Posts from — August 2008

 Hi fibro-cfs friends,

Did you read the article regarding restless leg syndrome?
Doctors are trained to prescribe drugs for conditions. I
understand the administration of medication for restless
leg Syndrome with fibromyalgia can be very beneficial
along with our care tip for today.

Care Tip:  For restless leg syndrome with fibromyalgia
try chiropractic manipulations, nutritional supplements b-12, folic
acid and iron. Ask your doctor to test your iron and B-12 levels
prior to starting administration.  You don’t want to enter the realm
of over medicating, even with supplements. Supplements are
as potent as Rx drugs.  

If you are reading this post and have experience with the above or
another treatment for fibromyalgia restless leg  tell us about it in the
comments section. 

Your friend,

Cheryl

A 2007 study conducted by a group of rheumatologists from the American College of Rheumatology found that Fibromyalgia is not discreet, but a part of a large continuum of pain and other syndromes.  This illness causes tremendous pain over the entire body, which is not the result of inflammation or damage.  Interestingly, significant scientific evidence shows one huge spectrum of illness, which includes Fibromyalgia, as well as TMJ, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Restless Leg Syndrome, and others.  People with Fibromyalgia are not simply tender to touch, but in serious pain that also manifests in various ways, all of them negative. However, with a confirmed diagnosis and the right treatment, the symptoms can be controlled.

With this symptom of Fibromyalgia and Restless leg syndrome, patients experience an unpleasant and uncomfortable sensation,  something difficult to define.  The legs seem to move involuntarily and often, most often occurring during sleep. Interestingly, Restless Leg Syndrome is prevalent with this illness, along with leg cramping.  New studies show that this symptom and others seen in Fibromyalgia could be a spectrum of overlapping issues, specific to a common, biophysiological mechanism of neuroendocrine. In many cases, Clonazepam, Levodopa, or Carbamazepine are beneficial treatment options.
   

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Hi fibro-cfs friends,

How are you today/tonight?  Are you taking action to decrease the pain of fibromyalgia-cfs?  

In today’s world, people move about at supersonic speed. But for individuals living with fibromyalgia-cfs fast forward has been locked on hold and for a large number of sufferer’s in reverse!

Most fibro-cfs sufferer’s can relate completely to watching life on standby. I fully understand. The message my fibroebooks.com blog is passing on to you is we don’t have to allow fibromyalgia-cfs to take away our lives!  I’m not saying we (or someone you care about) can suddenly be well by taking a pill, exercising or replacing all sweets intake.  What I hope for you today is to just read the care tip and give it a try.

Care Tip: Do continue to drink water throughout your day. Do pace yourself while stretching or exercising so you don’t fall prey to flare-ups. Do pay closer attention to your body. Listen to it.

Do you feel more in charge of your future when you are more in charge of your life, even with small but noticeable improvement?   

You are!  Notice the tiny changes with corrective action.  We move forward with a little less fatigue, a little less constant pain, and a little less frustration.  A little larger smile!

Your friend,

Cheryl