Hi everyone! I've posted here before.... I now have a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia

I am so happy to finally be diagnosed with Fibromyalgia! i shouldn't say finally though because really it's only been a few months since the pain started. I don't know if many of you remember me. It's been awhile since I've posted. I needed a break and I figured why post if I am not diagnosed yet. But I am glad to have this load off my back now. I was not surprised to have it. My mom has it and I have all the same symptoms as her.

I feel very blessed to have been diagnosed so quickly. I know some people take years. My neurologist ruled out MS, lupus, RA, diabetes, thyroid problems, and other things, so he referred me to a Rheumatologist. I just have to say.... He is the NICEST DOCTOR I HAVE EVER HAD!!!! He was almost like a counselor! lol. He spent a lot of time with me and asked me about different stresses in my life. He does definitely believe it is a real disease but that stress is a big factor with the pain. I was surprised too that I had to request the tender point test. He said he doesn't normally do it because it is not always accurate. That was refreshing to hear because it means that he is keeping up to date. Im sure most of you heard that there is a new criteria now. Although he didn't even have me fill out any forms. He knew that everything else was ruled out, he listened to my history and symptoms and then he finally did the tender point test at my request, which took a lot faster than I had though. He acknowledged that I am super sensitive to touch and he said I had 16/18 tender points.

He didn't even mention medication at all-- but that was just fine with me because I told him I want to try to manage the pain naturally first through diet and supplements, which he was fine with. I just don't want to deal with the side effects, especially potential weight gain. I used to have an eating disorder so that is too much for me to deal with. Although i am slowly gaining some weight anyway because I am hardly exercising anymore. That is one thing he told me to do is gentle exercise. I have lost my motivation. ACtually, I am also having issues with being lighit headed when I walk, so I figured out I need to ride a recumbant bike... which is only at the gym, and buy the time I feel like going there, it is almost time to pick up my kids from school. I always have to have my coffee first and relax because I am so stiff and tired in the morning. So what we decided is once we move to a new house (in a few weeks) we will buy a recumbant bike for me to keep in the house. i think that will hopefully motivate me more!

Anyway, just wanted to share, and I know I am probably a minority as far as natural treatment goes, but if there is anyone else out there like me, I would love to talk with you!
Kellie

Welcome back kelly and Im glad you got your diagnoses. I do remember you but I have to admit you are probably the first person I have met who was happy to be diagnosed with fibro. lol I'm sure it is is a relief for you to know what it is that is going on with your body. As far as doing it natrually I do a combination of meds and supplements. I do wish you good luck though and I admire you for wanting to do it naturally. I hope it works for you.
Gentle Hugs
Shirley

Hi, Kellie!  Welcome back.  Yes, I remember you.  Walking is sooo good for you and it gets you out in the fresh air and sunshine.  Maybe you are not taking in enough calories and that is what is making you dizzy.  If I don't eat, that happens to me.  If you eat healthy you will lose weight because your body's metabolism kicks in.  If you don't eat, your body goes into starvation mode.  I used to skip breakfast and hardly had any lunch and I couldn't lose weight.  Now I have a good breakfast, a small lunch, and a regular dinner....meat, veggies, and a starch...and I lost weight doing that and I do feel better.  I realize you don't need to lose weight but you can hold your weight, if you want to, and still eat a balanced diet.  I think this is important for anyone but especially fibromites.  We want to keep as healthy and strong as possible.

 

Sherrine

Also, I can't walk here when it is warm, which is most of the year where i live. I figured out I am heat intolerant and makes me dehydrated easily and even more light headed. i even ended up in the ER once because of it, even though I was drinking a ton of water. That is the one thing that had me question weather it was fibro because the heat bothers me so much, but when I say heat I mean 90 and 100 degree weather, which I guiess most people don't have to deal with that high of temps. I do still ache a lot in cold weather too. i can't handle either one.