Let's share some natural remedy advice with each other!

Hi everyone!
I thought it would be fun and helpful if we all post about the things that we like to do to relieve some of our fibromyalgia symptoms.

It doesn't have to be relief for pain; it can be any type of symptom such as memory loss.

Also, if you have any suggestions on things to avoid that you've discovered, please share that too!

Medicint-wise...ibuprofen with food, Tylenol, Robaxin (a muscle relaxer)

Supplement-wise...magnesium malate, vitamin D3, folic acid, CoQ10, krill oil, potassium, glucosamine sulfate

Food-wise...Kosher dill pickles and green Spanish olives. These have helped cut my pain medications in half. I wrote about it in the Diet and Food Discussions thread so check it out.

Walking and swimming as a daily form of gentle exercise.

Sherrine

Memory....keep a calender posted where I see it daily. Also my tablet has a calendar that emails me appointments and reminders. It syncs up with my ipod and phone too.

I enter my shopping list on my phone as I think of things I'm running out of.

I use a mail order pharmacy who calls me when I'm low on meds and gets refills out to me ASAP . They even call the doctor when the prescription needs refilling.

All of my bills are paid automatically at a set time. New bills are placed on the frig with heavy duty magnets.

D-ribose, sleep, rest, sleep, cuddling my guinea pigs, slow mornings, rest, mild exercise, sleep, rest. Eating fresh vegetables, fruit, kefir, lots of liquids., plenty of salt. Peace and quiet. And did I say rest?! Gabapentin when I feel a flare coming.

I've noticed per the changes in my summer and moving, that the more sleep in the morning I get, and slow motion once I awake, is the number one factor determining how my day will go. My eyes may open, and I get out of bed, but it takes hours for my body and brain to truly wake up.

I take 600mg regularly. I'll take an extra 300 if I feel a flare coming on.

I forgot to mention, walking, especially along a nice trail or by the beach!

I've actually cut down on yoga and stretching so much. Strange. Maybe I was doing too much or not giving myself enough recovery time. My joints feel better with less stretching, more strengthening.

Sorry, I didn't realize Sherrine had started a similar post. I must have missed it. Thanks for mentioning it, I'll go check it out and get more advice!

Thanks for this helpful thread..

Just read previous thread 'Princess & the Pea'. because subject line was fitting description...
Then saw that post is from 2010 or 11, except for last couple of posts.so looked for other similar thread. wound up here.

Lots of other members in that 'P &/ P' club. When my granddaughter asked why I was wear some clothing inside out (seams irritate) I told her I was like the Princess who was so sensitive that could feel that pea under tall stack of mattress, which she understood.
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Would like to share one helpful 'alternative/natural idea: rayon clothing.
Previously i Usually wore cotton or cotton /silk but now I find those often feel soggy when I 'glisten' (sweat).

Due to neck & shoulder injuries, sometimes I buy roomy shirts that button in front, instead of my usual pullover style tops.just happen to find end- of- season sale a few years ago.. mens RAYON shirts, short sleeve. Don't rremember exact $ but was under $10.

Since then i have also found several dress-like rayon swimsuit coverups & some nities, & 'lounge wear.. all rayon & are very comfortable.

Often drink ginger root tea too. Meds upset my tummy on regular basis.

Employ some of Joy's tips to help stay organiized as memory steadily deterioates. Plan to set up automatic bill pay next month, soon as I finish moving my bank accounts / close the old ones.

Gentle hugs to all..

I take no meds, natural all the way. These are the most important: (recommended by a cardiologist for FM/CFS. Multi vit/mineral, 1 gram fish oil, 300 - 360 mg. CoQ10, 2000-3000 mg. L-Carnitine, 15 grams D-Ribose and 400-800 mg magnesium Bisglycinate. I also supplement with a tincture for the adrenals and a Vitex combo for hormonal balance. Probiotics.
Gentle yoga helps, walking, eating clean (nothing processed) and sleep. Usually have to take a tryptophan and a CBD capsule.
For the brain; different kinds of puzzles and games on my Ipad.

I must say I love love love this thread. Great suggestions. SO I noticed some of you mentioned D- ribose. I have heard this before and went looking for it at walmart and cvs and walgreens and can not find it anywhere. Is this a pill or powder how does it come? interested to try it.

I noticed that Cherries helped me this summer. I would buy a big bag of them and eat handfuls everyday and the pain seemed a lot better!!! Man cherries are EXPENSIVE lol, and now they are out of season so I am stuck I guess til next summer!!! I have searched the super markets for pure concentrate cherry juice and can not find it anywhere either. I am so sick and tired of companies saying 100% juice and then you read the label and its full of high fructose corn syrup and other ingredients that I am pretty sure would kill a small rodent. Uggh!!!

Love reading these more natural approaches Great Post. Thanks for sharing FIbro family!

Take care
Michael

Thanks for the tip about Swanson! You're right. Lots of products and decent pricing. I've been having trouble finding d-ribose since I moved and don't have my trusty herb shop nearby.

Thanks for is thread! Lots of great ideas shared.

Micheal,

The original d ribose powder i took, by corvalen m .. Can get quite pricey..

I have been getting d ribose m which includes magnesium and malic acid by better health international..its a powder , you stir into water or juice..to me the powder works so much faster than pill form..

On amazon there is a brand called drs best .. But it does not have the magnesium or malic acid..

Lj

Tried puritans but did not like drinking it as well..

But i buy a lot of vits from there : )