Unfortunately, I don't think there will be a "cure," because it's a neurological disorder like MS. It's very difficult to repair damage to the nervous system.
BUT - the fact that researchers have identified it as a neurological disorder, and that we have proof of organic differences in fibromyalgia patients shows significant progress over the last decade.
Other studies have identified a genetic anomaly that seems to make some people more likely to fibromyalgia or TMJ/TMD or other painful disorders.
Knowing that FMS is neurological instead of rheumatological (or psychological, as some claimed) means that there's a much higher likelihood of good treatments coming along. And yes, it also makes it much more likely that somebody will develop a cure.
October 5th, 2008 at 12:22 am
No one knows how long it will take. It is a mystery, that no one can for see, so you just have to wait…
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October 5th, 2008 at 12:49 am
Hi Laus
Here are some ideas to heal yourself. The body knows how to heal itself, you just have to give it some assistance. The answers are out there, so go find them.
Here are some tips to help the healing process. #7 is the most important step.
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.
“Benjamin Franklin - "The best of all medicines are rest and fasting
Best of health to you
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October 5th, 2008 at 1:31 am
Probably as long as it is taking to find a cure for cancer. I think that there may be a cure out there, but since pharmaceutical companies and the government are making more money by selling the drugs that pacify the problem, why display the cure and stop getting rich? Just my opinion, don't shoot me.
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October 5th, 2008 at 2:19 am
Fibromyalgia is a common nonarticular disorder of unknown cause characterized by achy pain, tenderness, and stiffness of muscles, areas of tendon insertions, and adjacent soft tissues. Diagnosis is clinical. Treatment includes exercise, local heat, and drugs for pain and sleep.
Please see the web pages for more details on Fibromyalgia.
References :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibromyalgia
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000427.htm
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec04/ch040/ch040c.html#sec04-ch040-ch040c-822
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/medical_notes/4251347.stm
October 5th, 2008 at 2:25 am
This may be a long shot, but I'm going to mention it just in case it helps you out. I used to have classic fibromyalgia symptoms and was diagnosed a couple of years ago. Since then, they discovered that I have Celiac Disease. Upon going gluten free, my fibro symptoms almost completely resolved themselves. Symptoms of Celiac Disease can include, but are not limited to: fibro-type pains, acid reflux, constipation and/or diarrhea, migraine headaches, stomach cramps, depression, anemia, malnutrition, over weight or under weight, and neuropathy. There are many more symptoms than that, I'm just giving you an idea of the wide range of symptoms. Celiac is often called the "great pretender" because it's symptoms mimic so many other diseases. Look into it, you can find more information at http://www.celiac.com and http://www.glutenfreeforum.com. Like I said, it may be a long shot, but you never know… I would've never guessed that I had Celiac, but I tested positive. The gluten free diet has made such an enormous positive change in my life. I can't believe that I ever lived with all of that pain. Ugh. Good luck!
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October 5th, 2008 at 3:05 am
Unfortunately, I don't think there will be a "cure," because it's a neurological disorder like MS. It's very difficult to repair damage to the nervous system.
BUT - the fact that researchers have identified it as a neurological disorder, and that we have proof of organic differences in fibromyalgia patients shows significant progress over the last decade.
Other studies have identified a genetic anomaly that seems to make some people more likely to fibromyalgia or TMJ/TMD or other painful disorders.
Knowing that FMS is neurological instead of rheumatological (or psychological, as some claimed) means that there's a much higher likelihood of good treatments coming along. And yes, it also makes it much more likely that somebody will develop a cure.
References :
http://fibrantliving.com/
October 5th, 2008 at 3:14 am
I don't think there will be a cure in the near future since it is so difficult to cure a problem that originates in the central nervous system (which fibro supposedly is). However, I do think that doctors are getting close to a better treatment. There has been a lot of new research lately, which is spectacular since most researchers dismissed it until the last couple decades.
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January 29th, 2009 at 8:34 am
There is a cure, it comes from you.
YOU must remove MSG, Aspartame and HFCS out of your diet, I did this, as a test, and sure enough within 2 months I was completely
pain free. I researched and researched after being diagnosed, and well…..meds are not my thing, so I did even better, I started to eliminate things from my diet, and well, IT WORKED. The culprit to me was Lipton Diet Green tea, ironically enough three days after I was introduced to this drink, and I love my green tea, I started to have pain, bad…went to the doc after two weeks of not being able to get out of bed, he placed me on xanax and said I was depressed.
NICE DOC eh?
well, after a few more weeks had gone by and I was high as a kite, but the pain was still there, I chose to research
and learn more about the connections between our intake of food and drink.
I have cured myself, and CIGNA
has been working with me
to help others.
TAKE a chance, really, IT cannot harm you to removes these things from your intake,
but it MIGHT just help you
good luck and become pain free
it is sooooooo much better than
the thousands of dollars I spent on being misdiagnosed
BY the way,
I had Aspartame poisoning…
thanks for your time and thanks for sharing your wisdom
cheers
Kosmic