September 13, 2006
Fibro Myalgia Advice
I just wanted to take a moment and respond to some of the news that has been so prevelant lately about how this medicine or that medicine is going to help relieve fibromyalgia. Personally, I am getting a little tired of it. Before long, the doctors are going to want us to be on 12 different medications, pumping out hundreds of dollars each month for the pharmacy, and then we'll start to have so many different side effects from the different medications that the discomfort of fibro will become such a small thing.
Personally, about 3-4 months ago I made a change. I read a book from a friend called The Slight Edge. Basically it says that making small changes, compounded over time, will have a dramatic effect. Here are a few of the changes I've been making, and they're helping.
- Walking 20 minutes a day
- Eating much better (low glycemic) and losing weight
- Taking good vitamins and supplements (I go to the Vitamin Shoppe or Whole Foods)
It may not seem like much, but over the course of weeks, and now months, it is helping. By continuing to do this, by Christmas, by next summer, I know that I will be doing much better than I am now.
My whole decision here is that these doctors want to "fix it now" or "fix it quick." And sure, I would like to be over the pain now, but there is a price to pay for the quick fix and I'm not wiling to take all those medications.
So, I'll keep doing what I'm doing and wrap a hot dog around my neck (see one of the previous posts for the story on the dog :-) )
4 Comments on Fibro Myalgia Advice »
September 13, 2006
Linda @ 4:01 pm:
Hi! I came across your blog and loved it!! Keep up the great posts!!! Have a great day ( from a fellow sufferer)
September 25, 2006
Sarah @ 12:45 pm:
just being told that i have fibromyalgia was a relief. but yes the meds are too much money! along with my physc meds, i am going broke. i will try what u say to do. but u know, i am happy with this diagnoses. i am not walking around anymore going,"i dont know whats wrong. i dont feel "right". my back hurts. my stomache hurts. my feet hurt. i know the x-rays and blood work is ok, but somthing is wrong. no i am not med seeking, i am in pain!" i once had a doctor call me "white trash medicade junkie". needless to say he, along with the board of directors at the hospital he works at are getting a very long, strongly worded letter. thanks for the advise. i will now check your blog often-sarah
October 2, 2006
marcie @ 12:53 pm:
i have ungone many tesy recently and nothing is ever found but I know I hurt every where. I wake up with aches and go to bed with them. its so uncomfortable. what medicine can I take? how can they diagnos FM
March 10, 2007
connie asimakopoulos ( australia) @ 3:13 pm:
Hi Sarah, yes i have been diagnosed with FM as well last year in fact although i think i have had it building up for years. I have been on sick leave for 7 months now and am going to retire early i am 57 this month, so i can concentrate on my health. I agree there are too many things out there too much info that costs money of which we all have too little of……..I have spend heaps on supplements, books and advice all to no avail in in the end……Can you or someone tell me what can you do for the debilatating fatigue that goes along with FM, this is the main problem for me, no sleep no energy I guess, by the way I have been taking Lyrica which in Australia is not on the free list and costs me $80 a month but has been well worth it in controlling the pain, I also take normal stron pain pills whenver I need.
best wishes to you and looking forward to your comments
Connie