Perhaps there are people who do not read enough? Friendly warnings should be of no issue in this forum. As you know, it's a very good feeling when you can reach out and help others, get them...
Hi Everyone, I came across another article this morning that talked about how harmful Wifi can be. Wifi not only can cause cancer, but it can also affect the melatonin in our bodies--the hormone that...
Hi spleenpoker, sorry to hear about your issues with sulphites. An idea: I, myself, use the filter on our refrigerator for my drinking water and ice. Is it possible for you to test the water at...
Hi Luv, First of all I wanted to share that I too have difficulties walking in large stores for too long of a time. What helps me is the brand of shoes I wear. They're the Vionic brand and they have...
Hi Luv, I try to exercise, too, but getting the heart rate up with these fibromyalgia symptoms--now that's a challenge. I think what works best for me is if I turn on some peppy music and dance using...
You're right about the Mercola information, Sherrine. Yes, I will be more careful. When it comes to the pans, I guess the nonsticks are not suppose to be used on high heat. I just purchased some...
Thanks, Sherrine, for the reminder. And sorry to put you through all of that trouble editing my two posts. I will try to be more careful. And, yes, I am extremely sensitive to certain things, but I...
You're welcome, Becky. The email I received from the Dr. Mercola website this morning contained a very good article about indoor and outdoor air pollution. One part stated the following: "The Clean...
Becky, bronchitis, I had that years ago when I lived in an apartment building with ventilation that was so bad, I lived with secondhand smoke on a daily basis. My apartment reeked of it. Secondly,...
As time goes on, and the same medications are prescribed for us again, for me the side effects can become worse each time. I was tried on PPI's several times over the years for my gerd. They always...
My doctor tried me on Cymbalta for a few months to see if it would help reduce my pain. It didn't and it made me feel numb....
ladybugdreams makes some good points. Yes, sleep is very important. Sleeping pills proved to be horrible for me. I was so tired the next day and they only worked for 4 to 5 hrs. For many years I've...
Sorry to hear about your issues, emotions. You might want to google and see if your antidepressant has any side effects that go along with what you're experiencing. Also if I eat sugar and/or drink...
Thanks 1000Daisies and Notime4lyme. You are all so informative....
Hi Rocker, you're welcome. I just wanted to share with you that I have dry eyes also. My eye doctor said I should use preservative free eye drops. And she strongly recommended the Retaine brand. I've...
Hi Jen, I get the heart pounding thing from some prescription meds like PPI's so I don't take them. I also can get the heart palpitations from certains foods that I shouldn't eat. I have to pace...
Denise, thank you so much for sharing your story and what has worked for you. You have been very helpful and you are inspiring. I also divorced an ex-husband which was beneficial to my health, and I...
Thanks everyone! I have made a decision. Due to my hypersensitivity to foods, certain metals, allergens, and chemicals, I've decided not to have the implant work done. Thanks again!...
I get eye twitching now and then. Here's what one website says to do: Drink less caffeine. Get adequate sleep. Keep your eye surfaces lubricated with over-the-counter artificial tears or eye drops....
I just spoke with a friend who was on opioids for her pain. The doctor took her off and she tried three different types of the CBD oil. She said none of them helped her and is no longer taking them....
Thanks so much for your reply. My oral surgeon did a 3D MRI on that area. Would that be sufficicent enough to show if there is still an infection there? You're right about the Cliffords test. It...
Thanks so much, Denise, for your reply and the information. May I ask you since you received this prognosis, have you been helped and how? Thanks again....
Hi Everyone, I have the symptoms of Lymes and for many years I have suspected that I might have it. My GP ordered a blood test that showed I do not have it, but I've heard that test might not be very...
Thanks so much everyone for your thoughtful replies. To answer the question about why I have two missing teeth, one tooth was removed when I had braces put in. And the tooth next to it had a root...
Hi tpatrick30, Might there be a medication you're taking that could be causing the palpitations? I have them when my doctor wants me to try a PPI for my gerd. When it comes to not being able to...
Hi Lacey, For many years I suffered with food getting stuck in my throat. It was so bad at times that I had to go to the emergency room. What has helped me is to make sure I drink enough water with...
Brook, I don't have any information for you about that injection, but I wanted to share with you that my husband had chronic hives for at least a year. What helped him was to see a holistic...
Hi Everyone, I'm usually in the fibromyalgia forum, but I have wondered for many years if I might have Lymes. I did a google search in this website and came up with some helpful information from some...
Thanks so much, straydog, for your story. I say the bigger the story the better. I just emailed my GP through her patient portal to ask her advice. She's knowledgeable when it comes to my...
Thanks, RockerGirl!...
Thanks so much to you all for your replies. I'm still on the fence concerning the implants. I saw the oral surgeon on Friday and he was telling me how much my jaw bone is narrowing and it could crack...
Hi RockerGirl, Thanks for your reply. I also have had Lyme tests, but not by an immunologist. Both turned up negative. I believe I have lyme symptoms. I use to live in Wisconsin and I took a lot of...
I worked on my post above, deleted one link, and I believe the remaining three work properly....
Thanks for letting me know, Ljm....
Hi Geralde, So sorry to hear about your issues. I also have MCS in a big way. The first few years dating my husband, he used what you listed above and I could not tolerate it. I could't sleep, I had...
I came across the following article in my Dr. Mercola email this morning. I know he's controversial and he's out to sell supplements, but sometimes what his articles say make a lot of sense. The...
Thanks Rocker and counting for your replies. Counting, was it worth your time to be tested for Lyme? I could see an immunologist here in town to test for it, but I don't know if I want to bother?...
Hi Everyone, I came across this article this morning and recalled I was diagnosed with Epstein Barr years ago. Maybe this was the biggest cause of my fibromyalgia symptoms?...
So glad you found someone to give you theraputic massages, Rocker, and that it's helping you. Spa-type massages did not do much for me in the past, they only felt good. It's also interesting that the...
Hi Angel, Could you explain to us what a wrap is? Sorry you're having such issues. One suggestion is I saw in your interests on your profile that you work with paints? Might this be a problem for you?...
Thanks, Susie....
Are any chemicals used in hot tubs to keep them clean? I like the idea of checking out a hot tub in a hotel so you can see how you react and whether it helps you. I use to belong to a health club,...
Hi Julie, After you checked out by your doctor you might want to think about purchasing a body pillow to sleep with. I've been using mine for years. Also a knowledgeable chiropractor and/or a...
Thanks, Susie, for taking the time to add your thoughts. I was on the Flonase for about a month and I began having issues with my voice breaking up while I was talking. So I went off. The flonase was...
Hi Sherrine, I'm glad to hear you don't have that pain anymore. Sorry to hear about your inoperable hernia. You're such an inspiration to us. We all have our issues and you continue to inspire us....
Thanks Susie and Sherrine for your replies. Susie, yes I was diagnosed years ago with osteoarthritis and I agree it does worsen with age. So I do just about everything I can to not have that happen....
Thanks, Sherrine, and I'm so glad what you're doing for yourself is helping you. So far so good, my pillow is as plump as it was when I began using it a few days ago. Keeping the inflammation down is...
Hi Everyone, I went to see my pain doctor yesterday and asked if I might have sacroilitis. Sherrine talked about this condition of hers in another thread. I looked it up and found that I have most of...
Thanks Lj and Debbie for your replies. I went to see this pain doctor yesterday and he recommended the nerve block again. I declined. I said maybe if the pain becomes unbearable in the future which I...
Thanks so much, Susie, for your reply and your advice. It's very helpful....