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Liquid Chlorophyll
Posted by Micah (Seaside, Ca) on 09/14/2011
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I have found that if I take 1 tablespoon of liquid chlorophyll in my water 2 times a day that my inflammation decreases significantly. You can buy it online or at most whole food/organic markets.
I've missed a few days of my chlorophyll and consequently had 2 extremely painful nights of sleep. I've suspected for some time that artificial sweetners were poisonous as they made me extremely achy and lethargic, to the point where I could not safely drive my car. My sister has granulated carcinoma and it also become extremely painful when she eats or drinks anything with artificial sugars.
With FMS it's become apparent that the most important thing for me to feel healthy and pain free is really limit my sugar intake. Artificial or not. My daily servings of fruits is about all my body can handle.
L-Lysine
Posted by Bodulica (Barrie, Ontario) on 03/25/2021
General Feedback
Posted by Francisca (Zug, Switzerland) on 02/19/2012
I agree with Kelly. If the person advising a protocol, natural beauty product or whatever gives as much information as possible about what worked for them it stops us from coming back over and over again for details and it helps us as a starting point! I agree with Debbie that we are all different but following what says on the bottle of the supplements more often than not helps no one as the dosages are usually completely wrong! And often, if we are talking about own concotions we won't have any idea about what to do! Maybe I am also guilty of not being specific enough, I don't know but I will sure pay more attention to that! Things like how many times a day, with water or without, with the meals or without, how much of each ingredient, anything that might help other mimic whatever we did!
Magnesium, Malic Acid
Posted by Maggie (Virginia Beach) on 06/27/2013
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Magnesium is more easily absorbed topically. Try Epsom salt baths, they work wonders on my fibro :-)
D-Ribose, ACV and Baking Soda, Coocnut Oil, Supplements
Posted by Carly (Seattle, Wa Usa) on 05/29/2010
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Please do a web search on D-Ribose and Fibromyalgia if you have FMS.
I was dx with FMS over 20 years ago, and know what a beast it is.
I started taking D-Ribose about 2 months ago, and am totally sold on it. It is expensive, (MO) so I finally broke down and bought a big container in bulk from a web-site I found. It is the most economical way to go.
I take one teaspoon in water 3x a day. It is a natural sugar that somehow helps the mitochondria in your muscles to recover. Like I said, you need to do a web search and read about it yourself. I can't explain why it works scientifically. I just know it WORKS.
I also take: (for past 6 months or longer)
ACV (apple cider vinegar) 2tbsp with 1/2 tsp of baking soda every morning. It seems to give me energy on a daily basis. It also reduces heavy menstrual flow on the "bad days" - on these days I drink all throughout the day.
3tbsp Extra Virgin Coconut Oil per day.
(Start SLOW or you will have an upset stomach!)
This is the only oil I ingest - I also put it on my skin after a shower every morning. Buy the best you can afford, and it must be white - not gray colored. The white stuff is the good stuff!
Other things -
400mg Magnesium
2000iu Vitamin D3
2000mg Vitamin C
DIM (google that - good for estrogen metabolism!)
Progesta-care complete...Natural progesterone cream
I am a 49 year old woman with NO signs of menopause or peri-menopause. I am feeling pretty good, even with the FMS. Have not had a flare since I started the D-ribose.
Good luck to you if you have FMS - I know how horrible it is, and how much we all suffer - for the most part in silence due to most people not understanding.
FMS is one cr@ppy syndrome!
Carly
Vitamin D
Posted by Selena (Chula, Ga, Usa) on 02/16/2010
I read the information on your site about fibromyalgia and flouride poisoning but I didn't find any on the link between Vit. D deficiency and fibro. I just want to be sure that those suffering from this illness are aware of the belief that fibro. is considered by some to be an adult form of rickets. It manifests itself with signs of so many symptoms because if the body is deficient in Vit. D then it will become deficient in all of the minerals the body needs because without the vit. D in the colon minerals cannot be utilized and absorbed by the body. There is no substitute for the natural vit. D produced by the body by being exposed to natural sunlight....especially women are deficient because all of their makeup and body lotions block the UV rays of the sun. If you are suffering from fibromyalgia, please research the link between fibro. and vit. D deficiency.
