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Fergus, ON

A question. Has anyone heard of the Guaifenesin Protocol for treatment of Fibromyalgia. A friend suggested I do some research re the Protocol and I certainly will. But, I wondered if anyone had heard of it? Tried it? Had some success with it?

April 12, 2019
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Members exchanged supportive messages and practical tips for managing severe leg and foot cramps associated with fibromyalgia, with several... Read more

Members exchanged supportive messages and practical tips for managing severe leg and foot cramps associated with fibromyalgia, with several suggesting magnesium-rich foods like almonds and macadamia nuts, Epsom salt baths, and topical treatments like Bio-Freeze and Sombra gel. Many community members described their own struggles with restless legs, nighttime cramping, and compression stockings, with one member recommending affordable compression socks from Amazon that helped reduce swelling and improve circulation for her husband. A recurring theme was the importance of finding what works for your own body through trial and error, staying cautious about potential interactions with existing conditions like liver issues or kidney stones, and offering each other grace and prayers through the shared challenges of living with fibromyalgia.

A MyFibroTeam Member

If it helps people great but the research is pretty conclusive that it really doesn't help fibromyalgia. If fibromyalgia had a quick cure like that it would have been discovered by thousands of us by now. It gained some traction years ago when a few people in the medical community believed that histamines were the problem (!!) and then a few people with sinus and allergy issues benefited from it and were less groggy and more alert so there was the incorrect conclusion that fibromyalgia was improved.

April 15, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

https://www.healthline.com/health/fibromyalgia/...

April 13, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

I read the information. I'm skeptical at best. It can have as many side effects as medications we take. Can cause kidney stones. It has no other people promoting it but the Dr who wrote the book. Just my opinion. If it works for some I'm happy for them.

April 12, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

There seems to be some connection between sinus trouble and fibro. I have a continuous runny nose. I have to go with a tissue all day long. I even have the runny nose in the winter, so it is not just allergies.

April 14, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have heard of many in the Fibro community who have tried it with unsuccessful results.

April 13, 2019

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