DOM'S NEWSLETTER
"I just read your story on the net www.fms-help.com/fibro.htm. It truly is a horrible disease, isnt it."
"Thanks so much for the years of
commitment you have put into all of your newsletters and
website."
2. NEURONTIN FOR SLEEP
From a reader--
"I know this sounds crazy, but for the young 27 year old man who can't sleep, tell him to ask his doctor to try Neurontin at bedtime. It is the only thing that has helped me, and to think that I took it for the pain. My Doc seems to know about its ability to help with sleep."
3. MARRIAGE STRESS
From a reader--
"Thank you for Item 20 www.fms-help.com/040210.htm on marriage stress. For us it was perfect timing. My husband and I have just had the worst 2 days of bickering, bitching, to outright screaming at each other. But it has been good to sit down together and read and re-read the article. It has helped ease the tesne situation. Just wish it would ease the massive fibro flare I am now in beacuse of all the tenions of the past couple of days."
FROM DOM: Those of us with fibro do not need more stress in our lives, so I included those links in the previous newsletter on handling marriage stress.
4. SHINGLES VACCINE
Reader 1--
"I have had numerous outbreaks of shingles which they call Ramsey Hunt Syndrome. It affects my left ear, face, etc. The doctor told me since it is a live virus, the shingles vaccine would not be good for me because it could bring on a really bad flare of shingles."
Reader 2--
"I would strongly caution against getting the shingles vaccine. It would be far better just to support overall immune function, since the virus is already in your system. You can see more about vaccines at http://www.health-essentials.info/members/december2008.html#vaccines. All of this makes it very clear that vaccines would be an especially bad idea for anyone with CFIDS."
FROM DOM: Anyone else have info on the shingles vaccine (you can get it when you are 60, which I will be next year) - but I'm concerned that with having FMS/CFIDS, the vaccine would cause a bad reaction. Shingles is nothing to play around with - it's a horrible thing to have. These viruses are evil!
5. FATAL INSOMNIA?
Please respond to Lori burggraff_706@hotmail.com--
"My 24 year old daughter [with fibro] experiences insomnia that no pill will help. She's desperate for sleep. Her doctor can't prescribe anything stronger for fear she'll stop breathing. But, today she said if she doesn't get any sleep, she wants to be dead. It's driving her insane, and there's nothing I can do. If you have any ideas, I'd appreciate them. I have scheduled a hypnosis session for later this week. Hopefully that will help. Her doc said the psych ward would be the only hospitalization possibillity for her. But, she's been there before. She's exhausted and they want her to participate in their groups. Also, their beds make the pain alot worse. She has had some results from 2 ambien at night. But her doc won't do that.... she's on a lot of other meds." - Lori burggraff_706@hotmail.com
FROM DOM: I can sure relate to the plight of this young woman. My insomnia began when I was 16 www.fms-help.com/insomnia.htm. I am now 58. I went for decades with horrible insomnia. It wrecked my health. A list of everything I've tried for sleep is at www.fms-help.com/sleep.htm. A list of everything I use now is at www.fms-help.com/what.htm. The concoction of meds I use work fairly reliably now. Thank God for my wonderful doctor (internal medicine) who continued to try things until we found what worked. Also, the immune balancing powder was a huge help to me for many years with enabling sleep meds to work for me. For more info on this, write dombush@bellsouth.net. I wonder if a virus has attacked the portion of her brain that controls sleep (hypothalamus, etc.)
6. NEURONTIN HELPED NEUROPATHY
From a reader--
"I am responding to the article in your newsletter pertaining to Neurontin. I fell in 2004 and messed up my neck, back and shoulders. After a year of physical therapy and returning to work part time my pain started to spread throughout my whole body, after seeing a specialist I was dx'ed with Post Traumatic Fibromyalgia. It got to the point where it felt as if someone was holding a blow torch to my left leg from my hip all the way down into my feet. I had been given Neurontin for the Fibro pain but it never helped but I can honestly say that using Neurontin for the neuropathy pain has saved my life. I was in so much pain I was not sure how much more I could have taken. I am going to a neurologist later in the month to have an EMG done (I have no insurance and have not worked much since my fall.) Due to my injuries and other medical problems surgery is a very last resort. I can tell the neuropathy is spreading and am now having break through pain, I am on several medication besides Neurontin I can go up on the dosage but I would like to know how much nerve damage is being done, I have more then my share of MRI's. In the long run I guess all I am saying is for the Fibro pain it had no effect but for neuropathy pain it has been a huge sucess. Pfizer has come through for me big time since they send the medication right to my doctors office free of charge anyone can just about apply with them. I have fought SSD for over 4 years and got turned down all the way to the federal level even though my GP, Orthopedic Surgeon and a Physiatrist (Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), or physiatry (is a branch of medicine which aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities) all rate me as disabled."
7. IS FMS/CFS/M.E. CONTAGIOUS?
From a reader--
*My husband has fibro and I have M.E./CFS (still not sure why we both are ill,whether a co-incidence or caught???)"
