I have trigeminal neuralgia and it is the worst pain I have ever had in my life. I haven't had a bout with it for a while, thank heaven. When it flares up I only eat things that are soft, no chewing,...
I was wondering if anyone here has tried prevalite. It is really a med for lowering cholesteral, but it works for IBS. I heard about it and got my doc to let me try it. I had to do a little...
I am so sorry that I have taken so long to get back to you. I simply haven't touched the computer, been too busy etching glass. Are you talking about the famailial tremors? It runs in my family. I...
I agree completely with Chutz. I spoke to my doctor and my pharmacist before taking the 5-htp, to be sure that it would not have an adverse reaction with my meds. Good reminder Chutz....
I was just poking around on Yahoo and found a site that sells lots and lots of fibro products. Like t-shirts, jewelry, key chains, hats, etc. It was called zazzle.com...
As some of you may know I like to take an OTC called 5-HTP. about 2 weeks ago I ran out and when I went to the store they were out of stock. I don't drive so I had to wait till my hubby had time to...
Hi Kelly, I took Cymbalta for about a yr. and a half. I had wonderful results with it, for those 18 months. Then a problem started, I began to fall into a depression and had to stop taking it....
I love my Ryka's. The walking shoe in particular. For those of you who don't know about Ryka's they are made and designed by women to fit a woman's foot. Smaller in the heel and wider in the front....
Just to put in my 2 cents worth. I say go for the cane if it will help. My hubby made me a realy neat one that he carved out of one of those small trees that get twisted from the vines growing around...
Ladies, I hear ya and I feel your pain. When I was younger and didn't have "enough" to be bothered wearing a bra it really didn't matter that much. However, time, weight and gravity have taken a...
Hi Kathy, I don't know exactly who "they" are, but I know that I don't believe doctors or medical articles that say that fibro is not progressive. Fibro does indeed tend to get worse as we age. I...
Hello Kayla and welcome to the forum. I am 56 and have had fibro since I was 4yrs old. That's right 4yrs old. Many people choose to try to treat their fibro and other conditions without the aid of...
I guess I'm like everyone else, I hate to get a cold or the flu or whatever. My husband is constantly bringing home something, and then kindly gives it to me. Well, this year I put him on a zinc...
Hi Karen, There are some precautions to wearing a magnetic bracelet. Do not wear it next to your watch, it will drain the battery and the battery will weaken the magnets. This goes for anything with...
Hi Kiwitoo, Actually I replied to you on the fibro forum, but thought that I would post here too. I have worn magnets for many years and have found that I get a great deal of relief from them. They...
Hi Kiwitoo, I am glad that you have found relief using magnetic therapy. I have worn magnets for years and find that they are a great help with the pain and even relieve the stiffness I get from my...
Have you tried one of the OTC products made from natural ingredients? I like 5-HTP, it puts me to sleep and I stay that way almost all night. Or maybe one of the products that has tryptophane(sp?)....
I love to make jewelry, real gemstones and glass are my favorite materiels to work with. I also like to do glass etching, it's really fasinating watching the design come to life on the glass. Lately...
Hello Jon, Welcome to our family. I am sorry that your girlfriend is having so much illness and that she hasn't been able to find the right doctor for her. You are right, fibro is a devatating...
Thanks Karen, I'm not always sure if it is the fibro or just old age. /community/emoticons/wink.gif Actually I could feel a lot worse, I've had fibro for so long that I have learned just what I need...
Apparently quite stupid. Would you believe that the other morning I actually forgot to take my meds? It's bad enough that I have been having a flair for the last month, I'm used to them and can cope...
Believe me, in the last 52 yrs. I have tried everything imaginable. They all work, but for a limited amount of time. I simply can not make my tense muscles relax full time. I have even gone so far as...
Good Morning everyone. I would like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving one day early. I intend to have a great time. The hubby & I are going to Cracker Barrel for dinner. Suits me right down to...
I think pets are great! I don't think it matters what type of pet you have, dog, cat, bird, fish or even an iguana, as long as it is bringing you happiness. I have 2 large dogs, Harley is about 85...
