What am I going to do?

Hi there, I am a fibromyalgia patient who used to suffer from pain and fatigue, sleep disturbances, morning stiffness and headaches. I admit, this makes my life worst. But what am I going to do? I want it to be treated in a natural way without over the counter medicines.

A friend of mine told me that a chiropractor can be really helpful. What do you think of this? Do you agree that a chiropractor can really help in dealing such condition? If so, how? what else are the solution?


Thanks for your responses guys.

Gregory,

You'll find that we run the gamut here as far as the kinds of treatments we use. Some like chiropractors, and some won't go near them. (I'm kind of in the middle on that one - they have seemed to help me at times, but maybe also hurt me in the long run. I'm still not sure.) The same can be said for massage, physical therapy, prescription and over-the-counter medicines, natural supplements, and just about everything else!

Things that I think we can probably all agree on are the use of ice and/or heat on aching muscles, and light exercise - but the definition of "light" will vary...just don't stay in any one position too long, or you'll probably end up stiff and in pain.

You said you "used to suffer from" pain and fatigue, and the rest...not anymore? What has helped you?

Again, welcome aboard.

Debbie

I have save myself hunderds of dollars by just as Sherri says gentle excercise. Eat well, drink water, take supplements and do some simple stretches and light walking. When I go outside this box, I hurt more.

I use ibuprofen with food, extra strength Tylenol, malic acid/magnesium supplements, vitamin D supplements, and an alternative product called Curamin.  I do daily stretching exercises, a daily gentle exercise (walking, swimming, yoga), get gentle massages once a month and, above all, pace myself when doing things.  This combination has worked for me and some of it might work for you, too. 

 

There is info on Fibro 101 about the malic acid/magnesium supplements and the vitamin D supplements and how they work in your body.  Some gentle stretching exercises are on there too.  You can add to those.  I do. 

 

Hope this helps you.

 

Sherrine