Fibromyalgia
fibromyalgia
I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia about 20 years ago and its no fun. One of the frustrating things about it is just how hard it is to explain what you are going through to someone not familiar with the condition.
IF anyone would like to revive tis topic, I'll be happy to share.
Diana
IF anyone would like to revive tis topic, I'll be happy to share.
Diana
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From the women I know with this I get the feeling someone diagnosed with fm lives a lonely life of feeling like no one believes them.
Is that right Sapphire?
Basically, it is not commonly heard of and the symptoms can be so broad that the un-enlightened may think the sufferer is just over-reacting or making things up.
Like I said, that's what I get from my conversations with folks.
One lady I know is a third grade teacher.
She's a wonderful woman in her 40's, three daughters and a supportive husband.
I know somedays she just has to lie down and deal with it as best she can.
Is that right Sapphire?
Basically, it is not commonly heard of and the symptoms can be so broad that the un-enlightened may think the sufferer is just over-reacting or making things up.
Like I said, that's what I get from my conversations with folks.
One lady I know is a third grade teacher.
She's a wonderful woman in her 40's, three daughters and a supportive husband.
I know somedays she just has to lie down and deal with it as best she can.
WSmac
Hi, I don't know anything about the condition, but I notice some doctors say it might have something to do with brain activity.
I found fish oil to be a major boost to the brain: it contains long chain molecules which the brain needs, and seems to give a lot of resilience to the brain. I'm not sure if it would apply, but you can get this stuff easily and might be worth a try?
I found fish oil to be a major boost to the brain: it contains long chain molecules which the brain needs, and seems to give a lot of resilience to the brain. I'm not sure if it would apply, but you can get this stuff easily and might be worth a try?
The only thing man cannot endure is meaninglessness.
One thing I forgot to say about the fish oil is that it takes 30 days for the body to build up the stores it needs. So it is about a 30 day kick-off period in which nothing much will feel different.
I've been taking 5ml a day for about 3 years now and if I stop, I notice a big difference, in irritability and low mood.
I've been taking 5ml a day for about 3 years now and if I stop, I notice a big difference, in irritability and low mood.
The only thing man cannot endure is meaninglessness.