Recent content by Sylvie10

Hi, I hate to see how young you are and allready struggling with Fibro. Keep trying to do what you love it helps us stay positive and gives us something to look forward to! I love to knit and I'm trying to learn to crochet, so far I have only made coasters. My latest obsession is the grown up...

If you can get to a heated pool just for a little relief being weightless allows for us to move the body parts that hurt and tense. It also helps with the shocking pains while your in. Getting that relief if for only a few minutes has really helped me through the moments that have been the...

A place to start is by googling the Dr's name and Curriculum Vitae or CV for short. It will have details on his education and where he worked and what type of licenses/ specialties. It's not all encompassing but a good start. Hope you find what you need. Sylvia

Hello All, Two weeks ago I had the opportunity to try IV Vitamin Therapy when I went to San Diego. My PCP had mentioned this therapy before and after traveling and getting extremely exhausted I called and made an appointment. I was able to speak to a very knowledgeable Dr she went over my...

Hello ergaines, and welcome. Are you getting any relief from your Natropath? You are not crazy I think we can all relate to having the same kind of thoughts especially when you don't have a diagnosis. Is your Natropath an MD too? ( there are many types) Perhaps finding a doctor that is familiar...

Hello Sarabear1982. There are a lot of good people here with some great tips. Sounds like you have a lot to dal with. I hope you start getting some relief soon. Welcome, Sylvia

Hello Geigertwins. Fibro is different from other illnesses in many ways, even in how it is diagnosed. It is by ruling other things out rather than confirming it with a specific blood test. It also mimics other illnesses and overlaps them too so I think your Dr is sure enough to tell you what...

Hello Jayhawk. I just read an article about CSS and it seems to overlap symptoms with Fibro and CFS. I'm sure we could all benefit from your experience at Mayo Clinic and a lot of people here have some great coping tips. Welcome. Sylvia

Wow. Your plate is definitely full. I have found that getting enough sleep makes a big difference when I am trying to get a handle on my pain. Hopefully your Dr can help youbring a good sleep aid. Keep trying to find the right combo that works for you. I take a sleeping pill but also take...

Hi Jess. Im sorry for all that you are dealing with right now. We all know how hard it can be dealing with doctors, especially when they are no longer listening to us. It's wonderful to hear about your lovely family. I'm in the process of deciding if I want to continue with my current Dr. It's...

Hello Ann. I hope you find some help here. Welcome, Sylvia

Hello Julie. There is good information and nice people here. Sylvia

Yes! Upper arms.

I have been trying to help myself with diet to. There's some good items that have helped like Costco makes a frozen dish. It's citrus quinoa and kale. It's really tasty and just needs to be microwaved for 3 1/2 minutes. It's pretty inexpensive too.

I have issues with chemicals too. Recently I got a steamer for my floor with attachments for everything else. I can even clean my countertops bathroom tiles and mattress with it. So far so good! Sylvia