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[Lainey Jones]

Hi everyone,

So, yesterday I finally got diagnosed with FMS. I've been living with it for quite a few years but thought the symptoms I had were down to 'getting a bit older' I'm only 45.

Thanks to a proactive GP who was very thorough and determined to find an answer for me, and I must add, never made me feel like a hypochondriac with my list of symptoms that often resembled a shopping list, I have now had the diagnosis confirmed.

I still work full-time as a professional fundraiser, a job that I really enjoy. The only thing I struggle with is the 40min commute via train twice a day. I have to use a walking stick now so the journey from the station to my place of work now takes me another 40mins, whereas I used to be able to do it in 15mins. Ah well, I shouldn't grumble as I realize there are many people with FMS who are no longer able to work.

To help manage my symptoms, I take magnesium and Vitamin B Complex along with cranberry extract to help with the irritable bladder. The pain medication I'm on consists of 4000mg Paracetamol, 800mg Tramadol, 30mg Amitriptyline and 45mg Mirtazapine. I also use Epsom Salts when bathing.

I would be interested to hear what other people do or take to help manage their symptons.

 

[1sweed]

Hi there. Well it sounds like your doing quite well in management of your fibro. I like that you use vitamins to help support your body and also use medications and bathe with Epsom Salts. Good going!

I do these things as well, use vitamins and neurontin for pain, Epsom salts and massage vibration mat, as well as, sleeping on a thick cotton fiber bed pad. But lately my stress levels have been high and I am on the verge of a bout of costochondritis. Comes from lifting to much and pushing myself to hard.

Anyways, I look forward to seeing you around the forum and getting to know you better through your postings.