I need alternative remedies/supplement for severe fibromyalgia incl. migraines. I drink a lot of painkillers.

Question

I found that most medicines does not work to relieve symptoms.

Answer 1

I am a Chiropractor and have worked with many fibromyalgia patients. The most effective things I've seen are gentle chiropractic care, stress control, stopping smoking, good diet (I think legumes - beans, lentils, peas - and squash are very underrated and very important), multivitamins and fish oil capsules, and light exercise. Pain medicines will not help your problem except temporarily. Fibromalgia usually doesn't go away completely, but can be very much improved with these methods in combination. Best luck. Dr. DCR.

Answer 2

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I need alternative remedies/supplement for severe fibromyalgia incl. migraines. I drink a lot of painkillers.
I found that most medicines does not work to relieve symptoms.

Answer 3

Pain killers generally won't work. Fibromyalgia is a condition that is caused by severe stress. Which causes hormonal imbalance that causes extreme joint and muscular pain. You have to start at the source of the problem and eliminate the stress. There is a natural remedy that is great for stress and very helpful for fibromyalgia. 5-htp is wonderful for helping the cause which will ease those symptoms because it starts at the brain and works it's way outward. You can find it at most pharmacies in the vitamin section or at the Vitamin Shoppe. The usual dosage is 50mg before bedtime. It has no harmful side effects. Just make sure you do not take it with your pain killers. Give those a rest and look for alternatives such as this. Pain killers just treat the symptoms not the problem plus cause addiction. A natural approach will hit the root of the problem. It sounds cliche but yoga is excellent for fibromyalgia too because it loosens up the muscles and increases the flexibility.

Answer 4

Yahoo has a two groups for people with fibromyalgia. One group discusses clinical trials from around the country.

Answer 5

I have several testimonies of how Transfer Factor products have helped fibromyalgia. I will email them to you if you send me your url. My wife is fibromyalgic and gets a lot of help from Bowen therapy. It enables her to live a normal life but does not cure it,- just gives relief. See www.hope4health.co.uk
Best wishes
Cliff

Answer 6

I would check to see if you have lyme disease which can manifest as fibromyalgia and headaches. If you want more info check out my website www.healthfreedomsolutions.com
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Regards
Dr. rick B

Answer 7

Some people get relief from drinking monavie juice for both FM and migraines. It would be worth a trial.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

u need to re evaluate your diet
Triggers are Potatos or Tomatos
and a bunch of other things
if u can delete these from your diet your symptoms should become less painful

Answer 10

Maybe a good idea to get back to basics..... check out Dr Ray Strand's website....
www.bionutrition.org
get back to me if you like his ideas, I can email you specific info he may recommend