What really works to ease the pain of FM?

Question

I've had Fibromyalgia for many years and have been hurried through many types of treatments and modolities, none of which are long term help or allow me to care for myself w/o medical intervention. I would like to know from those who've dealt with this for a while, what works for you?

Answer 1

I've had Fibromyalgia for 35 years, long before they have a name for it. Just like you I have tried everything. The latest treatment people are using for Fibromyalgia is a medical drug called Lyrica. I tried it and it just made me to drugged.

Here's what I do that helps me deal with this condition:
Nutrition is very important with this condition as with any serious physical condition. Avoid caffeine products, sugar, processed foods and fried foods. Low blood sugar (Hypoglycemia) is often a factor in causing the person with Fibromyalgia to feel fatigued. That is why a good nutrition program is very important, eating frequent small meals with some protein is very important in keeping the blood levels even.

Whole grains, seeds, nuts, yogurt, chicken, Turkey, organic beef, eggs, natural cheese and cottage cheese should form the base of your diet. Accompanied by Appropriate vegetables and a minimum amount of fruit.

A good quality multi-vitamin is absolutely essential with this condition. It's important to replace what the body loses daily. If a person takes no other supplement but a multi-vitamin they're helping to support their body daily. Co Q 10, in soft gel form 100mg, taken three times daily can help increase the energy.

There's no definite cure for Fibromyalagia but there are certainly many alternative methods that can help you improve the quality of your life. I find that deep tissue massage therapy performed regularly really keeps down the pain. When I’m going through a really bad time I always get a massage. It works better than any medicine.

Physical therapy that is performed at home is very important for Fibromyalgia. Warm water stretches performed at least three times weekly can be of tremendous help keeping the joints and muscles flexible. A Jacuzzi or hot tub is without a doubt one of the best treatments you can do at home, not only does it improve circulation you can also perform warm water stretches in it. If you have access to one and can use this daily you would see a tremendous change in the body. Using a moist heating pad on areas of pain for 20 minutes can ease the pain.

I also find that chiropractic care can bring tremendous relief. I always recommend people with Fibromyalgia seek out a Chiropractor who uses the activator method for physical therapy and pain relief. If you would like to find out about a doctor of chiropractic in your area who uses this method go to http://www.activator.com/qualified_doctors.asp

I have to emphasize that massage therapy is the only thing that brings immediate pain relief for me.

I have been using a natural supplement that really helps bring down the pain it's called Zyflamend and I'm enclosing a link were you can read about it.

if you have any further questions please let me know,
Billie77

Answer 2

Rest as much as you can and limit your activity. Do some gentle physical therapy, but take it easy. Some pain meds work, but it's temporary.