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Baltimore, MD

Has anyone tried kava kava for pain relief?

October 8, 2016
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Members exchanged curiosity and confusion about kava kava for pain relief, with many asking what it is, where to find it, and whether it... Read more

Members exchanged curiosity and confusion about kava kava for pain relief, with many asking what it is, where to find it, and whether it actually works for fibromyalgia or chronic pain. Several members clarified that kava is an herb often consumed as tea and available at health food stores or online, though one member noted it may be more effective for stress relief than pain, while another recalled its numbing effect from the traditional Fijian kava root. A recurring theme was the desperate search for natural alternatives amid sleepless nights and constant pain, with members openly sharing their frustration with ineffective medications and their willingness to try anything that might help.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I take melatonin every night. It helps me and that's all that really matters to me!

October 12, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Where did you get it?

October 10, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

It's an herb most people use in a tea. I read about it on a fibro web site.

October 8, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

really what the heck ! could you please explain what that is ! always michele

October 8, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Glad that melatonin works for some...but it doesn't for others. I know it doesn't for me.

October 14, 2016

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