Fibromyalgia symptoms and treatments

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Avatar m tn Had anyone seen a rheumatoid specialist for this condition? Are they offering any treatments for it, other than the standard antidepressant treatment? Those treatments don't work for me, and there is no need to waste the money seeing a specialist for an antidepressant treatment that a family doctor could give me. My symptoms of chronic fatigue seemed to start with Epstein Barr, now I have the joint/nerve pain.
Avatar f tn Normally a combination of treatments is followed and if nothing proves effective then dermabrasion and laser therapy are useful. You can discuss these treatment options with your dermatologist. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps.
Avatar n tn My symptoms began as myalgias and fatigue and I was diagnosed as fibromyalgia and treated with antidepressants for years. I've always had sleep trouble and GI complaints, so I seemed to accept this diagnosis. Over the last 3 months, I began having generalized numbness and tingling with associated burning and hypersensitivity of my skin, a raw feeling in my mouth and painful teeth. My muscle aches and fatigue continue and seem to get worse with weather change and stress.
Avatar f tn I research fibromyalgia because I have it and I am a site leader on another site constantly. My husband has Crohn's disease along with other things that go with it but he is allergic to Remicade. I have never seen anywhere that Remicade was used for fibromyalgia or CFS/ME.
Avatar f tn I frequently communicate with people on these pathogen killing treatments and ALL of them report that they are getting better. Of course the herxing symptoms can be difficult at times, but people are seeing signs of progess along the way. These treatments can take years... and can increase your symptoms. But consider this.... this is because your body is killing the pathogens that are making you so ill. So we are having the same herxing symptoms that lyme patients go through.
Avatar n tn if the person also has fibromyalgia, I see no reason to believe that reducing symptoms relating to orthostatic intolerance (nausea, dizziness, weakness, vision changes, fatigue, tremulousness) is going to resolve the symptoms of fibromyalgia (stiffness and pain in at least 11 tender point sites).
Avatar f tn I am currently checking with MedHelp to find out if I can list several treatments on the health pages for both fibromyalgia and CFS. Some of these treatments inculde natural treatments... which I think the majority of us here with CFS know have been very beneficial with our symptoms. I'll let you know when I get a response from MedHelp. Thank you for your comments.. they are much appreciated !
Avatar n tn There are treatments and even possible cures out there (research protocols). Fatigue, dizziness and so many other symptoms are common in fibro patients and in fact, 29% of fibro patients have a positive ANA titer. I hope that you will consider joining us on MedHelp's fibro/CFS board. I'm the Community Leader there.
Avatar f tn There are many other treatments for both migraines and fibromyalgia. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia years ago. I was like a cripple trying to get dressed. Taking a small dose of Trazadone helped me some. Over the years, I kept increasing it which cured most of my symptoms. There is a new fibromyalgia med called Savella which I read praise after praise on another website. Also anti-depressants can serve as pain killers.
Avatar f tn t progressive or life-threatening. Treatments and self-care steps can improve fibromyalgia symptoms and your general health.
Monster This may help--from the web site UPTODATE "The content on the UpToDate website is not intended nor recommended as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your own physician or other qualified health care professional regarding any medical questions or conditions. The use of this website is governed by the UpToDate Terms of Use©2013 UpToDate, Inc.
Avatar n tn So there are a lot of theories out there, and a lot of treatments. Many are hokum, and many have no way to prove effectiveness, but what I can tell you is not that I saw anyone cured, but I did see people get stronger by altering their diets and lifestyles.
Avatar f tn I have fibromyalgia and am also pregnant now..has anyone been through this and have any advice for me? I cannot take this pain anymore and don't know what to do!!! The only meds they have given me is flexoril and it does nothing for me....HELP!
Avatar f tn I’ve worked out that if I eat sugar, cream, fats, alcohol and some medication I’m ill. It lasts up to 2 days each time and symptoms are not the usual hives, sickness or diarrhoea but a hangover/morning sickness, nausea, brain fog, poisoned feeling through my veins and my eyes go yellow. I’ve ruled out : fibromyalgia, bad gut health, menopause, mental health and anxiety as I’ve tried treatments for most but no luck.
Avatar f tn How many fibromyalgia suffers also have a thyroid disorder, gastroparesis, and also had h-pylori as a child?
Avatar f tn http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Fibromyalgia/Treatments-for-Fibromyalgia-/show/454?
2010625 tn?1329372056 Third, you can try transdermal magnesium chloride treatments-just search for this- and if you feel much better after 4 weeks of every other day treatments, that means that you're correcting a magnesium deficiency. Do a YouTube search for "Saliva test for Candida", a fungal infection with many unwanted symptoms,which if becomes a serious systemic infection, it can cause some pretty serious health consequences! This is just the beginning my dear.
Avatar m tn Hi, janie1951. I have had Fibromyalgia for 25 plus years, and each ache and pain and sleep problem was just chocked up to the Fibro. Recently I read an article about sleep apnea affecting women differently than men, just at the time my husband had his second sleep study done. When we saw the specialist after his test, I asked about my having a study done. I would suggest you do it right along with everything else.
Avatar f tn Highly recommended. I don't have autism, but I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and I'm realizing what these illnesses have in common. There are treatments for infections and the treatment I'm on is slowly, but surely restoring my health. Best, ~PlateletGal http://www.viddler.com/explore/tamiduncan/videos/15/ Also see, "Chronic bacterial and viral infections in Neurodegenerative and Neurobehavioral Diseases" (Dr. Garth Nicolson) http://www.immed.
Avatar f tn My sed rate is also high but RA and Lupus test came back negative. Doew this sound like arthritus or fibromyalgia? Any comments would be greatly appreciated This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/1231071'>fibromyalgia with inflamation</a>.
Avatar f tn I have read what fibro/CFS experts are saying on these conditions. There are some very promising treatments for fibromyalgia and CFS for that matter. I think we have a very positive board here and I think that most members will agree with my opinion. I hope that you will contribute a positive outlook and join us in our mission to share our personal experiences.
1075109 tn?1281835691 Better to ignore these labels and deal with whatever the real underlying problem is. Fibromyalgia is a collection of symptoms without a known cause, though there are a lot of theories, and I have mine, but it usually comes with emotional difficulty of one kind or another, usually anxiety and depression. If it's hard to treat, a hack psychiatrist will call it bipolar 2 when his treatments fail, as of course they very well might if the underlying cause is fibromyalgia.
Avatar f tn My previous readings were alot lower. My doctor says I have fibromyalgia and has given me Lyrica and Betaloc as my blood pressure is quite high. He hasnt changed my thyroxine dosage which is strange if the results are alot different than normal. I had hyperthyroidism but was given radioactive iodine which made me under active.