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Fibromyalgia pain: Let's connect
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Hi, everyone. This is @mamacitalucita. I do have Fibromyalgia, diagnosed since 1990. I have had severe flares for several years in a row, now. Where I live the doctors are extremely cautious of prescribing too much or the wrong kind of medicine. Extreme, chronic pain can frequently lead to depression. Until this past year I spent most of my days hugging the sofa. My life was on hold, as I put on a mask for my family. The stress of concealing the depth of my pain took its' toll. I tried to get appropriate medication from my specialist. I honestly think he believed I was exaggerating. I went to work, took care of my family, but I was hardly living. I worked because I had no choice. After I retired, it became clear to me that my doctor was giving me the very least amount of medication he could. So I started bringing a notebook with me to my appointments. I let him know exactly what Fibromyalgia was doing to my life. The activities of daily living, the responsibilities at work, the relationships of family and friends. My pain was damaging my life. Fortunately he finally comprehended my need for a change. Lyrica changed my life. I also supplement with Magnesium and Flaxseed oil capsules. I eat a very low carb diet, with an emphasis on lots of vegetables and protein. A few nuts and seeds, some strawberries and blueberries. Lots of filtered water, prayer, and mindfulness. Eliminating negativity in my life has helped tremendously. I try to give back to others what I did not have for so many years. Peace and love. @mamacitalucita
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Good afternoon to ya! I have a lot, and I do mean a LOT of conditions that seem to run along together. DDD, Spinal Stenosis, Uncontrollable Muscle Spasms, Plantars' Fasciitis, Bruised Rotator Cuffs, Gluten Sensitivity, IBS, Diverticulitis, GERD, Arthritic Joints, Autism, Depression, Anxiety, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Thyroid Surgery, Food and Environmental Allergies, Asthma, and a tendency towards OCD. Having said all that, I am grateful that supplements , good diet, exercise, gratitude, possibility thinking, mindfulness, minimalism, prayer, meditation, positive affirmations, service to others, love for God, and love for all His children more than balance out the negative. Peace and love, Mamacita Jane
@MAMAcitalucita do you take Butchers Brook for your legs? I use it for R L S it helps me just a suggestion.The breath is so important and helps
Dear Lioness, I have never heard of it. I will check it out. I forgot to add RLS to my gigantic laundry list of symptoms and conditions.! LOL. Thank you so much for the tip. I do take magnesium. To look at me, I don't think anyone would realize I have so many issues. Thankfully, I have learned how to deal with them. Most of them, anyway. Peace to you, MamacitaJane.
@mamasita I meant Butchers Broom my Kindle writes for me didn't check it
@MamacitaJane typo it's Butchers Broom not brook
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Hello, Lioness! I have been given so much these last few weeks. I know that hard times always come. With Fibromyalgia, I could have a flare at any moment. And probably at the worst possible time. But I will not fear. Because there is always a Plan B. And if that doesn't work, there's a Plan C. I don't particularly care for surprises, but everyone has them. So I tell my Janie brain to just breathe. This is not my first rodeo. Blessings, Mamacita Jane.