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March 31, 2015
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Members overwhelmingly agreed there is no magic pill for the unpredictable, debilitating fatigue that can strike fibromyalgia patients even... Read more

Members overwhelmingly agreed there is no magic pill for the unpredictable, debilitating fatigue that can strike fibromyalgia patients even after a good night's sleep, with many describing feeling hit by a Mack truck or struggling to stay awake while standing or driving. Several members shared practical strategies that have helped them cope, including thyroid testing (especially T3 levels), vitamin D and B12 supplementation, medications like Provigil or Wellbutrin for energy, power naps, stimulating the brain with conversation or comedy, and avoiding gluten, sugar, and dairy. A recurring theme was the importance of listening to your body and giving in to rest when fatigue hits, advocating for thorough thyroid testing beyond standard TSH checks, and accepting that this symptom often has no rhyme or reason but can sometimes improve with proper supplementation and personalized treatment.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Right know I do pretty good.My meds keep me on a straight line. I have my sell phone set for 6AM-10AM-2PM-6PM, I take
3 Gabapentin 400MG 4X daily for FM,1 Oxycodone 5MG 4X daily for
Pain,1 Adderall 20MG 4X for ADD. Then I also take 1X daily
Zoloft 3X 100MG once daily for depression,1 Estratest 1X daily Hormone. Then when I go to bed I take 3 50MG Trazodone @ around 9;30 I have no hangover for RLS.I have been with this program for over 1 year with no problems. Hope you can figure this out Cjo

April 5, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I take Morning Moringa every day. The capsules contain so many minerals and trace elements that our body needs. Definitely makes things better.

April 1, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I haven't found anything. I know how bad it sucks to wake up feeling like you've been hit by a Mack truck, sometimes I feel worse when I get up than I did when I went to bed. Ask your doctor about Provigil. Not all doctors will, but some will put you on it to help with energy.

March 31, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

O yes. Everyone think its Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) But It Is NOT the same. Fibro Fatigue, can come from, STRESS Big Bad Nasty, Flare, Fibro Fog, Depression. When it hit's me I go straight to bed cover my head and sleep it off, You can't fight it, you just can't, give in and some times it takes three hr.'s, when it's over I actually feel much better. Just Relax and go with the flow...Cjo

April 3, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

@Jaquelinegh I used to go to the Fibro and Fatigue Center in Marietta Georgia. They are using many of Dr. Teitlebaum's methods, I'm not completely sure he isn't the one who has opened these centers. I can't remember, but they were doing me a lot of good there. Unfortunately the treatment isn't covered by insurance and we ran out of money. They do try to offer affordable packages there, but my husband was without a job for three years so that kind of messed us up.

April 1, 2015

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