Vitamin D
Posted by Bee (Anon, Usa) on 02/17/2010
I'd like to second that. Symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency are similar to those of fibromyalgia- which I feel is a diagnosis often given when doctors just don't know what else it is. My sister presented these symptoms and was tested and found to be extremely deficient in Vitamin D. She is still working on recovering, since I believe this was one problem among others- but is worth looking into for anyone suffering. Especially since Vitamin D deficiency is more common than previously thought.
Artificial Sweetener Link
Posted by Grateful (Thank You For Earth Clinic, Usa) on 06/17/2012
So sorry about your condition. Hope you find some healing relief soon! I know of one person that connected her fibro to low thyroid. Wishing you well!
Emu Oil, Cherries
Posted by Delphie (Perth, Western Australia) on 01/07/2010
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Emu Oil is wonderful for sore muscles especially rib pain that i get with Fibromyalgia. Eating Cherries is also excellent for pain in joints associated with this condition. They really do help a lot as its been trial and error.
Thanks,
Regards,
Delphie
Glutathione
Posted by Raphael (Gold Coast, Qld Australia) on 12/15/2009
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Hi all,
Here what I do to be detoxed at the most. I take daily the Glutathione capsules. I have a friend having Fibromyalgia and feels so good with it
Avoid Raw Fish
Posted by Janis (Boston) on 01/28/2015
Oregano essential oil 6-8 drops with a carrier oil such as almond or coconut is very effective against fibromyalgia, arthritis, bursitis. Also Tarmarind juice can purge fluoride or so I've read. Cilantro will effectively purge heavy metals. The Vietnamese have been using it for years to do so. They make a soup with cilantro. There are several recipes online. It will purge, lead, aluminum, mercury from the system, through urination. There were many studies on this. After consuming this soup, the subject would urinate large amounts of metals out of their systems. Cilantro, is a staple in our home for that reason alone.
Dhea
Posted by Rex (Engelwood, Fl) on 12/17/2016
What is high and what is low? I think the real answer to what is a high level of dhea may be a hidden. Just like the daily recommended value for magnesium which may be set super low considering some natural doctors are claiming 99.99% of us are all magnesium deficient. So maybe you should do your homework on what the natural world thinks regarding the mineral levels in your body and what the right amount of various minerals, vitamins, ect. is supposed to be. In the eyes of a natural approach friendly doctor rather than the enemy of our body, the Establishment.
Vitamin D
Posted by Bob (New Harmony, Ut Usa) on 09/20/2009
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My wife suffers Fibro and has found that mega doses of Vitamin D help her get sleep witch then lessens the pain and other fibro problems. I note when I get a sunburn I get sleepy for the next couple of days. Bob
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Wendyacox (Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) on 04/04/2010
In response to Carla from Seattle. You asked about D-Ribose, Carla. My 32 year old daughter has fibromyalgia and suffered all the awful debilitating symptoms....constant, extreme pain,bloating, IBS,insomnia, extreme fatigue, muscles which felt "bumpy" to the touch etc. I read of D-Ribose, bought from a web site in the USA, and she's never looked back. Takes the recommended dose of 500....is it mgs or gms?,1 scoop.....a day. A few months later I read a book called "The green solution".This is about spirulina. She came to taking about 6 tablets a day. This gave her more stamina and further decreased her pain levels.
She is not cured of fibromyalgia, can still get some very bad pain in her right neck and shoulder, especially in situations of stress, but the two supplements, plus magnesium, VitBcomplex, VitC, Apple Cider vinegar and honey and a strictly alkaline diet with very little meat, (only turkey or lamb and fish)and no wheat, enable her to live a full, busy life of quality.
I must add that she has chiropractic and remedial massage regularly and does certain stretches and exercises every day and walks about an hour at least 5 days a week.
I'm very proud of her persistance with all that she does. Many people know what they need to do to be healthy, but are not prepared to help themselves.
Good luck, Carla, from Wendy.
