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Posted 4/25/2011 4:29 PM (GMT 0)
I'll try not to bore you with too much information...For the past year, I have weaned off of SEVEN prescription medications, mostly for fibromyalgia, but two were heart related medications (taken off by my cardiologist). I have also been using a "Happy Lamp" to aid in getting vitamin D and lifting mood. Two weeks ago, I had my blood work done to check cholesterol levels, thyroid and vitamin D. EVERY THING is normal...this has never happened, not in over 20 years. For the past 3 or 4 years, I have not been able to get my vit D within normal range, now it is well within normal. Back then I was on 300,000 units of prescription D a month, a ridiculously high dose and still could not normalize the D, now I am on 2,000 units a day of OTC D, and it is normal.

I cannot help but wonder if all those prescription medications were at least some of the cause of the blood levels being so off?

Whatever the case, I am thrilled.

Do I feel better, as far as fibro is concerned? Honestly, pain is about the same. I think fatigue is better, but that I attribute to a better night's sleep...off of Ambien, Flexeril and Ativan and now using magnesium, melatonin and zinc...yes, sleeping like a baby, and I fall asleep within 10 mins of getting in bed.

I am truly amazed and wanted to share it with the rest of you.

Please remember if you do decide to get off prescription meds, WEAN, WEAN, WEAN and only with the guidance of your doctor.

be well

Miriam

Posted 4/25/2011 5:10 PM (GMT 0)
Miriam, I'm so happy for  you!  I just stopped taking Prilosec and Evista.  Evista is for osteoporosis and it was doing nothing for me.  But, since I stopped it, my pain has been less.  I checked the drug out and it can cause muscle pain.  So, I'm a happy camper right now.  I'm so glad you are getting your health back.

 

Sherrine

Posted 4/25/2011 6:24 PM (GMT 0)
and I'm so happy for you too! You just have to wonder about some of these medications. Believe me, I realize that it is an individual decision, we need to weigh risks versus benefits. I just wish doctors were more proactive in discussing the side effects and risks. I was so naive for so long and suffered for a long time because of it
take care
Miriam
Posted 4/25/2011 11:19 PM (GMT 0)
I went off 6 medications, 6 months ago. My pain is not much different either. It still hurts, but is really no worse than when I was on all that stuff I used to take. Congrats to you is learning to live without all the drugs. It has changed my life too.
Posted 4/26/2011 12:21 AM (GMT 0)
Good for you, M....I am so happy you were able to discover that the cure is sometimes worse than the disease.  I'm almost off my LAST Rx drug.  It hasn't been pretty but well worth it in the end!

Huggies

Donna

Posted 4/26/2011 3:23 AM (GMT 0)
I am on so few drugs myself. I found out a lot of them were making me have more pain and increased depression. I go to bed naturally now. I still have the pain and fatigue, but I have learned how to cope with it. Some days can be rough, but I am not working anymore so I can rest when I need to. I think going on disability was the answer for me. If I have a bad day, I just can be a bum and watch tv.
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