Is anyone healing their fibromyalgia naturally?

I do not take any prescription drugs for my pain...I have been that route also.  They did not bode well with me and I am still suffering from horrible withdrawals.  I understand your desire to treat 'naturally' but just be careful.  There are those out there who will suck every dime out of your wallet when they see the pain and desparation in your eyes.  JMHO.

Oh, I am all for destressing through yoga, tai chi or meditation.  Destressing is good!

Donna

The doctors do not know what is causing this illness...they REALLY do not know.  Yes, you will find some that say that they know how to cure it...but if you are cured, you didn't have fibro to begin with!  The learned doctors that are studying this illness think it is a neurological problem.  We perceive pain more intensely than most people too. 

I use ibuprofen with food, extra strength Tylenol, malic acid/magnesium supplements, and vitamin D3 to help with pain and fatigue.  I also use stretching exercises, I walk and/or swim daily, and get gentle massages.  These have all helped me keep my pain under control.

Be sure to check out Fibro 101...the first thread on the forum.  There are links to good info about fibro and you will learn a lot there.  Read the link called A Thorough Explanation of Fibromyalgia.  Also the link called Doctor's Respond to New York Times Article is really good.  Doctors who are studing this illness tell what they think is going on.  It's an eye-opener.  Lastly, there are links about malic acid/magnesium supplements and vitamin D3 you might want to read.  These have helped me and others on this forum.

I'm looking forward to getting to know you better.  Don't hesitate to ask questions because we are here to help you.  I hope to hear more from you soon.

Sherrine

Basically, this woman gave me and all the other patients she's worked with our lives back. the work she does is amazing and she removes the fibro from your body through natural healing. she doesn't have anything to do with medicines, it's more about removing emotions that store up in your body.

I know there's a million people out there who claim they can cure fibro, but i'm telling you from a first person experience that she actually cured me. I got my trigger points checked the other day - just for fun (I used to have pain in 18/18 of the trigger points) and when I got checked this time I only had a little bit of pain in 3/18 of the trigger points.

because of the work I did with this woman, I was able to go back to school and complete my masters degree and i'm working again! This woman who cured me is going to start to do group healing seminars and if your interested in trying it, email me or contact me on here.

i'm not trying to sell you on anything - it's totally up to you if you want to try her out, but i have to emphasize that you asked about natural healing and I just wanted you to know that there is a way to remove the fibro from your body and get your life back.

to everyone who might be mad at me for this post, I apologize, but I got my life back from working with this woman and i just wanted to put it out there that there is a way to get better.

I've done a lot of research on fibro and i know there's a million theories about why we have this disease and ways to make it better. I've also seen the million different "cures" for fibro that sound like a lot of bs. Well, I thank god everyday for giving in and trying this woman out. I have my life back - I'm happy again! I barely have fibro symptoms and I'm able to live a normal life again.

This woman is extremely dedicated to helping those of us with fibro. She works with people one to one and she's starting group seminars so that she can help us fibro people on a larger scale. It makes her cry every time she sees how much fibro affects our lives and she has dedicated her life to helping us.

Anyone who is interested, you can contact me if you want more information. For those of you who I just pissed off, I'm sorry, but I feel like it's important to let you know that there are ways to get better and to get your life back through natural, alternative healing. I think there's a spiritual component to fibro and I believe that's the main thing the doctors are missing. It's not all in our heads, but think about how powerful your mind is. There's ways to train your mind to overcome fibro, you just need to find something that's going to work for you...something more than western medicine...

Please read forum rule #1.  Thanks!

Post Edited By Moderator (Sherrine) : 4/12/2011 5:08:32 PM (GMT-6)

My rheumy put me on 325mg aspirin every morning, 15 mg Meloxicam at supper time, and 10mg of Flexeril at supper time.  After 4 days on the Meloxicam, and nine days on the Flexeril and aspirin, I got very sick.  Terrible bloating/gas pressure, vomiting.  Since I had been on the Flexeril for 9 days, I figured it had to be the Meloxicam and stopped taking it.  So yesterday, I was angry at myself all day because I was so sure I had gained weight, my jeans were too tight.  Last night, I got sick again, same thing, except this time even more vomiting and I think I even vomited up some blood, I know aspirin can do this to people.  I have come to the conclusion, I just can't take meds anymore.  By the way, I have not gained weight.