Fluoride Connection
Posted by Ellen (Denton, Tx) on 04/26/2011
For me, the issue is definitely not with fluoride. I have been detoxing fluoride for months and the only thing that has helped me is anti-viral therapy, which makes sense as my fibromyalgia developed after a bout of the swine flu.
Fibromyalgia is not a new disease. In fact Charles Darwin had fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. It was described as what Job had in the bible and there are ancient Greek /Roman accounts of fibromyalgia as well. It was only recently given its most modern name. It did not appear upon the advent of fluoride in municipal water supplies and antibiotics. For some, it could be the cause, but unfortunately there is no magic bullet cause and cure and we all have to figure out what works best for us and what our individual issues are. Mine were viral and metal toxicity issues as well as yeast.
Fluoride Connection
Posted by Ruralady (Illinois) on 05/24/2025 223 posts
I realize this post was done in 2008 and since then a lot of what is written has been proven wrong. We do know that fibromyalgia is autoimmune and you have to have the genetic defect for it. If it was caused by Fluoride, most people would have it here in America since our water has Fluoride added to it. We do know if not caused by trauma it's caused from a virus. There's also a lab test for it called the FM/a test. I doubt it's covered by ins which means this one test can cost probably over $500+. Most healthcare providers just do the "trigger point" test. We've come a long way since the 17yrs this has been posted. Many sufferers are turning onto tDCS and other therapies instead of Rx which has not only high costs but also many side effects. Nearly every person who has fibromyalgia has also tested positive for the Epstein Barr Virus. I continue to do E.A.T. with positive results.
Vitamin D
Posted by Gtcharlie (Los Angeles, Calif Usa) on 05/26/2010
May I suggest that you "cheat your body with a fake indoor light" by placing a desktop flourescent lamp next to your bed? Change the light bulb to an ultra-violet one, the ones being used to grow plants indoor. Or purchase a flourescent light bulb that is closest to sunlight or natural light. Leave it on for the whole night or after dark, do not wear any eye shade when going to sleep for your problems could be due to the reaction of your eyes to daylight, or lack of it.
Just a thought when I remembered we spend millions of dollars trying to develope a ball pen that can write in space while the Russians only use pencils!
Hope it will help! Regards!
Vitamin D
Posted by Connie (Slc, Ut) on 05/26/2010
Hello Debra,I hope this anectotal information is helpful for you. I have been taking cortisol for 5 years now for severe adrenal and pituitary insufficiency. The standard dosage for this condition should be 20mgs of cortisol daily in divided amounts. I have not been able to take less than 30mgs daily for 3yrs without severe symptoms. However; I have learned that most of these symptoms are the result of other causes as well as the side effects of the cortisol. Most people with this condition have a litany of imbalances, and blood tests, however limited, can reveal some of them. Electrolytes are usually a big issue. Usually, those with an insufficiency of an adrenal origin experience a low sodium/high potassium imbalance. People with an insufficient pituitary can experience a low sodium/low potassium imbalance. This is very generalized information. Chlorides and Co2 can also be abnormal or nearly such. Some of the symptoms you describe, Debra, could possibly be low potassium. I write this with great reserve because I only know so little of healing after a lifetime of research and experimentation. Low C02 can indicate low oxygen and low bicarbonates. Low chlorides can indicate low hydrochloric acid. In my own experience, low bicarbonates and low potassium have been the main sources of pain. Generally, cortisol supports the retention of sodium and the "wasting" of potassium. For my own case, I take potassium bicarbonate in larger amounts, and only occasionally take sodium bicarbonate,because the cortisol causes me to retain the sodium.(I also take potassium gluconate so as not to take too much bicarbonate.) As for the amounts you may need for now,Debra, Your instincts will be critical. Ted's recomendations are an excellent beginning, but you may need to adjust to your own condition and medication. Finally; I'm currently trying to approach the Origin of this condition and negotiate healing. It is hereditary, viral, microbial, etc., and I'm having great progress following numerous recomendations that you all suggest here at Earth Clinic. This is a very emotional Thank You to you all. Connie
