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When I take my pain meds I have a hard time relaxing until they kick in. While I know cold makes somethings about FM worse, this one helps for a shorts time.
I used to drink large slushies, but there is so much sugar in them and ice cream that the sugar and cold counteracted eachother. Recently I have found Italian Ice again...lol. I didn't think they still made it, but they do. Anyway, I get the push-up Italian Ice pops, and if eaten at a slow pace, it generally subsides the pain until the meds kick in. I get a case of 24 at BJ's and they are fat free, cholesterol free, and dairy free...
Thats what I ahve to share for now... Hope it helps someone.
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"Living Without Pain". Very very interesting and helpful. I'm working on his recommendations currently.View Thread
I'm surprised that no one suggested a hot bath for relieving the cold!! I nearly LIVE in the bathtub. Can't sleep? Hot bath. Pain too much to handle? Hot bath. Cold to the core? Hot bath. I may end up looking like a prune, but at least I get some relief!!
Hope this helps!!View Thread
I just made a big purchase and got the Deluxe version of the Tempurpedic Cal King size bed. I was going to get the most expensive one, but this one had the best support for my fibro points of pain.
It took one week to break in, and now I have to tell you my pain has subsided in a lot of areas, and I am certain it will continue to improve. I also bought the side and back pillow with the indent, which is hard, but it's great if you sleep on your side or back...from Tempurpedic.
I would recommend anyone buying a mattress topper to go with the firm one, for sure! It is more affordable and will provide you with the support you need. It might take a couple weeks to break in, but it's less expensive than the Tempurpedic.
I am 45 and have neck damage, have had knee surgery, and have major nerve damage issues and constant pain from the fibro, so this was worth relieving a good portion of pain and finally getting some sleep. I wake up without my feet literally killing me when I walk on them now! It was previously excruciating, and now it is nominal.View Thread
This came from a book on Fibromyalgia.
They are: tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, all peppers.
Good luck if you try this.View Thread
Enjoy !
http://naturesoundsfor.me/View Thread
QUESTION: My Dr. wants to put me on Metanx cause of my tiredness and numbness etc, has anyone taken this if so how did it work for you and does it really help and what was your side affects on it. They say it's a natural pill ?
Thanks everyone have a great night. To all the new people on here welcome.View Thread
I am having success with a Bestform nursing bra, cheap and from Walmart. The back stays down and the band in front rides up off my ribs. My friend just recommended a Coobie bra, which I just ordered from Amazon. It has great reviews, but we'll see. Take care everybody.View Thread
You can check out the studies on Naltrexone for Fibromyalgia at Stanford University Medical Center. There have been studies done all over the world with this drug and it has been very successful, as with me.
Beware geting reimbursement through your insurance company; they are not familiar with procedures for reimbursement for compounded prescriptions. I am in the process of that battle now, but the medication only runs about $30/ month. That may be a small price to pay for the relief!View Thread
I've had all of those, sometimes all on the same day. On those days my journal is a lifesaver (in more ways than one!). I have a special journal that I call my "Dumping Ground" where I put all my dark, ugly, raging, fearful, miserable, self-pitying thoughts. I write everything I am holding in until I feel lighter, and then I close the book and walk away. This practice helps me to better manage my flares because I'm not holding everything in. It has also kept me from unfairly dumping on people.
I keep my journal in a safe place---the stuff I dump isn't meant for anyone to see. It is a way of keeping me sane when I feel like I am losing it. It gets the junk out of me so there's room for peace to come in. Hope this helps!
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