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Posted 7/24/2015 2:49 PM (GMT 0)
I think many members, and especially newbies, are looking for things to help get their pain under control that aren't prescription medications. Our pain can be daunting but it can get under control and many alternative things can help. I thought this would be a great thread for members to list things that help with their pain and fatigue. We all can learn from this.

This is the list of things I use and things I do to help with pain and fatigue that are not prescription medications.

THINGS I TAKE:
Magnesium malate
Vitamin D3
Krill oil
Glucosamine sulfate
CoQ10
Ibuprofen
Tylenol
Kosher dill pickles
Green Spanish olives

THINGS I DO:
Walk daily and swim in the warm weather
Pace myself when doing things
Stretching exercises
Hot showers
Gentle massages
Take one day at a time
Stop worrying
Above all.....Positive Thinking!

Okay, let's here what you take and do to help with your pain that is a non-prescription product.

Sherrine
Posted 7/24/2015 3:07 PM (GMT 0)
Heating pads,

Soothanol x2

Pain erase

Microcurrent therapy

Stretching
D3
D ribose with magnesium and malic acid
Resq 1250 fish oil

Gentle manipulative therapies

Both cranial manipulation, and strain and counter strain, alexander technique.
Posted 7/24/2015 4:48 PM (GMT 0)
Accupressure mat...

Bed buddy

walking

Australian Dream cream

exercise

stretching

Vitamin D3, Magnesium

Practice mindfulness and meditation
Posted 7/24/2015 4:53 PM (GMT 0)
Walk, bike ride, yoga and lots and lots of gentle stretching.
Malic acid, vit D, multi vitamin.
Hot soaking baths.
Heating pad.
Acupressure pad
Just added the dill pickles, don't know yet if they are working but I love them.
Surround myself with lots of fun, positive people
Try to do something fun everyday--tonight is swing dancing night. Yes, as bad as I feel I can always dance.
Pray for the good health of all those I love and I include myself!
Posted 7/24/2015 5:22 PM (GMT 0)
I have the head of my bed elevated (on risers) to help with nighttime reflux.

In the winter, I use microfiber sheets for extra warmth and softness (helps with morning muscle stiffness), and I sleep on a thick soft mattress pad.

I use a Theracane/Body Back Buddy - a self massage tool that resembles a shepherd's crook. Great for working out knots.

I have a lot of back issues, so I use roll on IcyHot. I love the roll on version because it doesn't get on my hands.

Some people don't take naps because it interferes with their nighttime sleeping, but I find they help me quite a lot. I can only sleep 4-5 hours a night due to pain and stiffness, and naps provide much needed sleep.
Posted 7/24/2015 5:35 PM (GMT 0)
Great thread, Sherrine, thanks for starting it.

Supplements:

Multivitamin
Vitamin D3
Vitamin C1000
Calcium Citrate
Omega 3
Melatonin (for sleep)
L-theanine (for sleep)

Nightly bath, morning shower, stretches x3 daily, short walks in nature x4 a day, cranial sacral massage therapist, PT doctor working on my tight pelvic floor muscles, eating healthy, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, Benadryl.
Posted 7/24/2015 6:55 PM (GMT 0)
Massage Chair

Electronic pulse device... works really well. Not sure if I'm allowed to post the name here.

Hubby massages... he can get my neck pain and headaches soothed.

Hot baths... jet tub gives gentle massage. Feels great!!

Be outdoors as much as possible in summer. Just sitting on my porch does wonders!

3 cats provide purr therapy... it's a thing! Having a pet is proven to reduce stress and depression.
Posted 7/24/2015 6:58 PM (GMT 0)
I love the sauna. It is one of my favorite parts of going to the gym.

Hot baths with aromatherapy epsom salts. I buy plain epsom salts and mix a scent from aromatic oils.

Deep water aerobics-heated pool.

Getting outside often.
Posted 7/24/2015 9:01 PM (GMT 0)
Some of you mention going in a pool. I've recently discovered after trying several times that going into a pool makes my pain symptoms worse due to the chemicals. I have multiple chemical sensitivity. I've heard salt water pools are better for us.
Posted 7/24/2015 9:27 PM (GMT 0)
By "us" I assume you mean people with chemical sensitivities. I don't have that problem and my pool is chlorinated and I have no problems at all. I'm in my pool at least two hours a day.

Sherrine
Posted 7/25/2015 12:47 AM (GMT 0)
Many of us with fibro have chemical sensitivities..for me the pool chems only bother me if its an indoor pool , with enclosed indoor smell of chlorine...outside its vented, so no problem..

I left my acupressure mat off my list but i love it!

And how did i forget, the trigger point therapy book, by claire davies..i took it out in the sun today, to brush up on a particular trigger point.

The sun also...get some vit d straight from the sun. It always makes me feel better, no burning though!
Posted 7/25/2015 12:47 AM (GMT 0)
A warm bath when it's cool outside, and in the summer, just feeling the sun while I'm gardening feels great.

Also, I buy muscle creams and have found that at least for me, sometimes even the cheapest brand works well.

A heating pad is a must! I also like to wrap a blanket around me when it's cool weather and I'm on the couch in the evening, reading or watching TV.

Speaking of reading or watching TV, we enjoy the "oldie" shows ("I Love Lucy," "Andy Griffith," "Leave It To Beaver," etc.) and sometimes watch one in the evening, just to relax. "The Waltons" and "Little House" are other favorites, and we've discovered some good shows by Michael Landon Jr. which Hallmark put out such as the "Love Comes Softly" series.