Vitamin D
Posted by Connie (Slc, Ut) on 07/07/2010
Hi Debra, I hope that by describing my own efforts to mitigate my conditions, you may also find possibilities. Much of my pain and fatigue appears to be from the disemination of the herpes zoster virus(shingles) to my liver. I've been having consecutive outbreaks for three years straight. Much of the neuropathy has been in the liver area, radiating to the groin, kidney, and hip. There is at least one lesion(unbiopsied) on the liver at this time. I only suspect that these conditions are related because the outbreaks and the pain are simultaneous. I've been trying the remedies posted here on EC, and I'm having excellent results with the lysine 2000-4000mgs, sodium ascorbat e(2000-4000mgs, BHT(250mgs) combination daily. I had an outbreak today, but Its been nearly 2 mths. (outbreak free), and I had tried to stop the BHT and lower the lysine, sodium ascorbate. This protocol has greatly reduced my pain. I continue to take liver supporting herbs(dandelion and milk thistle). I am a supporter in full of treating the liver together with all conditions. Debra, when my symptoms are such that I have to increase the cortisol dosage;nausea, extreme weakness, headaches, and infections;it seems that those same symptoms are also that of liver dysfunction. I hope for you that finding the cause(s) of your own liver dysfunction and treating them may also bring you great relief. As for fatigue relief, I try numerous suggestions here again on EC. I have to be careful because some are overstimulating, causing anxiety, but I take smaller amounts of HP, iodine, and tyrosine for fatigue. For pain, fatigue, palpitations, neuropathy(also left hand and foot), shortness of breath, etc., I take potassium bicarbonate and potassium gluconate in divided doses, often 5000mgs daily at this time. I'm concerned about the causeneed for such a high dosage, but I have no negative side effects. I'm hopeful that in treating the liver and kidneys, that I may better balance this electolyte problem. Everyone is quite different in their needs. This is my best to you, Debra and all at EC, Connie
Dietary Changes
Posted by Ray (Calgary, Alberta) on 12/31/2012
It's always good to keep an open mind and "look elsewhere".... As long as you still look at Fluoride. Saying you know someone who lived to 90 and drank fluoride is not scientific. I know people who lived to 90 and smoked cigaretters all their lives. On that evidence would you care for a smoke? And my brother had one bad Ford and thinks "all" fords are rotten cars. That is not scientific.
One example proves nothing. Especially since we don't know why they might have overcome fluoride, resisted carcinogenic fumes or why a machine produced a lemon car. Statistically there will always be exceptions. But most people go with averages and general trends. Living by expecting you will always be one of the exceptions is a dangerous way to live.
Dark Chocolate
Posted by Meadowsweet (Halifax, England, Uk) on 07/15/2011
Dark chocolate is a good source of copper. Maybe you were short of copper?
Dark Chocolate
Posted by ironbutterfly (Israel) on 10/17/2025
Just wanted to make a comment on Dark Chocolate. Since the original 2008 post there were quite a few testings done on heavy metals in dark chocolate. I assume many know that by now. ConsumerLab, Consumer Reports, some private websites...etc. Generally, African sources of coffee beans contain less heavy metals than south american. Better to contact every brand. The more people ask, the better will be their source of beans.
General Feedback
Posted by Mister Sir (EUSSR) on 12/14/2022
Indeed, "muscular rheumatism" was recognized in the late nineteenth century, probably called muscle aches, fibromyalgia, or morning stiffness nowadays. They were thought to be related to gout and rheumatism of the joints, and, incidentally, also to skin diseases such as dandruff, pityriasis, psoriasis, eczema, and lichen (more info: Henry Granger Piffard).
In Phillips's Materia Medica: Inorganic Substances, it says on page 100 of the third edition (1904):
"In muscular rheumatism [the iodides] are useful, especially in those cases where the pains are made worse by warmth, as in bed at night."
→ Sounds like morning stiffness / fibromyalgia.
Ph Balancing
Posted by Joyce (Joelton, Tn) on 11/24/2007 489 posts
To Patti from Canton, Ohio (11/24/07) I don't know what T3 therapy is, but I would be taking L-lysine 2grams (2000mgms) 4 times a day for any virus, including EpsteinBarr.
