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Posted 3/16/2012 4:10 PM (GMT 0)
Has anyone tried Guaifenesin for relief with fibromyalgia symptoms? If so, did it work for you? I was diagnosed with fibro and IBS 3 years ago. I have tried medications, such as Cymbalta and Paxil...only making my symptoms worse. I guess, I am super sensitive to medications. When I was taking these medications, I would have difficuty walking... and would experience temors while walking, as well as having eye and facial muscle twitching/spasms and panic attacks. I have had 2 brain mris to rule out MS, and I do not have MS. But I do know that my symptoms are real and difficult to bear at times. I do have anxiety, probably because I have to deal with these symptoms, and always worrying about what the next day has in store for me. i am currently taking Klonopin for my anxiety and Zofran 8 mg for my fatigue/nauseau. For pain, I take 6 pills of tylenol, which basically only provides minimal relief.. if any at all. My heating pad is the best thing for my pain. I am a 38 year female with 2 beautiful children. I really miss the energetic person I once was, and it breaks my heart that I sometimes cannot participate in activities with my children like i used to because of Fibromyalgia. I know there is no cure for it, and all I can do is try to maintain a positive attitude, put a smile on my face, and weather the storm. I am thankful for my good days, but those hard days can be so difficult. Any input would be greatly appreciated...thank you.... :-)

I gave your thread a title...

Post Edited By Moderator (getting by) : 3/16/2012 5:58:19 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 3/16/2012 6:04 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Teacher,

I know how you feel, missing your old self. It's understandable! My kids are grown now, but what still makes me teary at times is realizing that my kids never knew me as that other person, the one who could have spun them around, picked them up, ridden bikes with them, and a hundred other things. I was never that mom. I could do a few things when my son was a toddler, but he doesn't remember.

We get it here! So I'm glad you found us. I look forward to getting to know you better.

Take a look at Fibro 101, the 2nd thread on the forum. There's so much info in there that's really helpful.

As for guafenessin, I love it for phlem, but when I tried it for fibro, it did nothing.

Debbie
Posted 3/16/2012 6:28 PM (GMT 0)
Teacher...you are not alone!

It is only natural to mourn the loss of good health... even years after accepting our diagnosis....we can sometimes feel sadness over losing who we once were. It's normal to wonder...Why me?....of course you wouldn't want to stay in that frame of mind....you move past it....but at times I think it is normal to revisit our losses.

Writing helps me with my emotions...here is something I wrote awhile back...

Each morning she wakes and stretches awhile

It's another new day, a reason to smile

 

She takes a moment to get out of bed

and goes to the kitchen to take her first med

 

One day at a time is all she can do

never knowing what she'll be put through

 

She tries to focus on the positive things

and all the good that life can bring

 

The pain is a reminder that she is alive

to live life and have fun that is her drive

One day at a time is how she survives

 

Hugs, Robin :-)

 

Nope, we aren't who we used to be but we are all still wonderful!

 
Posted 3/16/2012 7:16 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful words! It's great to talk to others who know exactly how I am feeling. I still have family members that do not understand how one day i will feel fine and another day I am sick or unable to attend a family function. They usually tell me I am just depressed or I need to get out and do things i enjoy! My sister even called me a hypochondriac. She said I have too much time to think and worry, and so because of this, I think I am not feeling well! I really wish that were the truth! Believe me... I would love to get out and do things I enjoy, but what they don't understand is that no... it doesn't make me feel any better... and the more I walk and am on my feet the more nauseus or pain i experience on a bad day. There were many times, when I thought, well maybe i am a hypochondriac , but I know that the pain is real and the fatigue is real. Or is all this worrying about how I am feeling causing me to feel theses ailments???? I thank God everyday that I have a very supportive and understanding husband. As for my parents and my sisters and brothers, it is unfortunate, but I cannot talk to them about how I feel...because they refuse to believe my symptoms and how i can have so many...because i also have a lot of stomach issues, as well. So, i choose to just tell them that I am just fine, eventhough I really am not! But I can't make people understand, and they never will know whaat fibro feels like, unless they walk a day in my shoes. This really used to bother me, and I did not speak to my sister for a whole year, after she called me lazy and a hypochondriac. But Ihave learned to not worry about what others think about me. I neeed to worrry about myself, my kids , and my husband...:))
Posted 3/16/2012 9:27 PM (GMT 0)
Lexus, I started to ask you if we share the same family, but I don't have brothers. ;) It still hurts when your family or friends say things that make it look like you are enjoying the attention an illness would bring. ;( At least we have here to come and vent when we can't cope very well. ;)
Posted 3/16/2012 10:19 PM (GMT 0)
Haha! Yes, atleast we have support and understanding here on this forum!!!
Posted 3/16/2012 11:57 PM (GMT 0)
As I understand with the guaigenesin, you have to illimate practically all silasylates and plant materials from your diet in order for the guai to work. I read a book about it and was very disappointed when I read this at the end of the book. Because this is in practically everything. All the way to the mint in your toothpaste. I can't remember the name of the book. I got it at the library. I hope it works for you.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 3/17/2012 12:12 AM (GMT 0)
I don't think I would be able to do it. Sounds very difficult. I think the name of the book is What Doctors Don't tell You about Fibromyalgia
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