Anybody with Fibromyalgia Syndrome?

Question

Muscle ache, joint pain, headaches, pain all over .. if yes whats the best treatment, medication? besides exercise

Thank you very much 2 all of u, Ive tried almost everything under the sun, but the progesterone, I was also diagnoned post traumatic stress, severe muscle spasms due to depression..whatever, well I was under a lot of stress for a long time..I wish you all the best, and thanx again

Answer 1

Natural Progesterone supplementation!!!

When stretching any distance, nerve cells are sheathed in an
off-white insulating covering called myelin which protects the nerves from trauma and chemical erosion as well as preventing short-circuiting of the electric impulses along the way. Along the nerves throughout the body are special cells called Schwann cells, which continually maintain the myelin sheath.

Progesterone is made by the Schwann cells, allowing them to perform their function.

It is no surprise, then, to discover that Fibromyalgia, inflammation of the nerve cells in the muscle accompanied by aches and pains, is the result of progesterone deficiency. The traditional medical approach uses non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs, anti-depressants and a variety of stress management techniques without great success. Dr. Lee found that fibromyalgia, which is reaching epidemic proportions in the United States, would disappear within six months to a year upon using progesterone supplements.

Answer 2

Fibromyalgia is just a term used by doctors to describe a wide range of symptoms when the have no idea whats wrong.
I have the same symptoms, but I am sure mine is gulf war syndrome related. I never had any of these problems until about a year after returning from the gulf.
Good luck.

Answer 3

I started seeing a Dr that specializes in the treatment of arthritis and fibromyalgia. She put me on many vitamins and supplements(ie: folic acid, co q 10, glucosamine, multivitamins) that help alot. She also suggested massage treatments, exercise, lidoderm patches,hot tub therapy. It helps alot. She told me that if I followed her plan, I would not ever be disabled. That was 12 yrs ago, and I still work full time as a nurse(which is very physically demanding).

Answer 4

my mother has it and i have a mild form of it. we just take painkillers. you can try a pain therapist. that helps a lot. exercise actually makes it worse. especially if you have chronic fatigue syndrome. use heating pads for headaches and joint and muscle pains. creams don't help. have you been to see a doctor yet? go to wikipedia.org and type in fibromyalgia for more info hope it helps

Answer 5

I have the same problems. I can not exercise. I do use a heating pad, and have to take pain meds and muscle relaxers. As for Scotty....... Thank you!!! For serving our country. My husband was in Desert Storm in 1990/1991. He also has GWS...... Good luck to you Scotty.... and Good luck to the person who asked the question..... One other thing... I have seen a chiropractor and that did not help. I have done physical therapy, did not help. As a matter of fact, it made it worse. Anyway, good luck to ya.

Answer 6

With Fibromyalgia, it is trial and error with medicines. It comes down to what works best for you. Usually pain relievers, anti-depressants, and muscle relaxers.

Answer 7

i`ve been on all types of pain pills!bad for your heart, join a gym and work out with a rehab dr. sometimes it gets worse,the pain,but take each day at a time see if your local hospital has a support group this helps alot!

Answer 8

I do not have FMS, but know someone who does. She will just wake up better somedays and not others. Wish you the best nd check this website for more info.
http://www.fibromyalgia-symptoms.org/