Ph Balancing
Posted by Patti (Canton, Oh) on 11/25/2007
Joyce, thank you for your advice about L lysine. Compounded T3 therapy is used to treat hypothyroidism. T3 is the active form of thyroid hormone, it is converted from the inactive form T4. I have been ill for many years but I feel I am getting well very slowly. My advice to everyone is to eliminate as much of the halogen chemicals as you can from water, diet toothpaste and medications. Ph balancing has helped me tremendously. The most benefical exercise by far is just to walk and some mild stretching. whatever works for you. be diligent with your healing program and never give up.
Ph Balancing
Posted by Ted (Bangkok, Thailand) on 11/28/2007 391 posts
Patti: A malic acid, with some baking soda to reduce its acidity also helps the fibromyalgia in addition to the magnesium. However, the key issue of this condition I have found is the alkalinity as the most important factor.
Common remedies for antivirals I used is zinc acetate or zinc gluconate 50 mg, and sometimes the olive leaf extract. For antivirals to work best, the body must be alkalized first and no sugar as it would fuel the virus.
One extra tip from a fibromyalgia sufferer is 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda plus 3 drops of 3% H2O2 in one glass taken in the morning to help the energy level.
Borax
Posted by Thebatman (Houston, Texas.us) on 04/12/2011
for one borax removes flouride from your body the same flouride that make your immune system weak
Borax
Posted by Sidney (Northland, New Zealand) on 09/26/2018
Borax
Posted by Tinks (Christchurch, New Zealand) on 06/23/2012
I dont think fluoride is the sole contributor to fibromyalgia as the city I live in doesnt have fluoridated water and I have had fibro for years.Would be good if the cause was discovered though.
Borax
Posted by Joann (Mobile, Al) on 11/15/2015
Hi, I have fibro & rosacea. I have Pink Himalayan Sea Salt. Is that ok to use with the Borax?
Borax
Posted by Timh (Ky) on 11/17/2015 2041 posts
J: Use the Pink Himalayan Salt during cooking or over foods like usual, and use Borax therapeutically as suggested here on E.C.
General Feedback
Posted by Iris (Thorold, Canada) on 09/07/2007
FibroMyalgia - cause MYCOPLASMA: The Linking Pathogen in Neurosystemic Diseases Several strains of mycoplasma have been "engineered" to become more dangerous. They are now being blamed for AIDS, cancer, CFS, MS, CJD and other neurosystemic diseases.
Extracted from Nexus Magazine, Volume 8, Number 5 (August-September 2001) PO Box 30, Mapleton Qld 4560 Australia. [email protected] Telephone: +61 (0)7 5442 9280; Fax: +61 (0)7 5442 9381 From our web page at: www.nexusmagazine.com Researched by a Canadian and now being used in Gulf War Syndrome legal cases in the USA after government documentation "disappeared". Full references with the article.
ACV and Baking Soda
Posted by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 10/25/2014
Dear Lou,
I had to smile. I think it tastes just like beer, too! Now I have not had a beer in decades but that is what I think when I have it. My husband says it does NOT taste like beer. :)
However it it does not give me a headache. Sorry it gave one to you.
Mama to Many~
ACV and Baking Soda
Posted by Kennywally (Midwest) on 08/20/2015 46 posts
That headache could be a herxheimer reaction, give it a week or so. kw
Oil Pulling
Posted by Tara (Melbourne, Australia) on 07/28/2007
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I began oil pulling 7 months ago and I suffered with chronic fatigue for 14 years. It cleared up that issue within a matter of days. I was confined to bed rest and had limited mobility but the oil pulling dramatically shifted things for me so much so I am now more fit and active and don't need to rest. I had been livimg this way for years and oil pulling gave me my life back. It also cleared up a skin problem I had when nothing else seemed to work. Recently, I came down with fibromyalgia and my doctor would not be prepared to treat me as it is not a "recognised illness". I was in chronic pain and was suicidal. I could barely move my tongue inside my mouth and could not walk. I was so ill, I had never experienced anything like the severity of this before. I kept oil pulling and changes occured incrementally every day until after a couple of weeks my health was back to normal. Oil pulling has changed my life and I would recommend it to anyone. It is a POWERFUL remedy.
