Hi Sherrine! It's good to know you are still around and helping people! I hope you are doing well! I am sorry you deal with painful hands. I imagine you are probably right... it's most likely...
I was diagnosed with Fibro over 4 years ago. I recently started having a new symptom of pain in both hands. They are stiff and increase in pain when I work either in the kitchen or cleaning the home....
Sherrine... do your mattress toppers make you sweat? My memory foam seems to hold body heat....
How are you feeling Lj? Any better? I had the same problem after doing some planting. I couldn't figure out what in the world I had done but boy did I feel it every time I bent over. Have you found...
Hi, Sherrine! You're always so sweet to give so much of your time to help me and the others on this forum. Thank you, thank you! The neuropathy does not feel like it's mild but I have nothing to...
I've been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy. I'm wondering if I've ever had Fibro at all but could it just have been neuropathy? My symptoms are: foggy thinking, burning joints, deep down pain in...
I'm recently diagnosed with PN. I wondered if it's normal to have the symptoms of burning mainly when you are standing on your feet? My back went out a few days ago so I have been resting a lot and...
Hi, Susie! Thank you for replying! I'm sorry you deal with so much pain! It sure sounds like you have found a way to still do what you enjoy while working around the pain. Good for you! I liked your...
Well, the gardening season is almost here. I spent less than 20 minutes pulling weeds the other day and then my back went out. I'm hoping to find some solutions on how to work with this limitation so...
Thanks, Laine! Have you ever visited LOW CARB FRIENDS? They have a forum where they share recipes. I also like a website called, ALL DAY I DREAM ABOUT FOOD. (See the hot links below for these site! )...
Thank you, Eat2bwell! I love Dr. Axe! Great article! Thank you, LaineG! I am heading over to visit this website!...
Fibro can also cause neuropathy so I have a double whammy. But, it has encouraged me to tighten up my diet. I'm a bit scared because last time I went lower carb I started passing kidney stones. I'll...
I've recently been diagnosed with Peripheral Neuropathy in my ankles, feet, legs and knees. My doctor originally said that it was from Fibro but now says it also could be from the fact that I am...
Hallahan...I am currently taking the Curcurmin from Walmart and it has worked great for me! The achiness is gone most days...only the burning is left and fatigue. I can do things this winter that I...
Luz.... it could be a full time job taking care of Fibro...if you let it! :-)...
Very good to know. Thank you so much Ljm!...
I put it in my 'cart' on Amazon to buy after Christmas! :-) Thanks so much to both of you!...
I use magnesium lotion and take magnesium orally. Is it still necessary to take magnesium oil?...
Thanks, Luvzminis! So much good info! I do have some insoles but they are old. Next paycheck I hope to buy some new ones. They do help! You poor dear! What you described sounds so painful! I hope the...
Thanks, Sherrine! I'll do some research! Thanks, Ljm2014! So encouraging!...
Hi, Sherrine! I did a search and it looks like both products are the same?...
My doctor wants me to do water exercise 3 times a week. I have a spa and want to do exercises in the spa or even from my chair. The fibro has hit my feet and so I can't walk or do exercises that...
LJ....have you had heartburn problems from the turmeric?...
I thought I would update again on the Curcurmin (Turmeric). It definitely has helped the muscle aches all over the body. Not nearly as stiff as I used to be. But, it has not helped the burning in my...
I've only been on Turmeric (Curcurmin) for less than 2 months. I started with a good brand from the local health food store but then switched to a Walmart brand which seems to work just as well. But,...
Hi, Miserable! You should first talk to your doctor and make sure that the Turmeric/Curcurmin won't conflict with any of your medications. I bought my Turmeric at Walmart, 2 bottles for less than...
Thank you, Sherrine! I use Curcurmin, too! Turmeric, and the black pepper in most of those pills, are high oxalate and can cause kidney stones. I did talk to my doctor first before I started the...
I've read enough to know that what I am about to share is not the answer for everyone. But, since I have gained so much from this forum I wanted to come back and share what is helping me. I started...
Countingstars...can I talk to you about what you have learned about inflammation? How did you figure out which foods caused inflammation? If you wouldn't mind, could you email me?...
Thank you, txcola!...
Have you heard if Turmeric will cause a problem with Gabapentin? I have wondered if I could wean off of the Gabapentin by taking a good anti-inflammatory herb. Does anyone have experience with this?...
Is anyone following Dr. Fuhrman's diet as described in The End of Diabetes? If so, how has it affected your blood sugar numbers?...
It may be food related. There is a group on Facebook called, Trying Low Oxalates. I would suggest you join and start asking questions. You may be eating a diet high in oxalates (spinach, nuts,...
Thank you, Rockon! It's a bit overwhelming but I appreciate all your information. I'll continue researching. Take care! ...
Rockon... thank you! So, what is the solution to overcome mast cell problems?...
I belong to a low oxalate group and they talk about mast cells and histamine but I've never understood what they are saying until I read what you wrote. Thank you for helping me understand. So, if I...
Thanks, Sherrine! So interesting that olives are a natural NSAID. I'm so glad your hands are doing better. It's amazing what 'moving' will do. I talk to myself a lot and tell myself to keep moving!...
Hi, Sherrine! I'm with Kaiser and it takes an act of congress to see a specialist. My doctor doesn't seem to have a lot of knowledge about Fibro. Have you found anything to relieve the inflammation...
Thank you for all the information! It's so very kind of you. I have just one question.. what are mast cells? :-) ...
Thank you, LJM! ...
I used to just get just burning in my joints but things have changed and I don't know if it's Fibro or something else. Last year I was able to kneel down and pull weeds but this year my ankles,...
I'm so sorry you are going through this, Neenaa! I went through the same thing last year. I tried a bunch of different herbal remedies and every suggestion I read about unplugging a few hours before...
I get random spots of heat that pop up on my kegs and thighs. The don't last long and it is not every day. Is this common for Fibro or could it be something else?...
I went months with either not sleeping or only getting a few hours of sleep. The doctor tried different things but finally found something that will work for me. I take 2 Gabapentin 2 hours before...
Thank you, booklvr. I wish the same for you....
Hi Booklvr, So you have been on the diet for nearly a year. What is the greatest health benefit you have seen? I've never heard of Pernicious Anemia. I'm glad there is something they can do for it. I...
Booklvr... May I ask how long you have been eating this way? I also wondered why your doctor recommended you not go vegetarian? How did he think it would affect your health poorly?...
Hi Countingstarsx, My Dr. did run an IgG blood test and nothing showed up. I did an Alcat test and had moderate food intolerances. I need to just bite the bullet and do an elimination diet. Me thinks...
Thank you to both of you for your response. My diet is already very limited so I dont want to cut out anything else unless I know it is causing problems. That is why I had asked Medfree what her...
Hi Medfree I was wondering how you tell if a food is causing problems with your Fibro? What would the symptoms be?...