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Success with supplements/alternative treatments?


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06/28/2008 09:28
LuvMyCat
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 I wanted to ask y'all about your success/failure with non-prescription treatments for fibro. I've sent PMs to a couple of you, but I would really value hearing the experiences of anyone who is willing to share. I am someone who is VERY medication sensitive; I have a 2-page list of prescriptions I can't tolerate. I am currently working with a combination of a homeopathic chiropractor, neuro, PCP, and therapist. The supplements I use, I've had to research and locate on my own. If you have something that works (or that really doesn't), I would love to hear about it so I could add it to the ongoing discussion with my medical "team" (I make sure they approve of all the supplements I add in to my treatment). So, here's what I'm working with:

Prescriptions:

Pediatric doses of Keppra

Fioricet

Frova

Supplements and alternates:

Laser accupuncture (seems to be moderatly beneficial)

5-HTP (used as a natural anti-depressant)

Valerian (anti-anxiety and sleep aid)

Melatonin (sleep aid)

Digestive enzymes (necessary to keep the Keppra from destroying my stomach)

Thank you in advance for your thoughts and commentary
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06/28/2008 09:34
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 I am also sensitive to medication so I have tried everything and now have medication that doesn't get rid of the pain but makes it tolerable. I tried the 5-HTP after hearing about it on this website. Quess what? My body couldn't and my family couldn't deal with the side effects from this. So I am not taking that.

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06/28/2008 20:47
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 I do take the mealtonin and 5-HTP and I sleep a lot better at night. I was given a RX sleep aid and it didn't help me at all.

I tried valerian a long time ago. I belched it so bad I gave up on it.

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06/29/2008 09:58
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 Hi there,

If you go to my profile (Puddles) and you scroll down to my discussion of June 13th, you will see that I posted ALL of the supplements that I am taking! What a difference it has made in my life. I am actually getting my life back!! For me, supplements are the ONLY way to go and the only thing that has worked. I can get thru my day practly PAIN FREE...and NO fibro fog anymore!!

I haven't been able to work for 18 months and starting tomorrow, I have taken on a part-time job!!! Only 15 hours a week, but it is a great start!!

I wish you well with the supplements and if you ever want to PM me, please feel free anytime!!

Gentle hugs always,

Puddles
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06/29/2008 11:31
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 I was wondering...how much more of the Vit. D and Magnesium are you adding? My multi - vitamin... has the vitamin D (I take 3 x a day) at 400 IU and the magnesium at 125 mg.
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06/29/2008 11:49
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 I now take 5 tablets of Vitamin D throughout the day.

4 magnesium (250 mg) a day as well.

Puddles
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06/29/2008 12:25
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 wow...really? How many iu of vit. D? Is that the 400 iu? I always hear that we are all very deficient in Vit. D. Especially, where I live...Western WA.

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06/29/2008 12:44
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 Yes, it is 400 iu. I also go to a tanning salon 2 to 3 times a week. It is very relaxing on my muscles and i get the benefit of a great tan too!! We get a lot of sun here in Alberta, Canada during the summer, but sometimes it is just way too hot to be outside. A little bit of real sun always makes me feel better. i also use our hot tub every night before bed and that really helps with the muscles and joints!! Hope this helps you out like it did me!!

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06/29/2008 18:05
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 Puddles is each magnesium tablet 250 mg. I take 2 Slo-Mags in the morning, but they are only 128 mg of 4 magnesium plus they have calcium. When do you take them? Thanks for the info.
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06/29/2008 18:14
puddles
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 Yes they are and I spread all my supplements between breakfast, lunch, supper and bedtime. I take the whey protien drink with breakfast. Lots of supplements thru the day, but they are TOTALLY worth it!!

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