posted January 21, 2005 09:01 PM
Fibromyalgia is often thought of by doctors as just an non inflammatory arthritis, mainly a rheumatic disorder that they can find no obvious physical cause for.It causes muscular pains, strange sensations in the skin, dry eyes and mouth, dizziness, sometimes insomnia, palpatations. Viral infections such as cold sores are also common, as are bacterial infections. Do please steer clear of hot tubs and public swimming pools!
These infections are due to the immune system being compromised. It is most common in females. Some cases are mild, whilst others are very serious. Some cases go away after the immune system is made stronger by proper supplementation and rest.
Vitamins, minerals, some enzymes and amino acids are needed because with fibromyalgia malabsorbtion is always indicated. It is also noted that those who suffer chronic pain with fibrmyalgia tend to be deficient in magnesium.
Try and eat a well balanced diet. Eat small meals more often this helps digestion and absorbtion. Take a green food such as Green Vibrance or Kyo green.
Massage and exercise can help. Go easy on the exercise though, try gentle stretches nothing too harsh.
Always check your thyroid levels as symtoms of hypothyriodism can mimic FMS.
How long have you had this?
I'm interested to know if you got this after a bad viral infection. Also did you suffer chronic fatigue?
I hope you feel better soon.
Gia