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What do you take to increase your energy or fight your fatigue? Any specific supplements or herbal remedies, or ?? I am so tired of being tired.πŸ˜•πŸ˜© Any suggestions are welcome. Thank you.

March 27, 2017
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Members shared a wide range of approaches to combat the exhausting fatigue that accompanies fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, with... Read more

Members shared a wide range of approaches to combat the exhausting fatigue that accompanies fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, with the most commonly mentioned solutions being B-complex vitamins, magnesium, vitamin D supplementation, turmeric (both in food and as tea), CoQ10, and increased water intake. Several members described prescription medications that helped them function, including Adderall for focus and energy, Tramadol for pain management (though one member warned of its addictive potential), and CPAP machines for those with sleep apnea, while others found relief through gentle daily exercise, adequate sleep aided by melatonin or prescribed sleep aids, and homeopathic supplements from brands like Hylands. A recurring theme was the frustration that no single solution works for everyone, the importance of self-experimentation and persistence in finding what helps your individual body, and the reminder to take life one day at a time without guilt when rest is the only option.

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Susan I think healthy eating, plenty of water a good sleeping routine, well that's a joke most of us can't even get to sleep or wake up at ridulous hours uhh.. Poor @A MyFibroTeam Member came on line at 3.00am for a while it was only 9.30pm over my way, at least there is always someone to talk to at any crazy hour, now I'm rambling.
I find B12 or a good B Complex helps with energy levels. I have more energy when I cut out sugar and caffeine from my diet. Huh that' no fun then... πŸ˜―πŸ˜‰πŸ˜πŸ˜•πŸ˜„
I laso find herbal teas, ginger and lemon, spearment and chamomile help me feel better.
Have you tried Milk Thistle is a fantastic herb, especially for us women.

March 27, 2017 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

Besides my Centrum Silver 50+ I take 10,000 units of B12 (dissolvable), Dopa Mucana (from Puritans Pride),
Tumeric 800mg, Cod Liver Oil, plus my prescribed levothyroxine and Prozac. I also supplement with a homeopathic Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia dissolvable tab from Hylands. I think the combination of all of those helps since if I run out of one of my supplements and don't refill it for a couple of weeks I notice a big increase of fatigue. I have both fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. I get much more stressed from the chronic fatigue. I take oxycodone for break through pain. Magnesium at night helps me to rest better. Over the years I have tried almost anything and everything there is.

March 28, 2017
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@A MyFibroTeam Member I just binged on a tirimasu, it felt good. We need some comfort.
Milk thistle is a herb made from of course the Milk Thistle plant. I buy it from my chemist as a tablet. The brand is Thompsons Milk Thistle. It has amazing effects in boosting your immune system, and heaps of other benefits also. I have taken it for about 15 years with no ill effects from it. 🌱🌱🌱
Hugs xx

March 27, 2017 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have spent years fine tuning the supplements I take. Through research and trail and error. We are usually delinquent in several vitamins and enzymes. I believe that it is only because of these additional vitamins,that I have any fight left. They are as follows: Cinnamon, cayenne, green tea, magnesium,omega-3, B-12 ,multivitamin for an older person due to fact that we are delinquent in what they are,prebiotic and CLA. I know it seems like a lot but I am proactive about myself. I am ,after all,the master of it.

March 28, 2017
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@A MyFibroTeam Member I do try to eat decent most of the time, and I am always drinking water, sometimes with lemon.
I take Centrum Vitamins for women, and I had tried the B-complex many times in the past, but didn't notice a change. I do like herbal tea sometimes, I have chamomile & one for joint health that has a spearmint flavor. I still have sugar, but try not to have very much, and caffiene is my helper & my love, so I just cannot give up my only vice, Lol... πŸ˜‰πŸ˜Š I haven't tried the milk thistle, is that in a tea? Thanks for your suggestions. Hugs! πŸ˜™ Susan

March 27, 2017

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