To begin with, I should add, I am intolerant of so many things.  At this point in time, the list of what I can eat is much easier to list than what I can't.  I eat chicken breast, peas, carrots, green beans, apples, pears, cherries, peaches, walnuts, almonds (which I make my own almond milk, too many ingredients in the processed almond milk), and I use olive oil, and drink decaf coffee and teas.  My diet is so refined at this point that when I do get sick, I can usually pinpoint why.  I am gluten and all grains intolerant, dairy intolerant, nightshades, cruciferous veggies, red meat, shellfish, and most oxalate foods.  I went on a candida diet in March 2010, by Nov I had lost 95# and was doing much better.  Still dealing with the headaches/neck/shoulder pain daily, and often periformis muscle pain, which goes into sciatic issues usually too.

So now, I think I am going to have to figure this out without meds.  Half the battle though, is knowing what you are dealing with to begin with.  I'm very emotional this morning, hope this all makes sense.

Post Edited (Deb25) : 4/3/2011 6:14:59 AM (GMT-6)

I have a health history as a failure to thrive infant, chronic fatigue in adolescence and fibromyalgia as a young woman.  For me it took the form of migraines and muscle weakness.  It continued to get worse and worse for many years, despite scripts for chronic pain, Cox 2 anti-inflam scripts, physical therapy and advice of all my docs, including a pain specialist.  I was even prescribed oxycontin.  The whole time I was throwing up my toes, I had no pain.  Needless to say, it was not a viable option for relief. 

In time a holistic practitioner, a kinesiologist did a body scan using muscle testing and allowed my body to speak through the strong or weak indicator muscle.  I learned my adrenals were fatigued, my lymphatic system, liver and gallbladder, colon were weak.  My thyroid was sluggish.  I was riddled with Candida (yeast infectionse went on for months at a time) and heavy metal of mercury.  No silver fillings ever, but my Mom did have fillings placed in her mouth while pregnant with me and I had been using condoms for birth control and the spermacide contains mercury. 

The process of building, detoxification and learning began.  Supplements for Candida and Adrenal support were started, Energetic corrections were made regularly.  Every cell in my body began to dance.  It was a foreign and very visceral feeling of celebration from within my body.  I went to the hospital library (pre internet in my home) and began learning, checking out books from the library on all the things that were out of balance.  I bought a trampoline, began the Body Ecology Diet, Regular Detox Foot Baths and continued with regular energy work.  I also took Coral Calcium which is high in magnesium which calms the nerves and relaxes muscles, omega oils (natural anti-imflam), probiotics (anti-candida), enzymes (support digestive absorbtion), fiber (keep the elimination channel moving) and antioxidancts (scavenge free radicals and supports ligaments for me).  Emotional release work freed me and I cried buckets of tears, as I stopped suppressing grief.  Eventually a divorce and I walked away from a religious organization that kept me 'feeling cramped.'  All aspects of my life were addressed, Water, Food, Rest, Exercise, Owning my Power, Relationship with myself and others.  Within a year I had lost 50lbs, and was able to work again on a part time basis.

I now know I really thrive on a diet of greens and a small amount of red meat with fermented foods as a side.  Low carbs and mostly gluten free supports my balance. 

Have FAITH you can heal if you provide what you need for your body and mind.  The quality of your life will change beyond what you can imagine if you give your body what it needs on every level.

Abigail

Abigail, forum rule #4 states that you cannot post web sites that you have vested interest in.  I took it out this time but you need to take it out of your signature if you did put it in there.  Thanks!

Sherrine

Post Edited By Moderator (Sherrine) : 4/12/2011 5:04:39 PM (GMT-6)