L-tryptophan and melatonin usually works for me. Good luck! it's awful not being able to sleep....
Choose those things that can't wait and do them slowly; leave the rest till I feel better. Laundry, for instance, can usually wait. Be kind to yourself; pace yourself. Sit down and read for a bit, if...
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...
There is nothing nicer than a jacuzzi tub but, and I learned this lesson the hard way.......sometimes if the jets are too strong they irritate the Firbro pressure points and cause more pain. Feels...
I get the same..........epsom salts baths and something topical like Tiger Balm helps release it for me....
Stretching is very important, that' why yoga helps me a lot. Unfortunate that stretching (or doing yoga ;-)) is so difficult on a plane. It's been more than a week and I'm still recovering. Was going...
Recently spent 13 hrs. on a plane. Jet lag was bad enough but the pain and cramping for a few days after was horrendous. Sadly, I think I'll have to give up long distance air travel....
Frankly, the Dr's don't know what to do for us. They throw whatever Rx at you hoping to make you go away. I, like CountingMySpoons, have had the greatest relief from CBD's (rub and capsules) as well...
My acupuncture treatments last a lot longer....
I use the capsules. NO issue with smell. However, I did use the salve and another methol rub which, although did smell, helped a lot and I'm sensitive to odors. Also, there is the edibles which...
I have had to work on my adrenals to address my anxiety and one herb that really helps is Rhodiola. Also, you might try GABA....
Mattie 2828: don't worry about weight gain if you get relief. Also, you don't have to smoke it, they have topical lotions and salve as well as capsules. I won't try Lyrica because of the side effects...
Has anyone here tried medical MJ?...
Just an FYI. I considered Lyrica until a nurse pointed out to me that it's not a Fibromyalgia drug (although they advertise it as such) it's an anti-epileptic/seizure drug. Please consider the side...
I live in Canada and cold damp weather causes me a lot of pain. Low pressure systems for sure and I have friends/relatives who get migraines during those times. On the other hand, I don't do well in...
I have rib pain whenever I wear a bra or anything tight around that area. Thankfully, I don't have large breasts so can often get away without a bra....
I use D-ribose, rhodiola and ashwaganda. Some people use Siberian Ginseng early in the day, taken later it can be too stimulating. Hope this helps....
I agree with hypoHashimoto about the dose. Maybe your symptoms are not thyroid?...
So glad to hear I'm not alone. I am hypothyroid (being treated) but that type of being cold is different than the fibro issue. And, yes, the air conditioning in restaurants and stores causes pain as...
Just to chime in with my 5 cents worth: no matter what the Drs/studies say, if I don't eat clean, stay away from processed foods, additives, preservatives, artificial sweeteners etc, I suffer. So, I...
Wondering if anyone else experiences pain when cold air blows on your skin: ie. air conditioning, fans, cold breeze? :confused:...
I have a really good dispensary. New at this so for now trying topicals for pain. I may try something else later. I, too, don't want to smoke. CBD's are the way to go....
Oh, which form works best for anxiety?...
I just got my scrip for med MJ and membership at a dispensary. I heard so many good things about it. I don't want to smoke it or get high so am trying the CBD topicals first for pain management and...
How are you doing? Or do you feel it's too soon to know....
I had exactly the same experience before Inwent off it. Same dosage, as well. Have you started the Armour? Believe me, it will work so much better....
That may be a good idea!...
Oh, and have you been supplementing with selenium? Very important....
It is typically advised you go off it gradually and how long you have been on it plus the strength is a factor. It could be a physical reaction to suddenly stopping it. Happy to hear you will be on...
Have you tried some herbal combos? Ie: Passion flower, hops, valerian...
Info regarding autoimmune: http://www.about-olive-leaf-extract.com/ml-godwin.html...
Yes, decisions, difficult. Or, asked a question and I get that deer-in-the-headlights look. Putting the toaster in the fridge. My family now holds up 2 fingers if they've heard it before. I know...
I've been getting muscle spasms on the left side of my back. Never had this problem before. Could it be fibro related??...
I get my magnesium biglysinate at a health food store. Oh, and as for quality of supplements I generally do some research first. Some are better than others....
Oh, and forgot to mention, diet very important! Eat clean: no junk food, no additives, preservatives, artificial anything and low/no gluten. Works for me. Hope this helps....
I'm 68, have been dealing w/ fibro for years I don't take any meds. Just use natural and doing well. Read Dr. Teitelbaums book and took advice from that. Main supplements that help are: magnesium(...
How should one go about doing this?! Gradually go off synthroid and gradually replace it with the natural? :confused:...
I can totally relate. I hear my son and wife have questioned my ability to communicate sometimes but they don't know anything about fibro fog and don't seem interested in educating themselves. Much...
Synthroid did not agree with me at all! I felt worse, lost more hair etc. Went off of it (gradually, I hadn't been on it tooo long) and went on a natural product prescribed by my naturopath and feel...
It's also good for hypertension........
So do you think that thyroid disorders and Fibro Are related? Ray...
Anyone else here have issues with synthroid?...
Hi Elaine! I'm new here but not new to fibro. Been dealing with it for a few years now but without prescription drugs. I have a supplement protocol that works for me after some experimentation but...