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Fibromyalgia is a condition that affects you not only physically but mentally and spiritually as well. It can be very stressful to your emotional health and you need to take care of the emotional side of it just as you would treat the physical symptoms.
Some symptoms of fibromyalgia include:
• Muscle pain, spasms or leg cramps
• Insomnia or waking up still feeling tired
• Always feeling tired and having little energy
• Being sensitive to one or more of the following, light, sound, noise, odors, foods, cold and medicines
• Dizziness
• Headaches
• Upset stomach
• A feeling of anxiety or depression
The anxiety and depression, topped with the many physical symptoms that come with this painful condition is enough to cause mental anguish and emotional stress for anyone.
Tips for Mental and Spiritual Treatment
Here are some tips to help you get through the emotional aspects of this condition:
1. Take it one day at a time.
2. Set small, obtainable goals.
3. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself.
4. Set side some “quiet time” each day.
5. Don’t forget to laugh.
6. Get plenty of rest at night.
7. Have fun doing something you enjoy.
8. Spend time with the ones you love.
When you live day to day with a condition like fibromyalgia, you need to learn not to worry about the things which you can’t control and focus on those things that are in your reach. Remember that this is a major life-changing condition and it calls for many lifestyle changes. It’s okay if you don’t feel like you are adjusting quickly. Just take it one day at a time.
Try to keep things positive as much as possible and talk “positive talk” to yourself when needed. You will notice you feel much better mentally and spiritually when you relax and let loose some of the pressure.
If you think you may have fibromyalgia, you want treatment and you want it fast. If you have only recently be diagnosed, you might be wondering, where do I go from here?
You are not alone in this battle with this painful condition. To know if you need fibromyalgia treatment, you first need to know if you have the condition. The symptoms of fibromyalgia can vary but below are some common symptoms people experience. If you have a few of these, you may have fibromyalgia.
Some Fibromyalgia symptoms include:
• Insomnia or waking up still feeling tired
• Upset stomach
• Dizziness
• Headaches
• Muscle pain, spasms or leg cramps
• A feeling of anxiety or depression
• Always feeling tired and having little energy
• Being sensitive to one or more of the following, light, sound, noise, odors, foods, cold and medicines
Below are five steps for you to follow towards your own treatment plan.
1. Get a diagnosis. Step one toward fibromyalgia treatment is to recognize that you have it. If you think you may have it but have not yet been diagnosed, there are resources you can use to make sure you get a confirmed diagnosis.
2. Research. Take some time to find as much out as possible about fibromyalgia and available treatment options.
3. Ask a doctor’s advice. See what sort of treatment plan your doctor wants you on and then follow those instructions perfectly.
4. Change your diet. An adjustment in diet can make a massive difference in how you feel. If you want to reduce your symptoms, chances are you need to change what you eat.
5. Change your lifestyle. Now is the time to make lifestyle changes.
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Here is a video that I posted on YouTube that discusses Fibromyalgia amongst men. It talks about how a lot of men don’t come forward about their illness and wasy for them to cope.
I hope that you get some useful information from this video as well as all of the other fibromyalgia vidoes I have created.
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Fibromyalgia Treatment Options
While there is currently no cure for fibromyalgia, there are many different treatment options available meant to help you cope with your condition and your symptoms. With so many treatment options available, you don’t have to suffer anymore. However, you need to keep in mind that many treatment options will result in a change of lifestyle for you. You need to be willing to make the changes to improve your health and well-being.
Here is a list of some of the many treatment options available – both common and the not-so common. Many sufferers try different treatment options until they find one or two that work best for them. You might try several fibromyalgia treatment options in addition to a change in diet and lifestyle to improve your overall condition.
Types Of Treatments
If you see a particular treatment option you would like to know more about, you should ask your health care specialist to provide you with more information.
• Acupuncture
• Tender Point Injections
• Myofascial Release Therapy
• Spray and Stretch Technique
• Therapeutic Massage
• Acupressure
• Capsaicin Cream
• Malic-Magnesium Supplements
• Melatonin
• Mindfulness Meditation
• Relaxation Training
• Valerian Root
• Theracane/Backnobber
• Stress Management Techniques
• Self-Hypnotherapy
• Self-management
Choosing Your Own Treatment Plan
You should never start a new treatment plan without first talking about it with your doctor. He or she can advise you as to the best options for your needs. However, many people try several different treatment methods until they find one that works for them. Since fibromyalgia affects different people in different ways, there is no set treatment plan that works for everyone.
