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Have anyone found any natural resources for this disease that has help better than the prescription drugs?

July 22, 2017
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Members exploring natural approaches to managing fibromyalgia shared a wide variety of strategies they've found helpful, including magnesium... Read more

Members exploring natural approaches to managing fibromyalgia shared a wide variety of strategies they've found helpful, including magnesium supplements, CBD products, essential oils, Epsom salt baths, physical therapy, and massage. Several members discussed dietary changes, with one member enthusiastically sharing their experience with a plant-based diet recommended by their doctor, reporting reduced pain, weight loss, and successfully coming off medications after one week, while another emphasized cutting out sugar and artificial sweeteners to prevent pain flares. A recurring theme was the willingness to try anything to reduce pain, with members emphasizing the importance of learning personal limits, finding what works for individual bodies, and approaching natural options with both hope and realistic expectations about cost and accessibility.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I'm using DōTerra oils it helps a lot. I'm not on any meds. You also have to learn your limits of what you can do.

August 10, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi I cut out sugar, as I know now it really makes my pain flare up. I can eat richtea biscuits, and an occasional piece of cake, but definitely No fizzy drinks or artificial sweeteners! And Epsom salts in the bath, brilliant. Huge box for £20, mine lasted a year of regular use.
I can't use shop bought perfumed ones (and even well know health food shop in overpriced at £7 for a small container)
Here's the link if you'd like to try it. Very relaxing and a natural way to absorb magnesium.

July 23, 2017 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

I use marijuana CBD and THC. Same things cancer patients for nausea. It causes my appetite to be better. I use it everyday for pain control and nausea.

July 22, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I use marijuana CBD. It does not give a high it just relieves the pain really well. My fibro doctor allows me to do that and he is helping me get off other meds. I am so relieved to find something that works. It is legal here in Oregon so it is easy to get but expensive for a month. That is the only drawback. You must be 21 years old to purchase it. I am 64 and have had fibro for 20 years and this is the best pain control I have ever had.

July 22, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I take magneium supplements - haven't noticed if they help but I know they can't hurt. I've also tried Physical therapy and massage and both helped me.

July 22, 2017

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