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:idea: Think about going to a NUCCA chiropractor (National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association). Bottom line: if your spine and body is misaligned, your brain, nerves, and blood circulation are not optimal. Pain is a common result. I've been a FM patient since 1998. Needless to say, I've had...

toxichaven, I was reading your posts about your doctor being like a wall when you talk to him about your pain and that you have pain down the left side of your body. I am genuinely sorry that you are going through this. I can empathize after suffering FM since 1998. I just started going to a...

I know that it is hard getting off meds especially if it is cold turkey. Taking 31 pills a day can't be good on your liver function. Although I don't know you, I am proud of you for weaning yourself off the meds. I've gone off meds like Lyrica and Effexor. I suffer from deep depression also and...

Hi Annett, I hear you! 15 years is a long time dealing with FM. That's great that you figured out solutions to pull yourself out of the FM rut. I didn't realize FM is a manifestation of inner turmoil. I am taking your advice about getting off the wheat, sugar and garbage food. I also cut out...

@Heavenjumper, thank you so much for your support and encouragement. I am so sorry that you were diagnosed with FM. It sucks! Your aunt sure went through a lot in the process of getting diagnosed. I really hope those same doctors feel shame today after having told her "it is all in your head"...

@DK_Engineer- Gosh, the lab technician you worked with sure got a double whammy with breast cancer and fibromyalgia. I am so glad she got a good settlement despite the rude judge. I have to tell you that when you mentioned she was a lab technician that was exposed to shoddy breast implants and...

I've done some research on this clinic and decided not to go. There are some negative reviews online. It doesn't mean it's a bad clinic because there are very few reviews and some times it's the angry people that leave reviews rather that satisfied clients. I just don't have the money and time...

Hi DK, Funny about the pool - I just wish it was mine LOL I am sorry to hear how FM had affected your activity level when you used to play soccer and jog. Man, that's rough. You were smart to get help so soon after receiving the diagnosis. I believe that at this time, there are a lot more...

Hi Krista, I'm going in today for a consult. Insurance has pre-authorized coverage for it. If the doctor writes a script for physical therapy treatments, insurance will cover 20 visit per calendar year. So far, I am thinking that the place is legit since insurance is agreeing to provide...

Tomorrow, I'm going to a clinic that specializes in working with fibro patients. Staff includes a medical doctor, functional medicine doctor, nutritionist, physical therapists, and massage therapists. Been open since 2006. Has anyone gone to one of these clinics and if so, what was your...

Thank you, DK_Engineer, for your kind words. I was not aware of the anti oxidant properties of resveritrol and rice bran oil. I will go buy some today and try it! As for water therapy, our rec center has a hot tub and a river walking pool. When I've done the river walking, I noticed it takes...

Hi, I'm new to this forum and I'm not used to sharing details of my fibro with others outside of my family. I am at my breaking point physically and mentally after living with this hellish disease since 1998. In the past, I would have flare-ups especially when temperatures go down, after...

Hi all, I have had FM since 1998 but am new to this forum. There are so many useful posts that I am excited to try such as changing my diet. You guys rock! My doctor is begging me to get out and exercise. As many of you know, it comes with a price. I went to Water World with my family and...

Thank you for sharing this article about the benefits of seaweed. It's easy and cheap to try! I've had dry seaweed wrapped around Jasmine rice and it's pretty good. That would make for a quick and easy way to prepare it.

Hi, I am so happy to see that there is a support group out there for FM patients. I have had this since 1998. It's gotten so bad that I am starting to live like a recluse and I have 3 kids. I also have myofascial pain which is excruciating! Lifting my arms to simply fold laundry has become a...