General Feedback
Posted by Robert (Manchester, NH USA) on 07/25/2007
I have found that Jacob Teitelbaum's clinic for Fibromyalgia to be helpful. They are thorough in blood work, found a mycoplasma I was taking a prescribed drug for to be rid of, and also have recommended D-ribose, a long chain polylsaccharide that seems to help with fatigue and energy levels.
Linseed Oil, Tyrosine, Echinacea
Posted by Anonymous (Australia)
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Linseed oil (refrigerated), Tyrosine and Echinacea cures wrinkles, arthritis, varicose vein pain, Parkinson's Disease, fibromyalgia. 5 tablespoons Linseed oil and 2 echinacea tablets 3 times a day. Don't take calcium, evening primrose and glucosamine if you have any of the above conditions. Just try to eat less meat and plenty of fruit and vegetables. Fresh vege juice is very good also try 1 clove of fresh garlic a day. Tyrosine stops the shakes of Parkinson's very quickly. You will feel so much better.
Linseed Oil, Tyrosine, Echinacea
Posted by Kristy (Lansing, Michigan) on 05/08/2008
My family used to see a physician's assictant rather than a 'regular' doctor. She was very much into herbs and vitamins, and would tell us how to make things like our own echinacea tincture. She also told us that if we took echinacea on a daily basis, it would stop working for us after awhile. She said ten days on, ten days off was a good way to go.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Sherrine (Valrico, Florida)
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I started taking two teaspoons of ACV three times a day only six days ago. I am taking it to ease the pain of fibromyalgia and my pain is getting less and less! I plan on continuing it but am having a hard time drinking it.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Jim (Madison, Wi) on 12/26/2009
To Sherrine in FL. I started drinking acv a year ago different ways and had a hard time with it but it was worth it to get rid of the inflamation in my low back. I suffer from spinal stenosis and scoliosis. The best way I have found to drink acv is to put about 1 or 2 ozs. in a glass of vegetable juice. It makes it easier to drink for me.
I am so very pleased to have been able to find this website. It has really helped me a great deal!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Triciarr (Tecumseh, Ontario) on 01/07/2010
I love this site too! I just found it. I was diagnosed with MS, chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia two summers ago. Yikes! I am treating my body with an all-natural approach. As I am sitting here, I am drinking my nightly apple cider vinegar tea (yeah, I know yummy eh). I will post all that I am doing one day but I just wanted to agree with the above-poster that this site is great! I can't wait to find out more good natural things to help myself.
Avoid Benadryl
Posted by Ruralady (Illinois) on 05/28/2025 223 posts
Once again, thank you for this but I'm going to try tDCS for sleep to see if it works. I use it for my fibromyalgia and it's taken away the pain and brain fog so maybe this will work too. Again, thanks!
Epipharyngeal Abrasive Therapy
Posted by Ruralady (Illinois) on 12/31/2025 223 posts
It's up to you but I followed their protocol. I should have kept up that treatment b/c I've seem to have gotten the flu going around and it's been nothing more than pure hell0! It seemed once I started feeling back to my old self, I quit doing it but now I'm going back to every other day. I still do tDCS and that makes all the difference....it takes away the pain. I've gone back to alkaline water 9.5+ too, much better. This year I'm going to be doing yoga, acupressure, and ear seeding to settle down the food sensitivities. I got the idea from Alpha Gal Syndrome treatment. They won't do the ear acupuncture for food sensitivities on fibro patients b/c ours is chronic, not acute like theirs. So ear seeding caught my eye and I'll be starting that soon. Good luck to you! The EAT treatment worked great but the tDCS worked like a charm.
Whey Protein
Posted by Ruralady (Illinois) on 07/03/2026 223 posts
What kind of Whey Protein? I realize that this is an old post but I was wondering if anyone else had tried this treatment and how it worked. I know many Whey Proteins are made of dairy and that's usually a big no-no with fibro.
Get Tested for H. Pylori
Posted by Teresa (Camden, South Carolina) on 07/22/2016
Does this help with the pain? And how do I get it?
Get Tested for H. Pylori
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 07/22/2016
Teresa, just hike up your bed at the headboard side, a couple of inches.
