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10/06/2007 06:04
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I have been diagnosed with FM for 8 yrs. I found an MD about 3 yrs. ago who is very well versed in FM, CFS, RSD treatment. I take Ibuprofen 800mg 3x/day, norflex 100mg 2/day also klonopin 2mg/ up to 4x/day, and Wellbutrin. I have recently started on the Marshall Protocol. Very involved, but is basically an intercellular over conversion of Vit D. You can access it on the web. Just type in Marshall Protocol. Seems to be helping some. I also have accupuncture and electrical stim. I try to have it at least every month, seems to last about 3 wks. But it is expensive, even when partially reimbursed by private insurance.

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10/06/2007 09:54
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I take ibuprofin and Robaxin. I have a hard time with narcotics. My system doesn't handle it well and mentally I don't handle them well. I was able to get on the web and order a tens unit without a prescription and I have an ultrasound machine my doctor here in Mexico helped me get. Ironically those things are not readily available in Mexico so my doctor was more than happy to help me. It sure has saved me the extra expense of traveling back to the US for treatments and on the cost of the treatments themselves. Talk to your doctor about getting your own e-stem. I know they are available on the web at extremely reasonable prices. Almost all suppliers require a doctor's prescription. It could help stretch the time between appointments and give you relief!
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10/06/2007 10:21
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Hi! I wanted to welcome both of you to our site. Things are quiet on the weekends around here. More people are usually on this site in the evenings. You'll meet many nice and knowledgeable people. Glad to have you!!!! WELCOME!

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10/06/2007 10:30
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thanks

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10/06/2007 10:31
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