D Ribose?

Hi Sarah, I haven't heard specifics of it for Fibro but I do have friends encouraging me to try it anyway because they've had great relief from muscle aches and pains...from working out etc.

We all know (Fibro sufferers) that "their" pain is not even close to "our"pain and a comparison can't be done. But-if I hadn't just started a new med, I might try it; I'd just rather not mix the two so that I know whether the new med is working. IMHO starting 2 or 3 new things at once doesn't give ample time to know which is working and which isn't.

Good luck if you try it and keep us posted.

Does anybody know about if D ribose causes fast heart rate?I had trouble with b complex doing that.

For what it's worth, Dr. Oz mentioned D-ribose as a helpful supplement in managing fibro, and he's generally very reliable.  Haven't tried it myself yet, though.

So glad to hear that it seems to be helping you...keep posting your experience with this!! 

Is turmeric often recommended for fibro?  I've seen it recommended for inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, but since fibro isn't inflammatory by nature, does it still help?  I'm looking for non-prescription options, so am interested in learning more about this. 

Mrsppmrxky, thanks for the explanation, and I hear you about wanting to steer clear of drugs when you can...that's my goal, too.  If something helps you, please share!

Hi. I was sold a large jar of D-Ribose by my Endocrinologist. It was a powder supplement to be mixed in with anything. Since the D-Ribose mix was sweet tasting, I mixed it with a strawberry/banana juice box I buy for my grandkids. The D-Ribose wasn't worth the price (40 bucks) as far as I was concerned because it didn't make any significant improvement in my energy level. It did cause my blood sugars to rise a bit. It is worth a try, I suppose. It did make me feel more energetic but only for about a week and then my body seemed to adjust to it. Same thing happens when I take 5-HTP for anxiety. It only works for a couple of days, then I get used to it. Also, you must keep the D-Ribose in a cool place unexposed to sunlight. I left it in the car for just about a half an hour and it was ruined. It had solidified and had turned kind of dark. That kind of told me just how much lactose it had in it. So I went back to just drinking milk. I have noticed that when I am fatigued, drinking a glass of 2% milk helps me get a bit of energy immediately and allows me to then make myself something balanced to eat, like a peanut butter/banana sandwich on whole wheat toast. I skip the honey bcuz I don't care for the taste, that's all.