Another question about Fibromyalgia??

Question

I have been out of work since June 1st because of a variety of health problems and was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia by my GP and it was confirmed by the Rhuematologist that he referred me to.. I have researched the condition on various sites and am sure, without doubt, that it is the right diagnosis..
Although my pain is unbearable on some days, I am finding that I am having the most trouble with the "fibrofog" that is associated with Fibromyalgia.
I graduated w/ Honors from a local technical school for Medical Office Assisting in 1997 and have also spent the last few years doing Income Taxes for a local tax firm. But now there are days when I feel that I can not "think my way out of a paper bag"
I could almost live with the pain, but this symptom is really getting me down.. Does anyone else have this trouble or know of a way to get some kind of relief??
And only serious answers please, this condition DOES exist and hearing ppl condemn us diagnosed with it does not help matters..

Answer 1

I spent years thinking I could put up with the pain, if I could just find a way to deal with the brain fog. Well, trying to put up with the pain caused it to get worse over time, and now I'm disabled.

When I did finally seek out pain management, I found that proper pain management caused the brain fog to clear.

Reducing the amount of stress in your life will also reduce the amount of pain, and the resulting brain fog. Control your environment as much as possible. Make your home a haven, and establish one room in your home (I chose my bedroom) as an absolutely stress-free zone. Don't even have tough conversations there.

You'll need a referral to a pain management specialist from your general physician or rheumatologist. Don't hesitate to ask for one.

Good luck!

Answer 2

fibromyalgia is usually the first thing people worry about when they've got pain and fatigue, but definitely go back and see the doctor. ask for a thyroid function test - particularly if no doctor thought to do this for you in the past. Hashimoto's disease will cause random swelling, painful joints and dreadful fatigue - as well as many other symptoms - because an underactive thyroid gland affects every system in your body. have you had dry hair that seems to break a lot? treatment is with replacement hormones if that's the cause. google it and see if it explains your symptoms a little better. I hope you feel well soon.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I have it too and i know that some days can be unbearable. I have tried every thing to find some relief and i know about the FOG. I wish i knew what would help you other than talking to your doctor .I try to get a massage at least once a month and it does ease the physical pain for a few days .As far as the mental my doctor has prescribed me anti-depressants and it seems to help some,but i do not think that you can really ever get rid of the FOG.I know i probably been much help ,but i do wish you well and see if your doctor can suggest something for this because i would like to know the answer to this myself!! GOOD LUCK&GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!

Answer 5

I am not sure if this will help the brain fog but I have some good suggestions for some of the other symptoms like the pain. If you drink diet soda do not drink any brands that contain aspartame as this can greatly aggrivate your fibro. Switch to a diet soda that has Splenda in it if you must drink diet soda. Be sure to use a good mulitvitamin, antioxidant supplement as well as glucosamine and a good grape seed extract supplement as these too can greatly help your symptoms. Email me if you would like more info on any of this. Yes what you have is real as I have a close friend who has it.

Answer 6

I know your pain, I have Lupus, most people with lupus later are dx with fibro. I deal with the brain fog all the time, it drives me crazy. I have to use note pads and such or else I would be totally lost, which would never work cause I'm the woman of the family and have to know where and when everything is. All i have found is the note pad... sorry I couldn't help more but just know I totally understand

Answer 7

Hi Termite

I would do either of the following for your pain: Reiki, Healing Touch, and Therapeutic Touch, all of which can significantly improve fibromyalgia pain symptoms, and which can be taught to patients as a form of self-care, as well as being provided by professional energy healers.

Causes of Fibromyalgia
There is not one specific cause for primary fibromyalgia. Certain common features among fibromyalgia patients provide a better idea as to the primary factors that are involved in its onset, however. These include dental amalgam fillings, hormone imbalances, infection, neurotransmitter imbalances, sleep problems, problems with the thalamus gland, and physical trauma. Other factors that can play a role include chemical and food allergies and sensitivities, chronic stress, and dysfunctions in system.muscle metabolism.

Conventional physicians treat fibromyalgia primarily through the use of painkiller medications. Such an approach fails to address the multiple causes of fibromyalgia, and also carries with it the risk of serious side effects. In addition, this symptom care approach is typical of conventional medicine`s failure to properly understand chronic health conditions such as fibromyalgia, which explains why it so often fails to successfully treat such conditions. Practitioners of alternative medicine, on the other hand, focus their treatment approaches on the multiple factors involved in fibromyalgia in order to eliminate them, while simultaneously stimulating the body`s ability to repair itself. What follows is an overview of some of the most common therapies they employ in order to achieve those goals

Quick Action Plan for Fibromyalgia


1. A healthy, whole foods diet is an important part of any fibromyaglia treatment program. Emphasize organic foods, especially fresh, organic vegetables, and drink plenty of pure, filtered water throughout the day. For even more benefits, consider adopting a vegetarian diet, which has been shown to significantly reduce fibromyalgia symptoms.

2. Essential nutrients to help treat fibromyalgia include vitamin C, vitamin E, niacinimide (vitamin B3), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA-an essential fatty acid), magnesium, selenium, zinc, and the lipotrophic factors inositol, methionine, and phosphatidyl choline. The nutritional supplements cetyl myristoleate and SAMe are also highly beneficial, as it the Meyers Cocktail, which must be administered by a trained health care practitioner.

3. Herbal remedies for fibromyalgia include cayenne and chamomile. An herbal combination of tinctures of black cohosh, celery, dandelion, devil`s claw, Echinacea, and licorice in equal parts, can also be helpful.

4. Homeopathic remedies for fibromyalgia include Arnica, Bryonia, and Rhus. Tox.

5. Various bodywork therapies, such as Reiki, Massage, Acupressure, Bowen Therapy, Feldenkrais, myotherapy, Rolfing, Shiatsu, Therapeutic Touch, and Trigger Point Therapy, can provide significant relief of fibromyalgia pain and speed healing.

6. Mind/body medicine therapies such as biofeedback, guided imagery and visualization, hypnotherapy, and meditation, can help relieve chronic stress, thereby soothing muscle tension and reducing pain

7. Be sure to do a colon and liver cleanse to clean out the toxins in the colon and the blood. Most important step is cleansing and detoxifying the body.

Best of health to you

Answer 8

There are therapies that do not include drugs that will help you cope with the pain.

You should try to get in touch with a local FMS group.
Maybe you can find some info on this sites: http://home.nyc.rr.com/rebeccar/
http://www.fibrohugs.com/
http://fibrocarecenter.com/