Welcome Stitching Star. What a great screen name. I used to love to stitch too, until my hands got so bad that I had to give it up. Lots and lots of great people here with lots of great advice. It's...
Welcome Oregon Mom. You will find a lot of great people and a lot of great advice here. You will find compassion and empathy without the pity or sympathy if you know what I mean. You already have a...
Thank you all for so many responses to my thread. Donnaeil, I sure do envy you and your access to a pool. That is something I would love to do, but I don't know where in this one horse town to get to...
Way to go Donnaeil. It really does make a difference doesn't it? You hung in there and kept at it. I'm really proud of you....
Many people on here ask the question: Do I really need to exercise? I would ask you the following questions. Do you want to relieve your pain? Do you want to have more movements with less pain in...
Hello Ivy, I guess you could call me a veteran, next wk. on my 56th birthday it will be 52 yrs. that I have dealt with fibro, among other things. No, it is not all doom and gloom. However, many...
Since you seem to be mostly home bound, how about working from home. There are a lot of professionals out there who hire people to work from home on their own computers to do work for them, like...
I am curious as to just what your disability is. Are you in a wheelchair, or have some other condition that qualifies as a disability? There are several things you could do to be able to sleep in...
I take a multi-vitamin plus vitamin C with rose hips, it's very good for the immune system and the lungs. I also take glucosamine, chondroitin with MSM and find that it does help with the achy...
Dealing with friends and family can be the worst. i got a book by Dr. Devon Starlyndl (sp?), read it and the passed it around to family. It may sound awful, but I took advantage whenever one of them...
I get this all the time. It is annoying. It's bad enough to have to put up with tinnitus, but then also to hear your own heart beating is realllllly annoying. Mine is caused by a build up of fluid in...
I would love to work with horses. My Dad used to take us any time we went on vacation and there was a stable there. My hubby and I used to go riding all the time. There aren't very many places that...
I was just wondering if anyone here is from the southwest, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, etc. My hubby and I are considering moving to the southwest when he retires and I was just wondering if anyone...
Dear Kris, I read your post and it shot an arrow straight thru my heart. I will be 56 next month and I have had fibro since I was 4 yrs. old. I didn't have to start with the braces thing until I was...
Shannon, Sorry it took me so long to reply, I haven't been on much lately. I actually live in Corbin. Ever hear of it? We have a beautiful waterfall here that is only 1 of 2 places where you can see...
I love my crock pot so much that I have 2 of them. I use it more often than my regular pots and pans. Sue, what kind of roast are you cooking that takes that long to cook and be tender? I get chuck...
Dear Karen, What a tragedy. You will be in my thoughts and prayers....
Hi Kelly, I live in southeastern Kentucky, been here for 17 years. Originally form Ohio....
I too am a member of the snap, crackle, pop club. Wish I wasn't, but I have lots of good company here in the club house. My noisy neck and spine are due to severe osteoarthritis. You say that your...
Karen, I've heard that quote before too, it really does sum up so much in such a few sentances. It's one of my favorites....
Hi Skeetercatt, Number one, the most important opinoin about you, is your own opinion. Doesn't your mother know how much she is hurting you with those thoughtless remarks? I also think you two need...
What have I learned? I have learned that life, no matter how bad it gets is still a gift. I have learned that when I think my troubles have become unbearable all I have to do is look around and it is...
The article did state that scientists don't really understand how it works for epilepsy either. There is a natural chemical in dark chocolate that seems to have a beneficial effect for some people. I...
I have been taking the 5-HTP for several months now, and I wouldn't give it up for the world. I know that most if not all of the sites say that you can not take it with an anti-depresseant, but I was...
The heat and humidity can have a devastating effect on most of us. For myself, I tend to hibernate in the house in the air conditioning and only go out in the evening if it cools off. I hate staying...
Hi Casey, For yrs. and yrs. I slept on a water bed and just loved it, then the heater went bad and I couldn't find anyplace in this rinky dink town to buy another water bed. Switched to a Select...