I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and am searching for others who have the same diagnoses,, especially if you have found something that works for you. I am sick and tired of being sick and tired, and I am looking for real solutions. If you have any doctors that you like, or treatments that have worked for you, I would love any feedback. Thanks
I am so sorry my ex mother in law has suffered w/Fibromyalgia for many years. What works for her is IBPROFIN in cream and messages by a massage therepist that she goes to on a regular basis. Take it easy and take naps, drink plenty of water and eat VERY healthy has helped her as well.
Good Luck!
Craig Jacobs - he is a chiropractor/acupuncturist in Plano. I know he has worked on patients with fibro. as well as other disorders that are similar with good success rate.
My mom suffers from this and is getting acupuncture from Dr. Craig Jacobs in Plano. She raves about him! ###-###-####
Here's an interesting theory for you to consider:
http://www.chronicneurotoxins.com/learnmore/fibromyalgia.cfm
This doctor (Ritchie Shoemaker) believes that it's neurotoxins that cause the fibromyalgia symptoms in many people. I had Lyme disease, followed by Fibromyalgia (FM)/Chronic Fatigue(CFS). As I understand it, the primary difference between the two is that the pain is worse than the fatigue in FM and that for CFS, there is post-extertional fatigue that last 2 or 3 days anytime you do any activity beyond "normal", where ones "normal" activity has become quite minimal due to the pain and fatigue. I have been seeing Dr. Shoemaker for 6 months and am now doing significantly better, so I do believe his theories are entirely valid. Neurotoxins can come from the Lyme spirochete, pfisteria (fish born illness), mold, etc. Many believe they are "allergic" to mold, but it's really the toxins produced by the mold spores that are the problem, many of which are airborne.
Unfortunately, for folks in our area, Dr. Shoemaker is located in Pocomoke, MD. However, after having spent 2 1/2 years going to local doctors, who were only willing to give me prescriptions for drugs to appease the symptoms - none were willing to look for the root cause, I found the trip there well worth the cost and his cost for services are in general far less than what many of the other FM/CFS and Lyme gurus charge.
I have also used alot of alternative therapies that have been helpful including dietary modification to remove gluten, dairy and nightshade vegetables, as well as eating as much organic, unprocessed food as possible to not introduce additional toxins into my body, which is already overburdened.
Quality sleep is also important. In addition supplements like Magnesium, Malic Acid and B vitamins have proven to be essential.
The journey to wellness with this diagnosis is not an easy one, as individual is here for varying reasons, so there are many issues that must often be addressed.
Feel free to contact me if you want further info.
Good Day A.,
I am sorry to hear of your condition. I understand that it is quite overruling in an uncomfortable way. It is awesome that your husband is studying to become a chiropractor because that way you will then get a lifetime of what I would consider the best medicine. I have a background in the health and fitness field and have worked in three chiropractic offices. I was actually a patient first and after much success with treatment with my allergies and other ailments (like the conditions were corrected and I no longer suffered from them in the way I had since late teen's for 10 -12 years), I decided I wanted to work in the field so that I could help educate others about the wonders of natural/alternative medicine. I have seen hundreds and heard of thousands of cases of fibromyalgia being eased and even corrected with chiropratic treatments, nutritional changes and supplemental support. You may also consider seeking the care from a Naturopath or Homeopathic practitioner. Dr. Ron Boltas, Naturopath ###-###-####) used to office with a chiropractor (Dr. Gary Martin at Dallas Integrated Health ###-###-####) that I worked for and moved his practice to Spring Valley and Tollway. I worked with him to help me treat my burnt out adrenal glands (a condition discovered after I was worried about fatigue -- I didn't know anything about the significance of adrenal function until I met him). I hope this is helpful and that you are proactive and take the natural approach to your healing. May God bless you and your family,
K.
I know several people who have said that doing Wateraerobics on a regular basis helps a lot with the pain.
Here is a website that may help and steer towards fibromyalgia clinics. There are some places in the DFW area that you might consider looking into.
i wish i could see what people respond to you. i feel like i have this. there are some clinics around here that just deal with this. google chronic fatigue. it will come up. hope you find help!
mel
Have you tried Cymbalta? I have heard that it helps with fibromyalgia. You might ask your doctor about it. I know that there have been several studies done on this medication for fibromyalgia.