Get Tested for H. Pylori
Posted by Debra (Sydney, Australia) on 08/06/2016 64 posts
Teresa do you mean the Thunder God Vine? I got mine from an Ebay provider and bought the powder but I have to measure it daily so the capsules may be more convenient.
As for the Inclined Bed Therapy, I used 2 bricks under each leg at the top end of the bed.
Yes, reducing inflammation has really helped the pain subside significantly.
Get Tested for H. Pylori
Posted by Rucas (Sydney) on 01/07/2017
Hi Debra,
Read your post, I'm also in Sydney and would like to know where you purchased the thunder god vine, can't seem to find it anywhere in Sydney. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Infrared Sauna
Posted by 27julieh (Oc, California) on 10/01/2013
I am wondering about the benefits or dangers of Far Infrared Saunas, especially pertaining to fibromyalgia. Does it help muscle pain?
Infrared Sauna
Posted by Mike (Denver, Colorado) on 10/01/2013
Julieh: Please, I beg of you, do not spend your money on man made gizmos, gadgets, and thingamajigs. Trust in God's Goodies. Far infrared cures everybody of everything. Water from volcanoes and mountain springs emit far. Raw organic produce emits far. Ferments emit the most far. Cooked conventionally grown food does not emit far. This is why everybody is sick and suffering. Far infrared machines do not cure anybody of anything because they do not have any nutrients. Raw organic produce and ferments have both nutrients and emit far.
Infrared Sauna
Posted by Goldencat (Akron,oh) on 10/02/2013
Not dangerous unless you are very heat sensitive. It is a dry sauna. You must drink a lot of water before, during, after.
It's well thought of as a detox method. However, expensive to do at a doctor's office! ($70/session) If your holistic dr or naturopath is supervising, you're safe enough.
Do you know the causes behind the fibro? Did it start from a certain incident, creep up slowly, manifest after major family troubles?
Maybe other detox methods would be cheaper? Epsom and dead sea salt soaks... Skin brushing... See how you react to these, before something more dramatic. Do you know how your body reacts to a detox session - sick after it, or energized?
My dr suggested this as alternative to colonics, given my own issues.
Infrared Sauna
Posted by Lloyd (Charlotte, Nc) on 10/04/2013
To Prioris ...
About that Fibromyalgia and microbe connection; I have read the same thing a couple of times. Maybe a specialty virus like polio or ALS? Or is the mirobe a geeneral system wide infection that weakens the immune system either overloading antibodies or reducing their effectiveness? Would love to have more info on that Fibro-Microbe connect if you find anything.
Minocin, Bromelain
Posted by Prioris (Fl, US) on 08/21/2014
I need to add additional information to this post. Most generic minocycline won't work. Only a few generics work since they are made similar to original minocin. All minocyclines are not made with the same quality. Most are crap.
I would not initially use bromelain when using normal minocin dose since it may increase blood levels 5 or 6 times. It is just something to experiment with especially with crappy minocycline brands. Some people experience herx so could be too much for them.
Minocin, Bromelain
Posted by Mary (Yutan, Ne) on 12/21/2014
Can you please tell me how I can get minocin & bromelian
Minocin, Bromelain
Posted by Terri (Texas/usa) on 01/05/2015
How will I know to try Minocin if the pet store brand made your symptoms worse? What made you think to try the prescription route (other than mere desperation - I'm there myself)? Seems like I'd be afraid to try same med (generic or name brand) if it made my situation decline. Just a nervous question from someone thats had FMS for 28 years.
Minocin, Bromelain
Posted by Prioris (Fl, UA) on 01/05/2015
I can't find any pet brands so one needs to go to other sources. Just because one generic minocycline brand didn't work, doesn't mean another won't. One needs to experiment with different brands.
The biggest problem with getting the original minocin is cost. It cost a fortune. I think it is currently made by Valiant pharmaceutical. It could cost over $800 for just 60 tablets. If money is no object, I would get it. For most people it is too expensive..
There have been many positive reports on the ranbaxy and Teva monocycline.
