Have you found anything to successfully treat fibromyalgia pain?

Posted by gail4 @gail4, Sep 18, 2021

I am looking for answers to what anyone has found to successfully treat my pain from fibromyalgia. Getting desperate.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Jan 24, 2022

In reply to @merpreb "WHat about heating pads or pads that can be zapped and then carried around?" + (show)

@merpreb They work sometimes, but I prefer to bundle up in layers, and peeling those same layers off in a while, then replacing them when my body requests it.
Ginger

irr4et | @irr4et | Jan 24, 2022

Jnatsky, what is PTHEP?

Ingegerd Enscoe, Alumni Mentor | @astaingegerdm | Jan 25, 2022

@irr4et - I read your post where you mentioned that pain causes 24/7 rise in cortisol. That’s exactly what I have been saying and nobody understands- not even my doctors. It lasted several years for me because of constant intestinal pain or discomfort. The result has become extreme fatigue - such as in burnout- and my old energy will never return.
I also have IBS and also suffered years of pain from an unusual GI autoimmune illness in addition to another rare illness- MALS (restricted intestinal blood flow causing extreme pain with eating).
Writing this I’m getting quite emotional and angry that it took so many years to get diagnosed.

irr4et | @irr4et | Jan 25, 2022

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I feel for you Ingegerd. Please tell us the therapy for and how this intestinal problem is being treated.

Ingegerd Enscoe, Alumni Mentor | @astaingegerdm | Jan 26, 2022

@irr4et The intestinal problem was finally treated with immunosuppressive Imuran 5-6 years ago. The other problem, MALS, was treated surgically by releasing the ligament that put pressure on the celiac artery, allowing good blood flow again.

whattodo | @whattodo | Jan 27, 2022

Cymbalta has worked for me where other meds have not.

rashida | @rashida | Jan 28, 2022

In reply to @whattodo "I have been taking Cymbalta for years. It helps me manage the pain. When I over..." + (show)

@whattodo which foods should be avoided?

whattodo | @whattodo | Jan 28, 2022

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That is a good question. I think it depends on the person but I found them whenever I cut out anything with gluten, I had A LOT less aches and pains. I have heard some people find that chocolate and dairy cause flair ups. For me gluten seems to be a trigger. That said, I live with others who I have to cook for so I have a hard time going gluten free apart from a few months at a time. When it gets really bad, back I go on gluten free.

Hope this helps!

Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jan 28, 2022

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I think different people have differing experiences. Food makes little to no difference for me, but rest and exercise do. If I am too inactive, the pain flares (or maybe I just notice it more.) And if I get overtired, pushing myself hours after I should quit, I get a flare.
Sue

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Jan 28, 2022

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@sueinmn My case seems to be like yours, Sue. And, I know that I feel better when I move around, get outside for some fresh air, and consciously take care of myself. It is such a fine line, don't you think? What worked last week may not be the same this week, type of thing. And let's not even go to the emotional/mental aspect of it all!
Ginger