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Fibromyalgia | Last Active: Sep 9, 2023 | Replies (142)

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@mrnanny1970

I have been battling severe fibromyalgia for over 7 years, and the pain is getting so horrible in my spine and shoulders, nothing my doctor are doing here in WV is helping, is there anything out there that helps??
Kenny #painedbeyondbelief

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God Bless You. I feel your pain. I have had Fibromyaglia for 28 years and it has gotten worse as I have gotten older. Tramadol (Prescription...) works great for many and so do muscles relaxants Flexeril (Prescription....the one that works best for me). Voltaren gel (over the counter) arthritis pain gel, applied 4 times a day. You may want to have an MRI done of your spine. It was thought I had fibro in my spine but, it is arthritis & degeneration. I am facing injections. Basically with fibro you hurt all over and are so tired, stiff and sore. It's a hard disease and very misunderstood by many. I have found that much arthritis tends to go with mine as I have aged. If you can soak in a tub of epsom salt or take a real hot shower in the morning to warm your muscles up and do some mild stretches.....it does help. Also, I take 200 mg of Magnesium a day to help my muscles to relax. I take Natrol Melatonin Gummies (over the counter) for sleep at night 5 mg. If you can handle a massage, that may be beneficial to you as well. Try to keep moving as much as possible. Use heat packs (Bed Buddy Wrap sold on Amazon) that you put in the microwave for 2 minutes. People with Fibro need a high protein diet (Eggs, chicken, a little red meat, cheese, fish, fruits & vegetables), no junk food and try and stay away from sweets/sugar as it increases inflammation. Plaquenil (Prescription) worked the best for me, but, I had side effects and had to come off. I'm awaiting a lower dose to be called in so I can try it again. They usually start you out at 200 mg. When you reduce inflammation.....you reduce pain and can function better and that's what Plaquenil does. Have your B12 & D3 checked in bloodwork. If they are low, it can add to your fatigue and pain. Omega 3 Fish Oil helps as well. Talk to your doctor before trying any of these please. I have been worse this summer with the high humidity & heat and am looking forward to the fall. I'm so sorry and I empathize. Praying for you!