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Posted 10/22/2013 1:21 PM (GMT 0)

What kind of home remedies should I try? I take calcium, I dont remember the dosiage, but the VA has me on it because of my osteoarthritis. I also take hydrocodine for pain, the VA wants me off of it, and I dont like taking it. But that never seems to help the the pain, it just kinda numbs me, but the pain is still there.

Is there a book anyone can recommed to me? There are so many out there, this is kinda overwelming..

Thank you all!

Posted 10/22/2013 1:43 PM (GMT 0)
Get the book "Fibromyalgia for Dummies". It really helps me understand things in layman's terms.

I take B12, B6, and biotin.
Posted 10/22/2013 2:04 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for your response! I will look for the book, and add those vitamins to my list to look into!
Posted 10/22/2013 2:32 PM (GMT 0)
Magnesium malate and vitamin D3 have helped quite a few members...including me.

Sherrine
Posted 10/22/2013 4:40 PM (GMT 0)
Do you use a heating pad or a neck wrap? I love mine!
Posted 10/22/2013 4:46 PM (GMT 0)
I have a heating pad I use, and a jet tub to help with my muscles and joints, and one of those neck wraps you put in the microwave and heat it up and the wrap it around your shoulders and neck....but its all short lived...I work full time, M-F I am away from home around 60hrs because of working and driving. I need help to get through these long hours.
Posted 10/22/2013 6:36 PM (GMT 0)
Pretty much 'all of the above,' and I enjoy chamomile or gingerroot tea. The chamomile is calming and the gingerroot is soothing to the stomach (as is chamomile) and also anti-inflammatory. I know they're not for everyone though, especially with allergy concerns.

I have heard cherry juice is good for arthritis, and many people drink that. I don't know if it helps fibro, but it might be something to try (sounds good, too!).

Of course, it's always good to check with your doctor before starting new things.

I think alpha lipoic acid and glucosamine/chondroitin supplements have been mentioned here, too, but I really don't know enough about them to comment. Am looking into the alpha lipoic acid right now.

Best wishes and hope you find things that help! :)

Posted 10/22/2013 9:42 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, Lilrebel,

I really like Dr. Mark Pellegrino's book on Fibro - can't remember the exact name now...also Dr. Devin Starlanyl's - (ditto.) The only downside to them, for me, is that they're big and heavy.  That's the reason I don't read a lot of books I'd like to (or move a lot of pictures or knick-knacks or dishes or anything else, for that matter!

Anyway, I guess I'll have to learn to use hubby's Kindle that his mom gave him (neither of us has been in a hurry because we love real books.)  But yet his 83-yr-old mother embraced it long ago...she's always been into the newest gizmache!  wink  Gizmachie? 

 
Debbie

Posted 10/23/2013 8:06 AM (GMT 0)
I like voltaren gel for pain. It's a prescription, but it sure helps the deep pain in certain areas. I have used a heat wraps when I was on the go. It helps relax my muscles and keeps the cramps down. Magnesium has been a life savor for me.

My favorite book I bought is called fibromyalgia and chronic myofascial pain. Author is devin Starlanyl and Mary copeland. Mary copeland is wonderful and has written many books. It's the second edition. Very cheap and found on line. I found myself on each page. I would say 3/4 what I read in this book was never shared to me by my Dr. As I read each page it was like finding the missing puzzle and it all made sense. I think you would really benefit from the book.
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