What are some natural ways to cure my symptoms: Headaches, Back/neck pain, low e!


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What are some natural ways to cure my symptoms: Headaches, Back/neck pain, low energy, weakness, aches, etc...

I stretch, walk, and eat right. I have 2 little ones under 2 so I'm always on the move... the back pain is very severe at times, always at least a dull ache. I have headaches almost daily. I have a hard time falling asleep and a hard time waking up. I've been to a million doctors, a million drugs, MRIs and Xrays... I used to smoke, but quit. I don't drink. I'm sick of doctors writing me prescriptions for muscle relaxers. It isn't fixing anything or making me feel better, it just knocks me out. Any suggestions? Thanks!!!!

Additional Details

3 months ago
I've also had lots of blood work done... I'm not anemic... No tests or screenings have shown anything "wrong" with me. The only thing I've been diagnosed with is depression. I am on an anti-depressant.

3 months ago
Oh, and besides tylenol or advil or whatever.... I have lodine and naproxen that I take. It doesn't cut it.


Answers:

Dear Bellaj, I am so sorry to hear about your problems but to be honest, it seems you are suffering from Fibromyalgia. Please try and refrain from drugs, as they only make it worse. I started out with mild pain meds and now am on the strongest pain meds there are (opiates,etc. don't even cut it with me no longer); however, I have been diagnosed with a severe case of Fibromyalgia and MS, so it might just be a tad different from what you are experiencing.
As someone has already suggested, you might want to consult a chiropractor. Getting adjusted may help aleviate your chronic back pain and HA. And yes, you must absolutely take some "mommy time". If you have family, ask them for help. Oh, and good job on quitting the smokes. Unfortunately, I smoked very little before and now have started to smoke daily. Very bad! Don't fall back on that. It only makes it worse, I know! Have you tried light exercise? That was a dumb question, I know. You have two little ones and must be up on your feet all the time. But I am talking about other forms of exercise, like floor exercises, where coupled with breathing exercise, you might be able to tackle some of the back/neck and HA pain. The worst thing you can do is to just "pop a pill" and hope it'll take care of it. It won't, it'll only make you want more and more. Your body will, unfortunately, become immune to them, thus you'll fall into a hellish cycle. Try and see a good Neurologist. A family physician, though you may trust him, isn't specialized in your type of symptoms. At night, after the little ones are down, try to take a nice relaxing warm bath with herbal additives. Chamomille and lavender come to mind. Top it off with a "sleepy time tea" that you want to drink as hot as possible in little sips. If I can be of further help, please don't hesitate to contact me. I am disabled due to the severity of Fibromyalgia and available most times. I made it my mission to try and help others as there isn't much more that can be done for me. I am the mother of a wonderful teenage son, whom is my reason for living. Children are a true gift from God, even if they are stressful. Hoping that I was able to help some, I remain with kindest regards, MsB.




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