Fibromyalgia & acupuncture?!
Question: I have fibromyalgia, am female, 58 and a teacher. I take Cymbalta & Celebrex plus Tylenol and I can function enough to work full time. I normally eat a varied and healthy diet (I almost never eat processed foods - I cook with organic chicken and vegetables - things like that. I would very much like to feel better than just functional. Does anyone know if acupuncture would help?
Answers: I have fibromyalgia, am female, 58 and a teacher. I take Cymbalta & Celebrex plus Tylenol and I can function enough to work full time. I normally eat a varied and healthy diet (I almost never eat processed foods - I cook with organic chicken and vegetables - things like that. I would very much like to feel better than just functional. Does anyone know if acupuncture would help?
there are several reasons that fibromyalgia flares up. The worst is stress, and acupuncture actually forces the body to relax which helps.
the other is chemical abnormalities within the body. Your body is probably not taking in the vitamin B12. You may have to get B12 shots to correct this. There are also amino acids that work with B12 that your body has not been manufacturing. It all stems down to the intestinal track not having the receptor for the uptake of B12 or your diet having an imbalance of B6 to off set the B12 intake.
So see about B12 shots.
Buy a book on reflexology for the whole body not just hands and feet.
Maybe see an acupuncturist if you wish so.
Last see a nutrionalist to maybe set up a meal plan just for you.
I have seen acupuncture work quite well for many causes of chronic pain. The only drawback is that it is not covered by insurance and must be continued indefinitely. I have seen people that had their pain diminished or gone completely!! GL
Fibromyalgia is a condition no one knows enough about to treat. and drugs do nothing to cure the problem.
A friend of mine has had incredible relief from a product called AgelessXtra and Regenicare. both are cell renewal formulas with a natural anti-inflammatory. go to www.univeralifesciences.com
Basically high antioxidents and an incredibly healthy diet rich in good quality fruits, berries and dark green vegetables. I can hook you up with her if you are interested.
It works for some people, I didn't have much luck with it. Massage usually helps me, but not deep tissue, make sure the massage therapist knows you have fibro. Also I have had some luck lately with a supplement called d-ribose (corvalen is the brand name I use) it has helped with fatigue and pain.