No, I'm not addicted to watching these on TV! They're relaxilng though, and relaxation is a must for fibro. Also, I try to avoid stress if at all possible.

At the top of my list is prayer and reading the Bible or books about various saints or related spirituality. They do me a world of good.

Also, I've found a few clean joke sites online. It does us good to laugh! And back to watching shows, "Abbott and Costello" and the old "Blondie" movies are great, as are "The Kettles" (love that Ma Kettle! :)

I'm looking into a magnesium spray for my skin. We'll see if it works. I think I'd prefer that to a magnesium tablet.

I try to do exercises every day--nothing major; just a few stretches and sit-ups.

Soft orthotics and soft arch supports, as well as elastic bands around my arches have helped me do more walking.

I also love dancing around the house, when no one is watching! There are some great oldies on YouTube.

Also, I think it's very important to try to see the more positive side of any problem. Yes, as Sherrine says, positive thinking is a biggie! We all need that.

Just coming to this forum lifts my spirits. :)


ETA: A little volunteering is good, I think. I make calls for our church prayer chain and bake for sales and help out in other small ways, such as starting collections. I don't do any type of leadership role, but it feels good to help in some small way.
Posted 7/25/2015 12:49 AM (GMT 0)
Sherrine, this thread is wonderful and so important. I hope it will be bumped up often, especially for newbies!
Posted 7/25/2015 12:49 AM (GMT 0)
Booklver,

You can name the device..which one do you like?

I use two different ones, they are great!
Posted 7/25/2015 1:27 AM (GMT 0)
My catnapper recliner w/ heat and massage
my braces
heating pad
ice pack
D3
Coq 10
B12, B6
Muscle rubs, salonpas
hot showers
Posted 7/25/2015 6:03 AM (GMT 0)

Ljm2014 said...
Booklver,

You can name the device..which one do you like?

I use two different ones, they are great!

I use Dr. Ho's device. It works really well to alleviate pain for me. It doesn't get rid of pain altogether. .. like everything else.... but it helps.
Posted 7/25/2015 12:19 PM (GMT 0)
Has anyone else tried serrapeptase ? I find it helpful especially the Blockbuster formula. Also Cumin, MSM and Astaxanthin. I decided to quit all medication from the G.P.as nothing prescribed was helping the Fybromyalgia, the final straw came when Macrocytosis was diagnosed and I was told it was due to alcohol ! I have never drunk any alcohol in my life sadly found the taste revolting. I would very much like to know HOW MANY OTHER Fybromyalgia sufferers have been diagnosed with Macrocytosis
( enlarged red blood cells ) ? Thanks to all for great posts. I am very new to the club, look forward to hearing feedback .
Posted 7/26/2015 2:16 PM (GMT 0)
Yoga, meditation, hot water, stretching.
Doing things to get my mind off of the pain
Sleep when I need to.
Staying positive as hard as that can be sometimes.
Posted 7/26/2015 2:49 PM (GMT 0)
Boy, some of this stuff I've never heard of! I'm going to have to check into some of these things. That was the purpose of this thread...to give everyone even more ideas to help themselves. :-)

I can't believe I left the Trigger Point Therapy Workbook off my list! I've used it a lot but haven't had to recently. This really helps.

Luvs, I love the Hallmark, Inspiration, and Trinity Broadcast stations for good movies and Hallmark has several wonderful programs that are a series, too. I like to watch things that make me smile...especially at the end.

Sherrine
Posted 7/26/2015 2:55 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome, Sissy Hetty and DSchill! I almost missed you! Please start introductory threads to introduce yourselves so our members know you are here. Right now you are buried in this thread and not all members read through the threads.

We are a friendly bunch. We have wonderful members who love to help one another and, as a bonus, we really do care about each other too. I think you both will like it here.

When you get a chance, please read Fibro 101...the first thread on the forum. You can learn an awful lot there too.

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

Sherrine
Posted 7/26/2015 11:12 PM (GMT 0)
I'm a newbie and I'm still learning from y'all but I have developed a very SMALL toolbox. :-)

- Heating pad in my chair and by my bed. I thought I wouldn't need them in the summer but it helps to wrap the heating pad around my legs. So, the heating pads have been brought out again.
- DoTerra Deep Blue Rub (works better than any of the over-the-counter rubs for burning pain in joints).
- Hot baths with Epsom Salts
- Paleo diet to help relieve joint pain from O.A.
- Magnesium Malate for muscle pain
- Renewing my mind. I read spiritual books for encouragement. Two favorites have been 'Think it not strange by Claudette Palatsky and Pain: The Plight of Fallen Man: God's Prescription for Persevering by James Halla
-Memorizing chapters from the bible to keep my thoughts on good things.
Posted 8/1/2015 12:21 PM (GMT 0)
Just found this article, "Pain management--12 epic natural painkillers to use instead of opiates." I've never used any of the opiates, but these sound more natural than most meds in general. Check with your doctor, of course; there can be interactions with herbs, etc.:

http://mytechnologyworld9.blogspot.in/2015/08/pain-management-12-epic-natural.html

(For some reason, I can no longer get 'live' links to show up on my computer. If anyone else has better luck, feel free to repost the link!)
Posted 8/1/2015 1:18 PM (GMT 0)
This is a great thread!
My besties are:
acupressure mat
neck wrap with lavender that I heat in the microwave
my massage therapist
going to Florida in July to lay in the piercing hot sun and swim in the warm Gulf water
swimming slow laps at the Y
my fabulous memory foam mattress
gluten free diet
meditating on gratitude and my relationship with God
Jesus Calling devotional book and others like it

Thanks for all the great posts here
HEART
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