Even though ranbaxy is a company from India, their US brand is manufactured in the US. It can be bought from walmart at low cost. With low cost medicare plan, I got a ranbaxy 60 100mg capsules prescription filled for $20. Whenever you fill a prescription from anyone, I would make sure they tell you who the manufacturer is because sometimes they will change suppliers.
You can get enteric bromelain from supplement place online. You need to get a prescription somehow; ask a local doctor. ask roadback.org website to see if doctors in your state or area.
for anyone with chronic disease, they need to look into minocin and the success it has had with many chronic diseases.
General Feedback
Posted by Asolara (Sarasota, Fl) on 01/30/2013
After reading through all these posts and hearing about the increase of FMS [Fibromyalgia Syndrome] in women and flouride being in many meds, I'm wondering if more women are suffering from FMS because they take/took birth control for many years. I took it for about 15 years. I thought I'd just throw that out there.
My massage therapist suggested I drink alkaline water so what I've read here seems to jive with that and now it all makes more sense. I'm concerned about trying the ACV because I have barrett's esophagus and am supposed to avoid acids... Then I read to add baking soda to change it from an acid to a salt... you all should be chemists.
This site is very interesting. I'm glad I ran across it while doing research for my stepmom who was just diagnosed with lung cancer.
Thanks for all the great info!
Mind Body Medicine
Posted by Bess (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) on 01/17/2013
Hi Anng from Hurst - Thanks for letting us know about the Sarno book and how much it's helping your mother. I have reserved one of his books at the library (The Divided Mind: The Epidemic of Mind-Body Disorders). You showed great insight in putting the pieces of the puzzle together for your parents. The best of health to you and yours! Bess
Mind Body Medicine
Posted by Mary (Buenos Aires) on 09/05/2013
Hi Anng, Have you looked into Niacin B3? I wish you the best with your parents. You are a wonderful daughter.
Colloidal Silver, L-Lysine
Posted by Chadi10 (UAE) on 09/12/2013
Can I just buy colloidal silver intead of making my own? What is a good brand?
General Feedback
Posted by Mr. Ree (Somewhere, USA) on 10/07/2012
Go to www.watercure2.org
It will cure you... AND it's for free.
General Feedback
Posted by Ed2010 (Oakville, Canada) on 10/07/2012
Hi Mary Margaret, sorry about your condition. Have you ever tried Tamarind Juice and Wheat Grass Juice. Tamarind Juice will remove the flouride poison and wheat grass juice will produce pure blood and this pure blood will rejuvenate the tissues and organs. replenish your bones. You have nothing to loose, just a simple Tamarind Juice at least to remove the poison.
Wheat grass juice is tough to make as we are heading to winter. But you can buy from dynamic greens, their quality is good. I used their wheat grass juice and it is nice.
Here are the foods and conditions to avoid strictly.
- No Flouridated Toothpaste
- No Flouridated Bottled Water
- No Microwave Cooking
- If possible you can change your place for 1 month where toxicated surroundings are less.
Here is my tamarind juice recipe link: https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/fluoride2.html#TAMARIND
You can continuously take it for 4 weeks daily then give a gap of 1 week and again continue for 2 weeks or So. There after weekly 3 times. Be informed, don't take more than 2 glass tamarind juice daily and don't take continuously for 2 months. I take Once in a week, to remove flouride poison as my city water is flouridated.
Try it, this may do wonders. Who knows sometimes a lifelond Chronic Disease can be cure by a Dollar value of food. Nature has its invincible power.
Good Luck
Juicing
Posted by Blanc (Bellevue, Wa, USA) on 08/17/2012
Just saw this interview of two people who run a health center. The lady said she used to suffer from IBS and fibromyalgia: http://renegadehealth.com/blog/healing-stories-from-hallelujah-acres
They run a website which offers free programs and support for a juicing diet. Some of you might be able to help yourself by following it: http://www.juiceupyourlife.com/support
Borax
Posted by Magdaleen (Secunda, South Africa) on 07/17/2012 4 posts
Can somebody please assist me, I have started using the borax 1/8 on a liter water per day, my body is aching more and I feel feverish, I suffer with fibromyalgia and neck and back problerms. Is this a die off symptom or do I have to worry about it. I only used it for 2 days now. Regards
