Kat,
I also, have suffered since the mid 90's, with Fibromyalgia!
I wasn't properly diagnosed, until '97. I went thru a University of Alabama at Birmingham extensive study, for Fibromyalgia. Brain imaging usually shows, the abnormality. I have a severe case of it and most people, don't get it! One of the worst parts of all of this, is that if you still look pretty well, people think that you're fakin' it! I once had a Dr. that told me, "I look too good, to be sick"! Moron!
I won't even go, there! Fuel, to the fire!
For those that don't know, the brain ommits an over abundance of pain signals, causing pain in many areas. In my case, my arms are the most bothersome! I have had many times where the pain and lack of energy, were soooo debilitating! Even today, sometimes it seems difficult to have the energy, to just breathe! Often times, people dealing with this, also have Mitral Valve Prolapse. Yep, me too! That is a defective heart valve that beats way too much and leaves you feeling, as though you've just run a marathon!
There are two books by Kevin Trudeau, that might offer help! The first is, "NATURAL CURES, THEY DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT". Second, is "THE WEIGHTLOSS CURE". Both of these books discuss detoxing and eliminating or minimizing contributors, that cause these symptoms and mizery! I have just found out about a healthy natural alternative(supplement), that I will tell more about, soon.
Most importantly, there is a wonderful family on this website!
http://fibrohugs.com It is a National Organization for sufferers, family and friends, of this horrible condition. You can receive information on things that are found, to be helpful. They DO NOT offer information, unless they believe in it!
The things that are known to be beneficial, are:
1. Yoga/Meditation
2. Avoid crap foods! IE: Preservatives(fast foods are full of these) Yeast products, Alchohol, etc...
3. Exercise: Even just walking produces endorphines, the "feel good" chemical, in the body!
4. Read Trudeaus Books
5.
http://fibrohugs.com
6. Minimize stress, all you can! Learn to say, NO!
7. Biofreeze:
www.biofreeze.com This is a topical for pain, that really works for me!
8. Pilates will help, with ALL of this! Stretching, toning, breathing and just overall movement, of muscles. We hurt, we don't want to move! But, it's very beneficial! There is a SOWAL MEMBER in your area, that's an instuctor. Her name is Bridgette and her member name, is "Bridgette". She has a Yoga & Pilates studio, in your area. Her website is,
http://dancingforlifestudio.com.
My prayers are with you and all that suffer, with this condition!
Good luck!
Diane
Rigamortis.....geez I hope not!
To SoWal hoity-toity!
Many things going on with both sides of our families, The Holidays coming up, medications are soooo high, Grayton is soooo quiet, and so many of my friends are in need. For my sanity I love that Grayton is quiet, but for the Cafe we need more business. Last year is so different than this year. I would like to close for the first three weeks in December. But I know that won't happen. Please pray that we would get the insight we need, return to good health, and make a difference in someone's life this Christmas!
