Can anything be done for my fibromyalgia?!

Can anything be done for my fibromyalgia?

I have been diagnosed with fibro for almost 3 years, but I have suffered my whole life. I remember that I hurt when I was 4 yrs. old. My symptoms worsened while pregnant and my daughter is almost 3. I have gone to chiropractors and massage therapists. My rheumatologist and pain dr. gave me klonopin, ultram, ultracet, hydrocodone 10/325, soma, effexor, paxil, zoloft, cymbalta, elavil, flexeril, zanax, oxycodone, etc... at different times. Some I had to use together. I had to quit my job and now hurt 24/7. I sleep all the time and cannot to anything on my own. I also try to do pilates every other day. I can't carry my daughter or take her shopping. I can't hug my husband. I snap and yell at everyone. I have been told to stop smoking. I quit, and the condition worsened for at least 6 months. I currently smoke again to try to get my mind off the pain. I've read book after book and tried everything in my power. I feel like I'm dying. If I can't get help I don't know what else I can do. HELP

I have had Fibromyalgia for over 35 years, so I know what you are going through. I've tried all of the treatments and medications that you have. I do find massage therapy gives me great relief. Perhaps you should try a different therapist. It may make a difference.

There is a new medical treatment that is being used for Fibromyalgia, Lyrica, many people are getting very good results with this medication. Talk to your doctor about taking this.

I strongly recommend you take a Multi vitamin twice daily. Believe me this will help your body with the nourishment it needs. Smoking destroys all of the B vitamins in your body. So it's important to replenish daily. For energy I really find Co Q 10 in soft gel form to be the best. Take 100mg three times daily. You should see a difference within two weeks. Also a powdered mixture of green supplements will give you enormous energy. You can find these at any health food store.

Nutrition is very important with this condition as with any serious physical condition. Avoid caffeine products, sugar, processed foods and fried foods. Low blood sugar (Hypoglycemia) is often a factor in causing the person with Fibromyalgia to feel fatigued. That is why a good nutrition program is very important, eating frequent small meals with some protein is very important in keeping the blood levels even. The object of this is to prevent blood sugar starvation by keeping a certain amount of usable sugars constantly going into the bloodstream. Only the proteins needed by the body at the time of digestion are utilized as proteins-the rest are changed into sugar and burned as energy food, increasing blood sugar level.

Whole grains, seeds, nuts, yogurt, chicken, Turkey, organic beef, eggs, natural cheese and cottage cheese should form the base of your diet. Accompanied by Appropriate vegetables and a minimum amount of fruit.

if you have any further questions please let me know.

best wishes,
Billie77