Just curious to know has anyone ever tried brain based therapy ( functional neurology and metabolic treatments)? If so, would you recommend it? Any relief in pain and fatigue? Thanks! Any input would...
Has anyone tried Vitamin E...an antioxidant for fibromyalgia. I have been taking 400 ius, and it seems to help a lot with the pain. If you are taking it...is it saf eto take on a daily basis? And has...
Has anyone tried gaba herbal supplement for fibromyalgia pain? I have read that it has helped with fibromyalgia pain and anxiety. Has it worked for you?...
Question...When I first began having panic attacks along with horrible anxiety , I was referrred to a psychiatrist who believed my symptoms were that of bipolar disorder. She put me on Seroquel for...
When all my symptoms of not feeling well began..they began with a sinus infection that never seemed to go away and from there aches and pain, headaches, fatigue, and vertigo.. My doctor told me i was...
Anyone live in Chicago? I'm looking for a doctor who is very knowledgeable about fibromyalgia. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!!!!...
Hi! Just wondering if there is any pain medication that really has helped with fibro aches and pains? I've am taking Vitamin D3, D-Ribose, and Magnesium. I am not too crazy about taking any...
Thank you! I will definitely look into your recommendations...very appreciated!!! :smile:...
I take magnesium, Vitamin D3 , and just started the powder formula that Dr. Oz recommends for fibromyalgia called D- Ribose. Will keep you all updated on how that is working for me!...
I really need a family vacation, but I notice that my last couple of vacations have been just horrible from being on the plane! My symptoms are vertigo issues, and very fatigued. And I end up just...
I suffer from chronic constipation. I have IBS. I am 38 with a history of colon polyps...have had 6 removed in the past 2 years, and I also had tiny stones in my gallbladder. Sometimes, I think it...
I am 38 and my symptoms started when I was 34....
Just stopped by the Vitamin Shoppe to pick up some vitamins to help with my aches and pains and daily fatigue. As I mentioned in my earlier posts, I am very sensitive to medications .As I mentioned...
Thank you for yuor advice, Mrsppmrxky and all the others who have responded...very appreciated! :)...
I did look up Celiaac disease on the web, and yes many of the symptoms are similar to fibromyalgia. I also searced are colo9n polyps common in patients with Celiac disease? And ....they are. My...
I don't think I would be able to do it. Sounds very difficult. I think the name of the book is What Doctors Don't tell You About Fibromyalgia...
Can Celiac disease cause fibromyalgia symptoms? I know it can defintely cause nauseau. But the aching body???? But I always seem to get even more nauseus after eating...maybe because i am eating...
IBS and gerd that I was told about. My blood tests were all normal. I have had several colonoscopies and upper endoscopies...both with biopsies. How is celiac disease determined? I do, have food...
Haha! Yes, atleast we have support and understanding here on this forum!!!...
My symptoms started with what seemed like some kind of cold- sinus infection... which seemed to never go away... and from there my symptoms were only getting worse. I was also diagnosed with strep...
Being on medications for fibro, has always made me feel worse. I t may be due to my IBS. As my doctor puts it, my body cannot tolerate it! And I seem to have the same problem with vitamins. I have...
I know we are not doctors, but just curious to know......What do you believe is the cause of fibromyalgia???...
With me... I have my good days, and then I have my bad days! I know it can be very difficult at times, and in my experience... doctors, or atleast the ones I've seen do not know too much about it!...
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful words! It's great to talk to others who know exactly how I am feeling. I still have family members that do not understand how one day i will feel fine and...
Has anyone tried Guaifenesin for relief with fibromyalgia symptoms? If so, did it work for you? I was diagnosed with fibro and IBS 3 years ago. I have tried medications, such as Cymbalta and...
Gsdgirl, When do you take your 10mg of lexapro? And what are the best times to take tramadol? My doc wants me to stay on 10 mg of paroxetune and try the tramadol . Has tramadol worked well for you?...
Does anybody else wake up feeling off balance- almost like a drunk feeling? It is every morning for me. My doctor told me to try melatonin, but it makes me feel worse. I never have a problem getting...
Does anyone take malic acid for fibromyalgia? I have read that it helps with energy, fatigue , and pain! I have also read that organic apple cider vinegar benefits people with fibromyalgia. Have any...
Just wondering what type of medications are helping significantly with fibromyalgia? My three worst symptoms are pain, fatigue, and tiredness. I am taking vitamin d, magnesium, acai, calcium, and...
Thank you for your input! You guys are great!...
Anybody have any recommendations on vitamins that help with pain and fatigue? I know doctors don't know what causes fibromyalgia. Some say it is due to inflammation of tissues, toxin overload that...
I understand you guys are not docs, but maybe someone out there has had similar experiences. I apologize for the length of this letter. All my symptoms began in Oct. 2008. My first symptoms were...
Thank you! This forum is wonderful, and all of you are great people! I also wish you the best!...
So what do you guys advise? Should I ask the doctor to start me on Tramadol, and give that a try w/ or with out a muscle relaxer. Most of my pain is in my neck and shoulder areas. If that doesn't...
Alice, I've read great things about Tramadol. Does it help with fatigue as well as pain? Maybe I should give Tramdol a try first and see if it benefits me in any way. Thanks for your input!! And to...
Is anybody taking Savella for their fibromyalgia symptoms. My doctor is suggesting I start this medication. I had no relief with Cymbalta and Lyrica. I'm a little hesitant about starting it, because...
I have had 2 head mris within the last 2 years with no lesions or growths. The results were normal. I'm not quite sure, but doesn't that usually mean I don't have MS. One of the neurologists I saw...
He said he wants it done due to my eye and neck spasms. He said I may have a form of dystonia. This brain wave test also checks for balance problems. This is what I'm told. I have an appointment...
Frankey- Have you ever had an eeg? I'm the same way when I wake up in the middle of the night. I am so off balance, but i only experience it when I get up after a nap or from a nights sleep! Thank...
, Yes, I have had 2 head mri's with no lesions. They say everything is fine. They tell me it is not MS. Very happy to hear that. Could my anxiety cause symptoms like this? I do worry a lot about my...
I have been told by 4 doctors now that I have fibromyalgia. Does anybody have difficulty walking? This symptom comes and goes, but when it comes it will last for days. I also experience balance...
20 minutes! Any input would be really apreciated. mirnie ...
I feel awful in the mornings. After about an hour, i feel I have a little more energy. Usually about 7p.m the exhaustion sets in. My body aches. My neck and shoulder pain is the worse. Do any of you...