I think your levels are low. I've researched and read enough that says mid to top of range you are not there....
Most of my muscle spasms and weakness, trigger knots, migraine started after I lost my sister suddenly seven years ago. I did try adrenal hydrocortisone for almost a year but it didn't help. I wasn't...
Your estrogen is okay, but progesterone needs a lift. Try some OTC progesterone cream. It also helps with anxiety. Don't think your hyper, but u could have hashimotos and need antibodies tested....
Thank you. I did t know 45 was also lyme. I am going to keep at this and will see an LLMD with the Igenex and Stony Brook results....
I'm reading about the bands. The IgG band 45 shows erlichiosis, but when I read about that infection I would have been severely ill and I haven't been. It says many end up hospitalized with breathing...
Thank you for the great advice. I may end up at an LLMD too....
Forgot to mention my hcrp had been elevated. Not really high and doctor never commented on it. I guess arthritis can raise that too and I think my low back and knees are arthritic. But would lyme...
I have been taking Low dose Naltrexone for four months also. It is supposed to strengthen the immune system. It's also supposed to help with Lyme. I still feel stiff and achy in the mornings and...
I did register last year with ILADS after that WB and got three names of LLMDs. One is a woman not too far. But I was on DOXY for two months after that WB. My integrative thyroid doctor felt I should...
Im also on LDN for four months. My thyroid doctor has me in it for pain. I've read many lyme sufferers are in it as well not builds the immune system....
The ID today also checked off some other infections I think....
Thank you Girlie. I've been reading that already....
Thank you. I have one LLMD name I got from the LLMD site last year. Today's doctor Is an ID, but he has had lyme five times himself and he treated a friend of mine who said she was a mess until she...
A western blot was done on me last June. The IgM bands 23 and 41 came up "indeterminate". The IgG band 45 was positive. All others negative. My thyroid integrative doctor put me on two months of Doxy...
I have 3 complex cysts (millimeter size) and some nodules (also millimeter) and some mild enlargement of one side of the gland. My TSH was just under 2, but my Free T4 was .96 (.93-1.7) is my lab's...
Malic Acid and magnesium malate did nothing for me. I still take it daily 2.5mg malic acid and quite a bit magnesium and 4000 iu D3 too along with calcium, iron, fish oil, coq10, multi with contrace...
I read it and it seems there are a few things there that cause problems. I'm wondering the same. I've never been diagnosed with it, one rheumatologist lightly pressed in the main areas, but I need a...
I am noticing that when I press gently at the sides of my ribs on the left side I feel an intense pain. It doesn't hurt unless I press there. Is that a site for fibro? I also have pain when I press...
I didn't need RX. I ordered mine on amazon.com. I got a cheap one for like 50 dollars I think. It has just two lead though. I use it from time to time, but mostly it's just a distraction from the...
I have chronic back pain too and trigger points. I also have mild bulging discs at L4-L5-S1 but not serious. I don't get pain down the back of the leg, just a feeling of burning, tired, weak, like...
I have been using Source Naturals Magnesium Malate and Malic Acid. It says on the bottle it has 425mg magnesium malate per 3 tablets and 2.5g malic acid with magnesium malate. What does that mean...
There is a sucker born every minute. It's the curiosity that makes people go broke. They think what if it's true?? With anything for sale. Some things are really great. You can sell anything and...
I did read that there is a different between them. I do have trigger knots in my hips and that may cause the weakness and pain in my back area from walking and standing. I'm seeing a new trigger...
I know. I'll continue to take it as I think it's good for the body anyway....
My latest doctor is ordering some type of blood tests that look at muscle things, not sure exactly. Two endo MDs said it has to be menopause only and to keep working with my gyno and bio HRT; my...
I know. I've been taking 2.5 grams a day now for almost two months I think and 650mg of magnesium not counting what is in my multi. So far not doing anything at all....
I did read the fibro 101 link and the list of symptoms, and I have all but about 5 of them, in different intensities. But I think fibro and low thyroid are exactly the same so right now I'm working...
This is my story too. I'm 49 and when I was 44 I had entered perimenopause. I didn't have these stiff, achy, pains like I do now, but I had other signs of peri. Then they took an ovary and tube out...
I have been wondering for awhile if I have fibro. I have pain and stiffness all the time. I have been taking low doses of thyroid for a year now and still suffer with these pains. I also take...
I suppose I will try another Rheumy doctor. The one I went to last Feb. tested all inflammatory markers and all negative. But she hardly pressed on me at all. She gave me an RX for pain management. I...
I have had weird pain for about 5 years now. I think it started after an ovary was removed. I do have 2 bulging discs in the back and the doctors have said my back and hip pains are from that and...
The lump in the throat can also be hysterical globulitis, or something like that. I used to get that feeling and even when I was on Aciphex. It's mostly caused from stress and anxiety. Since stress...
If you gained that much that fast on synthroid, it's most likely that you don't convert the T4. You need T3 or Cytomel with it, or Armour or Natural Thyroid....
I'm new to this board and I've not been diagnosed with fibro, but I believe I have it. I've had pain issues now for several years. I can't walk or stand for very long before my low back/hips and legs...
THank you. Yes I read the Fibro 101 and I printed out the pain chart too. I am going to try and find another doctor to check me over and I will bring the pain chart with me....
The Rheumatologist did many blood tests and said nothing showed for lupus, lyme, etc. I've had MRI of the brain for something else and nothing found. I have MRI of the back and just the 2 bulging...
I have had pain in the back of my hips in the gluteus area, low back, knees, and behind my neck/shoulders both sides for the last few years. I also have 2 bulging discs in the L4--S1 area. My P/T...
Thank you for the great advice. I'm going to get back to walking a little every day and then I'll move on to the pilates and some light weights. I've been to the Rheumatologist and she took a lot of...
I will. When this spasm goes away I'll get back to the gym. I also wanted to try pilates, slow of course. I also have one of those back support things but the chiro I went to for a few weeks said not...
Thank you for your help. I did read the 101 and I read about the stretches. I have a lot of books on yoga and stretches and also know some from the physical therapy I've been through. I hate walking....
Hello, I'm 49 and I'm currently menopausal. I have been for 5 years now. I had an ovary removed and my pain started right about 4 months after that. I have found these large lumps behind my hips and...