Make sure that you stop anything that makes you feel worse or if you get additional symptoms or pain. Discuss it with your doctor. Also, do not take anything orally without first discussing with your doctor, even if it claims to be natural”. There are many things that may have an adverse reaction with your medication that you could currently be taking.
Hello everyone,
This is an video that I posted on Youtube that talks about how fibromyalgia sufferers can make use of support groups. I hope that you find this video as well as the other fibromyalgia videos I created useful.
Please feel free to leave comments or suggestions as I am always looking to give you the best information possible.
Fibromyalgia Is Not Just a Female Disease.
While 9 out of 10 fibromyalgia sufferers are women, men still get the condition as well. The downside to being a man with the condition is that there is not as much support for men with chronic pain or fibromyalgia.
There is also a stereotypical belief that men are supposed to be “tougher” and not complain over pain. This can make it emotionally harder for a man who is suffering for the condition. It is thought that the actual number of men with fibromyalgia may be higher but we don’t know because they often go undiagnosed. They come forward with their pain a lot less for fear of judgment.
Change in Lifestyle
Once being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, there may be need for a big change in lifestyle. Many men are very physical people and this will increase their pain and symptoms from fibromyalgia. It can even affect their jobs if they work in a hard labor profession or even a tedious profession such as something that requires typing a lot.
The symptoms of fibromyalgia can cause a man to have to change his lifestyle.
Some fibromyalgia symptoms include:
• Muscle pain, spasms or leg cramps
• Insomnia or waking up still feeling tired
• Always feeling tired and having little energy
• Being sensitive to one or more of the following, light, sound, noise, odors, foods, cold and medicines
• Dizziness
• Headaches
• Upset stomach
• A feeling of anxiety or depression
Therapy/Support Groups:
Men with fibromyalgia can benefit from psychological support for:
• Stressful life conditions
• Prolonged pre-diagnostic phase
• Depression and/or anxiety
• Abuse histories
• Adjustment issue to chronic illness
• Poor support system
If you are male and have fibromyalgia, you do not have to suffer alone. There are treatment options available to you. There are even support groups plus more to help you get both the moral support and the general information that you need.
When you have a condition like fibromyalgia, you may feel like you are alone in the world. You likely feel as if no one knows and understands how you feel. You have probably been told by friends and family and possibly even doctors that it was “all in your head” and that there was not really anything wrong with you. This can be a crushing blow to your spirit and your self esteem.
Local Fibromyalgia Support Groups
If your doctor has not already told you, there may be support groups in your area where you can meet with other people that also have the same condition. This can be a very helpful way to get not only moral support but also more information about your fibromyalgia.
To find support groups in your area try:
http://www.immunesupport.com/supportgroups/
You can also look here http://www.fmaware.org/fame%20newsletter/famesupprt_direct.htm for a support group directory to your area. Ask your doctor if there are known support groups in your town for fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome.
Online Fibromyalgia Support Groups
The internet has made it even easier for people to stay in contact and this includes people with conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and fibromyalgia.
Some online support groups include:
• www.fibrohugs.com
• www.friendswithfibro.org
A simple search engine search will likely show you that there are many more online support groups and “webrings” for you to take advantage of in regards to this disease. You can meet people from all over the world that share your condition.
A good support group makes a great addition to your fibromyalgia treatment. You don’t have to feel alone anymore. You can have the moral support of other people that suffer from the same illness. It will also help you stay up to date on new treatments and techniques, fibromyalgia news and more.
Does anyone know of any herbs, vitamins , minerals that help with Fibromyalgia? I already know about standard meds. Massage and hot baths but I am searching for a dietary cause. Something I need in my diet or need to get rid of. I have had this for a long time but I am having a rather sudden very painful flair up and can't figure out why.
Hi Vinny
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, as well as promoting deeper, healthier sleep.
