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Posted 2/13/2011 8:50 AM (GMT 0)
So, I am a strong believer in utilizing natural treatments as much as possible after personally having had several bad reactions to medications & anti-depressants in the past. I'm wondering if there are others here that are going a more naturopathic/homeopathic route for their treatment and if so, if you could share what you have tried, what has worked, what hasn't...?

So far I've been on 8000IU's of Vit D/day, Calcium, psychological counseling, PhotoTherapy (I've had to cease because I now am exhibiting signs of Lupus and test results seem to indicate as such as well), Aromatherapy/candles, increasing my social interactions with the outside world as best as I can, hot baths/showers/whirlpool.

I've been wanting to try Yoga & Water Aerobics in a therapy pool but finances are limited for me until (crossing my fingers) I can get disability benefits as I've been in such a severe state that I have been unable to work or even resume my schooling for the past four years. I do have cyclobenzoprene & vicoden for pain which I use sparingly and only when I'm feeling like I can't emotionally handle the pain any longer. (Typically in the evenings or when I've been too active.)

Thank you for your input/advice. :)
Posted 2/13/2011 3:03 PM (GMT 0)
If you have read fibro101, you probably already know about it, but it is malic acid/magnesium supplements. A lot of us take them and they really help. I also take vitamin D3. But they both help with pain and fatigue. Plus give you an over all feeling of well being. The D3 does to me anyway.

There are other herbal supplements such as KavaKava, Gata Kola and others. But I am not too familiar with them. I hope that this helps some. Read about the malic acid, I find it does help. I take medications too but I notice the difference when I run out. And it is rather inexpensive.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 2/13/2011 5:25 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome kenderyl,

I, as of thursday have decided to go the natural route.  I have been having TERRIBLE issues with medications and I said enough is enough!!  I think I have pretty much tried them all, only to be much sicker because of side effects. 

I am waiting on my supplements to come in and am praying that they help me.  I am supposed to take 2000mg vit c(until im no longer constipated), choline citrate (to help with liver, constipation, memory and absorption of minerals) an energy repair supp., b12 injections 3xweek, bone and mineral supp., omega 3 w/primrose(for skin, brain, circulation and periods) as well as a digestive enzyme.  Also take magnesium/calcium and vit d.  I know that they are expensive but hey, going to the specialist several times a month and all the meds they push at me that I cant tolerate are just as costly.

There are people on here that are WAY more qualified to talk about the matter, and as I am just starting out, dont have anything to offer in advice, just what my doctor has recommended for me.  I will be sure to let you know how well it works for me.  I still am taking my zoloft for my depression and trazodone to help me sleep and xanax if i need it, but hoping to be off everything eventually.  I also see a counselor to help me deal with my depression and anxiety!!

Good luck with your disability and I certainly hope you can get to feeling better!!!

Posted 2/13/2011 5:31 PM (GMT 0)
wow, that' a lot of vitamin D! wEre you taking D3? I know there are different kinds. I had already replied to your post about the malic acid/magnesium. The one I found is by Olympian Labs and was only $7. ANd it's all natural, which is very important to me. I also know omega 3 is good, though i'm not sure how that helps pain.

other supplements I have heard about include 5-HTP, and Sam-E. i don't know much about them though. Also, ginger and tumeric are supposed to help.

that's great you are getting more social interaction! I am bad at that. and of course, I'm sure you know any gentle exercise is good.

take care!
Posted 2/13/2011 6:01 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, and welcome!  I take malic acid/magnesium and get mine at Puritan.com.  They have buy one/get one free....buy two/get three free!  So malic acid/magnesium doesn't have to be expensive!  I also take vitamin D3....5,000 IU a day.  I do gentle exercises like walking and swimming.  If you have a YMCA close to you or even a LifeStyle place...I think they have pools....it wouldn't be that expensive.  But, walking is free!  Yipee!  If you are in a snowy climate, you can get some walking-in-place videos.  I have one by Leslie Sansone that is very good and quite managable with fibro.

 

I use moist heat and also gentle massages to help with the pain.  The only medication I take for fibro is ibuprofen with food and extra strength Tylenol.  So, it is possible to be more "natural" in your response to fibro. 

 

If  you haven't read Fibro 101, please do.  There are links to good information about fibro and you will learn a lot.  There are links about malic acid and also vitamin D3 there too and how they work in the body.

 

I'm looking forward to getting to know you better!  Hope to hear more from you soon.

 

Sherrine

Posted 2/14/2011 7:32 AM (GMT 0)
I take 400mg magnesium, 500 calcium, 2,000 units Vitamin D3,
B-complex, papaya digestive enzymes, CoQ10, and sometimes fish oil. I also use bio-identical progesterone cream. I switch up sometimes and use magnesium with malic acid instead of the plain magnesium. The B complex gives me lots of energy. The magnesium calms my muscle spasms. The papaya is great and it has bromelein in it that comes from pineapples which help with pain too. The only medication I take is an occasional Xanax, Lortab or Fiorinal with Codiene for migraines but I usually start with Excedrin Migraine and if that doesn't help I go to the Lortab or Fiorinal. I am looking for the best thing to take to help me sleep preferably not a prescription. I bought some 5HTP but have been afraid to try it.
I do some mild morning yoga and when I am really anxious I do some evening yoga. Used to go to the gym 3 times per week but I haven't been since Christmas because I hurt so much with the cold snowy weather. Exercise does help so I plan to get back there.
Posted 2/14/2011 11:52 AM (GMT 0)
Hello!

I take magnesium, calcium, dha, vitamin b12, omega 3 and a prenatal vitamin. Cutting back on sugar and processed foods does A LOT for me. I truly recommend it, also no red meat and little salt helps with inflammation. I am a believer!

Best wishes!
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