Recent content by BrianWolfe

Indian cooking especially dishes rich in turmeric, ginger, pepper, garlic and onions can also help. These are thought to be naturally anti-inflammatory foods and turmeric especially helps to reduce swelling and pain. In Asia where I grew up, we used to rub sliced ginger root with some turmeric...

I have 2 dogs, a silky terrier and a dachshund. I also keep about 20 Japanese carp of different colors and sizes in a small pond in my garden. My neighbor who has Fibromyalgia frequently visits us and he enjoys the company of my dogs. Being with them seems to make him forget some of the pain

This tragedy has certainly affected us all emotionally. In order to progress, it is imperative that our government figures out a way to prevent such tragedies from happening in the future. While we may perhaps never know the full story behind this awful tragedy, we will certainly remember the...

My advice would be to seek a doctor's opinion. If it is really such a discomfort, then it would be best to seek expert advice. I think it might not necessarily be fibromyalgia but you really need a professional to confirm.

Absolutely, I think massage definitely helps patients to reduce the pain and discomfort. I have a close friend who has regular massage sessions (she lives in Malaysia, where the cost of living is much lower than in Europe or the US) to help with her pain. She definitely finds it more tolerable...

I think it is high time the US government realizes that cannabis can have its benefits as well. If the Canadians can legalize it (OK, just for medical purposes) why can't the US government do the same? This would bring relief to thousands of fibromyalgia sufferers all over the country and it...

Hi! In case you haven't read this article yet; it's a short but highly informative article on 3 types of natural herbs fibromyalgia sufferers could take to help alleviate the pain or discomfort. Natural Herbs For Fibromyalgia | LIVESTRONG.COM It is of course imperative that you checking with...

I was told that in Canada, cannabis is illegal except for medical use (growers have to have a license to grow it for medical purposes). Can any Canadians here confirm this?

My colleague keeps getting severe joint pain and migraine. Her migraine is so bad that she actually feels pain in her scalp and when she combs her hair she actually feels pain and says to me "my hair is hurting". She has severe joint pain and is feeling depressed all the time. I have been asking...

I've switched to bottled water and filtered water. I no longer drink water from the tap and feel much better these days. I feel less tired and my headaches have lessened to a point where I no longer have to take medication. Despite what my doctor says, I feel that it is the tap water, or rather...

There are several types of teas that I drink to calm down. There's vervain and chamomile - both very calming and soothing for the nerves and overall well-being. I also brew my own ginger tea to help improve digestion and to reduce migraines. Then there's lemongrass. I buy them from my local...

Yes, I have heard of reiki. It is relatively new, being invented in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It involves channeling energy directly from the universe and by taking into ones body and directing out through the hands, a practitioner can use it to heal himself and others. I have seen...

Has anyone here ever tried other forms of massage like acupressure? I believe massage can bring some relief but for permanent effect it should be done on a regular basis. I am not sure what is the most effective type of massage for fibromyalgia patients though. I think it is the combination of...

Just tell your doctor what you really think. If he suspects that you have fibro and RA, he will recommend the types of tests that can be done. If you are in doubt or have worries, do not keep it from your doctor. Tell him what you suspect, and let him diagnose you (after all, he's the doctor)...

I do meditation. I like to sit in a comfortable position and just observe my breathing going in and out. I slowly relax my breathing and note the flw of my breath as I inhale and exhale. The gentle rhythm of my breathing then induces me to relax further. Once I have reached a calm state, I try...