woohoo! I feel good

Guess what I just did?  Go ahead, guess!

 

I just finished 30 minutes aerobics And I'm not falling down exhausted, legs burning!  I mean, I'm tired, but it's a good tired.  I feel normal!

 

Ok, it might be too early to really tell, maybe I'm having a good day, or whatever, but I think it's because of the malic acid.  Last week I was doing 20 minutes, and my legs were burning the whole time, I really had to push myself to keep moving.  Today I think I could have gone a little longer, but I didn't want to push it.  I've been at 3 tablets since Saturday.  Sunday I had a really bad day, my pain was higher than it had been in a long time.  It was rainign that day, and I also didn't move at all.  I drove 1/2 hour to town to go to a wedding shower where I sat for 3 hours, then drove back.  Yesterday I did groceries, so another drive.  My legs were sore adn achy during the driving, but that was all I had all day.

 

If you haven't tried the malic acid yet, I urge you to try it!  I don't know if it really works that well, or it's a coincidence (the weather is cooler so I think that is helping me too), or Sherrine has us under a mass hysteria spell, but right now I'm not willing to mess with anything or do any changes.  Except maybe go off my amitriptyline.  I think it helped me with the facial pain, but it woudl be worth the experiment to see if it comes back without it.  I'll mention it to my doctor when I see him again.  I'd love to be just on supplements, with maybe something for breakthrough pain if I need it, a kind of safety net. 

 

(((HUGS))) to all my friends.  I wish for you a good day, filled with little pleasures.

Hi Mamanan-
Wouldn't that be great if the malic acid is working for you!!? It is something I would like to try. I get more pain too when it is raining or storming. This last weekend it rained the whole time and had more pain. Rest of the week is supposed to be mild and sunny. Woo-hoo! GamJill

Mamanan I'm so happy for you. We love good news on here.

 

Now if I could only figure out how to get malic acid into my system without it going through my tummy.

 

luv and hugs

Marlee

That is Great News!  I for the first time (been taking the supplements for about a week) think I felt more energy and it was during my workout.  I do 30 minutes on the treadmill and 10 to 15 on another machine, can't spell it so I'm not even going to try.  My muscles did hurt but I had more energy and felt like I could have gone longer but I had to leave for another commitment.  Also, I still feel pretty good.  I definitly need to do some stretches because I feel tight but I don't feel like I need to crawl into bed and that is usually how I feel.  So hopefully things are starting to work for me too  .

I hope you have continued success and to Hope, good luck on the supplements. 

Meggie

Meggie, I'm glad that you are starting to see some improvement.  It didn't happen overnight for me either.  I still have pain but not like I used to.  I'll take it!

 

Waterbaby, if you ordered from Puritan, they will be there anyday now.  They are really quick to get things to you.  I will be praying that they work for you too.

 

Sherrine

Mamanan, I am so so happy to see your email. That is great news!

(turning a happy little (virtual) somersault)

Sue

 I'm so glad to hear the good news mamanan. I to am on the 3rd pill and start my 4th tomorro. The energy is back and I don't have much break through unless I over do it. Glad to hear more success stories.-------Smiles Gennie

Congrats to both of you having good success with the malic acid. I've been seriously contemplating adding that to my regimen and the more positive things I hear about it the more that my interest grows. It'd be nice to be able to come off the narcotics again just so that I don't have to deal with the stupid rules of PM. Some days when I go in I just don't feel like peeing in the cup. I know the rules are there for a reason, cause someone decided to abuse them. But that doesn't mean that I have to like it. Just the same as I don't have to like the fat that there's stupid rules for things like blowdryers that say "Do not use while sleeping.' And my other favorite...."Do not use while in shower"

Just because people are foolish enough or mean enough to do these dumb things, we get stuck with all the consequences.

But again...congrats, and I wish you continued success and improvement.

 

Julia, go to the Fibro 101 thread...the second thread on the forum and you will find a link for malic acid/magnesium supplements.  It's all explained there.  The Fibro 101 thread is very helpful and that's why we always direct newbies there.  Read all about it and see what you think.  It's helped me!

 

Sherrine

Apples are very high in malic acid so make them the fruit of choice when you're shopping. The highest concentration is in the skins.

MT Lady, Thanks. Yes, the machine I use is elliptical. I do feel like I need to stretch a little more when I get off of it.

I haven't been exercising for the past week because I have been sick with a terrible cold. I plan to hit the gym after work today but I know that I will need to take it slow. I still feel weak from the cold but my legs are saying "GET MOVING".

I used to be in such good shape (before fibro). I was lean and flexible. Now, not so lean and not so flexible. I hate fibro! Sorry, I need to get that out.

Meggie