A short video presentation by Scottish Doctor David Mickel suggesting the potential cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Fibromyalgia. Dr Mickel has designed a treatment called Mickel Therapy - the success of this treatment is spreading worldwide. See www.mickeltherapy.com for more details.
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If I've got fibromyalgia (I think I do) I suspect my diet has something to do with it (prehaps other things too).
If I do have fibromyalgia, carbonated soft drinks heads my list as a possible contributor to it and/or with cafeine as a runner up and/or equal to it? Is there a corelation with either or both if they are taken together in a can or bottle of soda pop?
Thank you for any helpful input because it is getting painful.
Ed
Foods/driks can contibute to it for soem people-
but they do not cause it-
Diet will not cure ior releive symptomst-but may help your body compensate
FMS has been believed to be a disorder of teh central nervous system for about 10 yeasr now–and i would think caffeine affects the CNS
I would think it is less likely to be the carbonation
i have fibrositis as well as arthritis and would like to stay away from pills as mush as possible so i was wondering about natural remedies I saw the infomercial about cures from your kitchen so thought i would ask
The Life Extension Foundation’s approach to fibromyalgia takes into account the many facets of the disease. The following supplements have been shown to reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, support healthy ATP levels in cells, aid in restful sleep and digestion, and support muscle function:
Life Extension Mix—Follow label directions. Life Extension Mix provides a balanced mix of antioxidants and other nutrients.
Magnesium—160 to 500 milligrams (mg) daily
Malic acid—600 mg daily
Vitamin B6—250 mg daily. High doses of vitamin B6 can cause neuropathy (nerve damage).
Vitamin C—1000 to 2000 mg daily
Selenium—200 micrograms (mcg) daily
SODzyme—2000 mg daily. This special supplement enhances the levels of superoxide dismutase, an internal antioxidant.
D-Ribose—3 grams (g) daily
Gamma E—at least 200 mg daily
Omega-3 fatty acids—1400 mg of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and 1000 mg of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
Blueberry extract—500 mg daily
Melatonin—300 mcg to 6 mg daily
DHEA—Starting dose of 15 to 75 mg daily. Have blood tested in 3 to 6 weeks to make sure optimal levels are maintained.
Below is Life Extension's 'protocol' on fibromyalgia.
Good Luck!!
I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia - i have black floaters in my eyes and raised veins in both hands -apparently i have this in my neck and it causes a throbbing pain in my head.Does anyone suffer from this and can anyone recommend anything that helps the pain .Finally is there a cure for this or is it something once diagnosed its with you for life?
Commonly, medical doctors assign the word “fibromyalgia” to a combination of symptoms for which they do not know or understand a cause, and for which they do not have a cure, although some relief may be offered through medication.
Consult several doctors if you can and get yourself checked thoroughly. The more details you can give the doctor, the better the chance for an accurate assessment.
Write down ALL the concerns that you have over a period of a week or so, copy the list and take it with you when you visit the doctor. This ensures that the doctor knows as much as possible.
Keep the copy for a second or third doctor. Add to it as necessary.
Be prepared to look at alternative health practices, such as
herbs, energy healing, acupuncture. It is very possible that relief or a cure can be found there when conventional (western) medicine fails. You may have to consult practitioners in several of these areas. Be open about it.
I would suggest you try energy healing first because it has a very good possibility of reducing the headache pain you are experiencing, and that should happen immediately. A full body treatment may also affect other symptoms.
The positive part of this is that, while a full body treatment may take thirty minutes, you should experience some immediate relief from the pain…within ten minutes or less.
Complete elimination of the pain may not be readily available for you but reduction is probable.
For comparison, migraines can be reduced or halted with two treatments of one minute each, and given five minutes apart.
Common stress and sinus headaches occasionally require a second effort after a few minutes, but usually they stop completely in one minute.
If you do not realize some immediate relief, do not continue seeing that person.
We do not know what other symptoms you have, so energy healing alone may not provide everything that you need, and you should still be prepared to consult others.
Healing Fibromyalgia - Filmed by Whitney Martin
Family cures fibromyalgia through alternative and natural healing methods.