Diet: Proper diet is essential for effectively dealing with fibromyalgia. This means eating only foods that support your immune system, and avoiding all foods that tax your energy and impair healthy digestion. Consider adopting an organic, vegetarian diet, which researchers have shown can help improve fibromyalgia symptoms such as joint and muscle pain, body stiffness, and sleeping problems. Emphasize fresh, organic vegetables and fruits, eating a large daily serving of dark leafy greens, and select servings of healthy vegetarian oriented protein such as organic, free-range eggs, small quantities of raw dairy products, tempeh, tofu, beans, quinoa and wild caught fish that are low in mercury. Avoid all farm-raised fish, as they are high in antibiotics and dyes, and avoid shellfish, which have a higher concentration of mercury and toxins. For sustained energy, also include complex carbohydrates in the form of whole grains, legumes, red potatoes, squash, and yams. Limit your overall carbohydrate intake to 30 percent of the foods you eat at each meal. This means increasing your vegetables and protein if necessary to balance out the complex carbohydrates. Also, be sure to consume adequate amounts of essential fatty acids in supplement form alternating between fish oil, evening primrose oil and healthy free flowing oils such as extra virgin olive oil, high lignin flaxseed, and coconut butter/oil. Additionally, drink at least half an ounce of pure, filtered water for every pound you weigh.
Avoid all foods to which you are allergic or sensitive. Common allergy-causing foods include milk and dairy products, chocolate, corn, and wheat and wheat products. In addition, eliminate all "junk" and commercially processed foods, sodas, commercially prepared juices, all sugars and simple, refined carbohydrates, and minimize your intake of alcohol and caffeine. If you also suffer from candidiasis, follow the dietary recommendations for candidiasis, including avoiding all fruits, except berries, green apples and grapefruit.
Energy Medicine: Energy medicine involves harnessing or stimulating the body to heal by interacting with the bioenergy field that surrounds all living matter. Energy medicine has two basic categories: energetic therapies that are similar to the Biblical concept of "laying on of hands," such as 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.
The second category of energy medicine involves a number of energy devices that emit energetic frequencies capable of stimulating healing and pain relief, which can be very useful for fibromyalgia. One of the most well-known of these devices is the TENS Unit, which stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, and was developed by pioneering holistic physician and researcher C. Norman Shealy. The TENS Unit is a small, portable device that transmits varying electrical frequencies to areas of pain via electrodes that are attached to the body. Not only do TENS Units help to alleviate pain, they are also capable of blocking pain signals and may also stimulate endorphin production, enhancing feelings of overall well-being. In addition, TENS Units can be used as a form of self-care by patients once they are taught how to use them, making them especially convenient for people with fibromyalgia.
Two other useful energy devices for treating fibromyalgia are the Electro-Acuscope™ and the Light Beam Generator. The Electro-Acuscope, like the TENS Unit, uses electrical current, but at a lower voltage rate. In addition, it focuses on repairing damaged tissues instead of treating the nerves. As the device is used, the current is continually adjusted so that it matches the level of resistance within the areas of tissue damage. This stimulates a healing response within those areas that tends to be long-lasting.
The Light Beam Generator, or LBG, employs low-current, cold gas photons that transmit and transfer various energy frequencies to the cells of the lymphatic system in areas of underlying pain. In addition to being an important part of the immune system, the lymphatic system also serves as the body`s filtration system and plays a vital role in eliminating cellular wastes. When the lymphatic system becomes clogged, these wastes and their by-products are not properly eliminated, and can cause tissue swelling as well as blockages in circulation that prevent oxygen and nutrients from getting to the cells, exacerbating fibromyalgia symptoms.
The energy frequencies emitted by the LBG positively impact the electromagnetic field of cells and tissues over which it is placed. This, in turn, rebalances their electrical charge, enabling the cells to rapidly rid themselves of accumulated waste products and cellular debris. In the process, not only does this improve the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the cells, it also helps to reduce muscle and tissue swelling.
Energy medicine can also be used to detect hidden causes of fibromyalgia pain. Thermography is one such diagnostic approach. It is both safe and highly accurate, and involves the detection of infrared heat emitted from various areas in the body. Infrared heat is emitted as a natural byproduct of cellular metabolism. However, cells and tissues associated with pain usually emit greater levels of infrared heat compared to healthy, normal cells. Thermography devices are able to detect these differences in infrared heat emission, helping to pinpoint problem areas in the body that might otherwise go undetected.
Best of health to you
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