the next day. /shrug I am going to start an alternative diet and see if that helps.. sprouting.. /shrug I dunno, but /comf and fibrohugs to ya!
** Added ** WE ask, trust me we ask. FM patients ALL of them I know HATE the pain meds and most are neurotic about taking them because we don't want to be physically dependent.. I know they are asking here to ask other FM'ers because the DOCS do not have any more answers because of the ongoing research.. not to discredit your answer, but yes, we usually are required to see our docs 3-4 times a year MINIMUM that's JUST FM not our other stuff like yearly's. :/
I have just been Diagnosed with FM last month,Have had the pain for about 6-8 months now .Doc says walking is the best thin for it,And it worked for the time,Also stay away from alcohol and It has a tendency to make you be down for a couple days,I learned the hard way.Never again Also there are many sites I have listed one of them that was informative.
Good like and Fibro((hugs)) to you!!
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http://www.fibrohugs.com/staticpages/index.php?page=20040209003840699
i have suffered with fibro for about 10years now and in the end pain killers dont work.my friend in canada sent me a free sample of a product called 024 fibromyalgia.this is sold as sprays ,towelettes and an oil i think.they claim to ease pain by 60per cent but i have had better results than that.it is the best thing i have ever come across and designed especially for fibro.try punching 024 fibromyalgia in to your computer or 024zone.com you could look at a site called swiss medica also. they are a new product and unfortunately they are not even in the uk yet so i have to send to america for mine but to me it is worth every single penny. my love to all you sufferers.
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024zone.com swissmedica
Why do i always lose interest when i get closer to my goal?
I have it too! i know the pain meds suck! Um I started taking a ballroom dance class, and its helping with the pain. Gentle exercise the arobic stuff the doc suggested didn't work for me! Fibro hugs! We got to stick together!Is there any way to naturally whiten teeth? I don't like the feeling of the Crest White Strips.?
I have had fibro for twenty years now and I can tell you from my personal experience, pain medications do not work. I have tried everything up to Fentynl patches with Actiq suckers. The amount of pain medication that I require is too toxic to my system. After being on pain meds my liver function was consistent with Hepatitis induced from drugs, I had Type II diabetes, high blood pressure, rotting teeth, and terrible bowel problems from the pain meds shutting down my gut. I awoke one day with paramedics looking over me with my husband. I had come out of a seizure (which I'd never had before) and a temp of 107.5. Scary. Moral of the story, pain medication is not effective in Fibro pain treatment because if increasing resistance to the medication it builds up to toxic levels. You are really better off taking a good muscle relaxant (I am on Zanaflex)As far as insomnia, first have a Sleep Study performed. Mine was ordered by a Neurologist This will tell you what is happening when and if you sleep. For instance I found out that I had three types of insomnia: chronic, initial (can't fall asleep), and maintenance can't stay asleep). I also get no REM sleep which explains the extreme fatigue. You can then work with your doctor to address your problems.
The fibro fog can be from medication side effects &/or the bodies concentration on the pain signals it is constantly receiving. I believe the fog is a combination of both and it is genuine. Sometimes I can't find words to say that I speak all the time. Or I forget things a lot. My computer calendar has helped tremendously. A study was performed to explain why we feel so much pain. You can find it at http://www.fibrohugs.com/article.php?story=20040301120311535
The increased pain response kicks our bodies into the "fight or flight response". Medscape explains that pain alerts the central nervous system to the presence of a major stressor to the body; one that demands a response. Pain experiences are typically accompanied by systemic responses similar to those that characterize the "fight or flight" dynamic. These responses are caused by the involuntary release of norepinephrine and adrenaline, which causes increased mental alertness, muscle tone, respiratory rate, heart rate, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels. Facilitated clotting factor, shunting of blood from the viscera to skeletal muscles, increased visual acuity, and sweating also occur when catecholamines are released. The "flight or fight" response, although clearly beneficial to the endangered organism, can be a threat to the individual with chronic pain. Further, the level of high acuity and anxiety commonly associated with the "flight or fight" response is often caused by the anticipation of a painful event rather than the actual "experience" of one.
Try taking warm baths in Epson Salt. It contains Magnesium Magnesium allows oxygen into your muscles, reducing cramping and spasms. Consult your doctor or a nutritionist to have your Magnesuim level checked- it is a simpe mouth swab and not painful. If you have a low level, which most people with Fibro do have, take Magnesium and Malic Acid supplements. There are a few studies listed below that explain the rationale of using the combination in treatment of 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".
If you need adjustments try to see a D.O. that is familiar with Firbro instead of a chiropractor. In my opinion Chiropractors tend to be a little more violent in their adjustments and can cause more pain in your soft tissue. D.O.s do a more passive adjustment.
Before you exercise make sure you really stretch out and breathe deeply (remember the goal is to get oxygen into your muscles to reduce cramping and spasms. I have found begineer Pilates DVDs to be helpful in guiding me. It also improves your abdominal muscles which takes strain off of your back.
I cannot honestly say that I am 100% myself and realize that I will never be, however, since giving up the narcotic prescriptions I have recovered at least 60%. I have good days and bad days still but the good days are coming more often.
Good luck and hope I helped!
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http://www.healthy.net/asp/templates/article.asp?PageType=Article&ID=541
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/msg.html
http://www.mgwater.com/gafibro.shtml
http://remedyfind.com/rem.asp?ID=3106
http://allergy.healthcentersonline.com/foodallergyintolerance/monosodiumglutamateallergy.cfm
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/494119_3
http://www.fibromyalgia-symptoms.org/QA/questions-Fibromyalgia_Exercises/
http://fmaware.org/patient/exercise/startexprogram.htm
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