This is a university film project that was filmed and put together over the first part of 2008. We are currently working on expanding our vision of healing and happiness through our blog at http://cagefreefamily.com — Please Visit if you get the chance.
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Every morning I feel like I have been run over by a truck. Sometimes if I take tylenol or something before bed, I feel a little
better in the mornings, but most of the time I still hurt pretty bad. My husband says its all in my head. Do I need some kind of mental medicine or a pain reliever?
First of all, sorry, but your husband sounds like a big jerk. What the hell does he know how your body feels? That makes me so mad. What a great support system he is. Honestly, he is probably contributing to your problems. Stress control is a big factor in helping autoimmune diseases. Or really any illness.
Fibromyalgia can overlap or lead to other conditions too, so get checked out for Sacro Iliac joint problems, or arthrodesis conditions of the spine. Or be misdiagnosed.
I wake up with the pain you describe. I have to get out of bed. I sit on the couch, take Advil, use the heating pad and just wait for it to pass. It can take an hour or two.
Heat helps me, mild stretching and specific exercise. Swimming is the best! I also go to physical therapy and yoga.
Advil, and sometimes a muscle relaxer at night is necessary to stop the spasms. A good mattress helped my pain also.
Many benefit from antidepressants, methods to help with sleep, pain meds, and a host of other things. Some don't need near as much. It is so varied. Everyone with this has different sets of symptoms. Try all conservative things to help you first, but don't be ashamed to get the medications if you need them.
The regular antidepressants or meds don't always help those with autoimmune problems, so see only a psychiatrist to follow you on these! Not a random Dr who will give you a prescription and not follow if it works, change the dosage, etc. every month or so until you get it right for you.
A good rheumatologist is essential. Family Drs mean well, but are just not knowledgeable enough in this complex field, not up on all the latest information and complications associated wtih autoimmune diseases to be your primary Dr.
It really takes a team approach to treat these problems, since they have an effect on most every part of your body and mind.
Many patients choose to add mental health therapy to the team effort with your other Drs. It sounds like you would benefit from it, since you are doubting yourself. Or start with finding a good support group of similar people.
Your husband could use some sensitivity training, and needs to go to family counseling or support groups with you. If he does not learn about this illness, and how to respect you and help you, it will be a long hard road for you. It does sound like he has issues and might need therapy himself.
It's just mean and immature to tell someone who's in pain, who you supposedly love, that it's 'all in their head'. That's not normal.
Good luck to you, and God bless. Hang in there. It's an ever changing roller coaster with this, so try to roll with it and learn, learn, learn how to help yourself in natural ways.
I have fibromyalgia and driving causes me a lot of pain, but my job requires a lot of driving. I can't seem to find a good car seat cushion to help. All the ergonomic (sp?) cushions seem to be for your back, not your butt, which is where my pain is. Any ideas? I'm already using support gloves for my hands and wrists so it doesn't hurt so much to keep my hands on the steering wheel, but my hip joints keep locking up.
Go and get some 'memory foam' cut it to size and sit on it while driving. If its good enough for NASA and Astronauts, reckon it will be good enough for you, unless you are pulling extra G Forces?
is there a cure for ether of these ? the new research points 2 these disorders being that the lack of the brain 2 produce the natural seritonan that others produce fine.. thats why its hard 2 sleep & get rest & not go into stage 4 rem sleep, also connected 2 arthritis & an autoimmune system +ANA , im always so tired i feel ive tryed every thing 2 help,whats the new research on this ? thanks
No cure yet, sorry. And actually, the research is pointing at problems with dopamine production and/or use as possibly being at the root of FMS and CFS.
For now, the best we can do is treat the symptoms of FMS and CFS. Reduce stress in your life as much as possible, and control every aspect of your environment that you can control. Seek treatment for any other health problem. That includes having a sleep study done to diagnosis any underlying sleep disorders. See a pain management specialist if pain is a significant symptom for you. Simplify your life as much as possible, and learn to pace yourself.
Good luck!
Hi JJTAY
Of course weather conditions affect the body and can exacerate the issue. 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 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
how to get rid of fibromyalgia for good!