FROM DOM: My first thought was if this couple is living in a moldy dwelling. Mold can cause FMS/CFIDS/M.E. symptoms www.fms-help.com/mold.htm. My other thought was that if FMS/M.E./CFS is a virus, perhaps both are susceptible. Most readers I hear from are the only ones in their immediate family who have this illness, but sometimes I hear from those who have many relatives who are afflicted (sisters, cousins, aunts, parents, etc.)
8. "THE FAMILY THAT COULDN'T SLEEP: A MEDICAL MYSTERY"
From a reader--
"About sleep, I happened to be downloading a book from a site forblind people, maybe itwould be of interest to that 27 year old lady (mentioned in last newsletter www.fms-help.com/040210.htm)-- The Family That Couldn't Sleep: A Medical Mystery by D.T. Max - Journalist examines fatal neurological illnesses caused by prions--malformed proteins that kill cells and brain tissue. Discusses causes, treatments, and scientific developments for maladies such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, mad cow disease, and fatal familial insomnia, which causes death from an inability to sleep and can plague a family for generations. 2006. http://www.amazon.com/Family-That-Couldnt-Sleep- Medical/dp/081297252X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1270514898&sr=1- 1.
9. ACTIVIA
Reader 1--
"I LOVED Activia, then I got terrible diarrhea bouts from it (so did friend) at a funeral and in hospital visiting mom in law, no less."
Reader 2--
"For those who don't want a lot of sugar, I've seen Activia in a plain version. It comes in a big carton and can be hard to find. Dannon also has a plain version of their yogurt. Plain yogurt can take some getting used to, but you can flavor it with a touch of honey or a bit of fruit. One reason I mention this, is because I can't stand the taste of the sweetened Activia yogurt. (and I don't like the one with artificial sweetener in it either, of course.) The flavored Activia just tastes much too sweet for me. So, for those who are looking for Activia or Dannon and don't want sugar, they might be able to find the plain version."
10. NEURAMINDASE
From a reader--
"Do you know if anyone has tried the ativirus medicine, Neuramindase for treatment. My doctor knew about it but is not able to give it to me or his license could be taken away. However, if you look it up, it can help if not cure the CFS symptoms."
11. CANCER IN VACCINES
http://www.sv40foundation.org - FROM DOM: See the kids in the picture taking the polio vaccine on the sugar cubes? That's what I did at my school in Pennsylvania in the early 1960's. I have known about SV40 (simian virus 40) being in the polio vaccine for many years now. Perhaps it explains (at least in part) the horrible cancers now afflicting people of all ages - including babies and young children. The person who told me said that SV40 was transmittable to offspring.
12. FACEBOOK
FROM DOM: I'm off Facebook now due to insufficient time. However, it really was wonderful to find old high school friends (from 40+ years ago!) I get tons of email from www.fms-help.com, and feel I should devote my time to helping fellow fibromites.
13. ANTI-PERFUME RULES
From a reader--
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,589433,00.html
FROM DOM: This may be good news for people with MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivities) but annoying for "normals."
14. DEGENERATIVE DISK DISEASE (DDD) & FIBROMYALGIA
From a reader--
"I have degeneration in all three sections of my spine. Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar. Which may have very well caused me to develop (Thoracic Outlet Sydrome). Lumbar (Sciatica)...work related, occupational disease. However and more importantly is it correlated to Fibromyalgia? I think I found the answer. I googled DDD (degenerative disk disease and fibromyalgia and this is what I found. Check out this site http://www.abctohealth.com/8.html."
FROM DOM: I have reported on Dr. Vickery in past newsletters www.fms-help.com/newsletters.htm.
15. ITCHY, FLAKY EARS
Please reply to Gea PsalmsGrl@aol.com--
"I was wondering if you could help direct me. For the last year or 2, I've been having horrible dry, flaking and itching inside my ears. I clean and try to scrape them out every day .... usually twice a day. All that happens is that MORE dry, flaky skin appears .... and I end up making them bleed. I feel like it's SO gross. When I went to the dermatologist for it a couple of years ago, he said it was dermatitis or something and gave me a script for a cortisone cream. It worked for awhile ... but I quit using it because I don't like that it thins the skin and was afraid the steriod was being absorbed into my body and steriods are never good. Since then, I've tried all kinds of lotions and oils to lubricate the inside of my ears and nothing works." - Gea PsalmsGrl@aol.com
16. INFRARED SAUNA REBUTTALS
From readers in response to the ongoing discussion of infrared sauna therapy - see www.fms-help.com/031810.htm and www.fms-help.com/040210.htm--
READER 1--
"Obviously the person writing this article is very concerned. However, she/he has some facts wrong. Infrared waves are not harmful. Consider: Thousands of infrared and far-infrared saunas are being used in hospitals and clinics. In Europe and other countries most home have them. Did you know that new born babies and premature born babies are kept warm by infrared shield over them in hospitals , even in this country. In Canada the government pays for infrared treatment for certain illnesses.
There are two things about light (infrared is a form of light)
that one needs to keep in mind 1- the wavelength 2- the strength or amplitude
. It is the too high of amplitude that can cause damage. It would be
like high amperage in electricity. The amplitude in infrared saunas is
very low , the strength of the waves is not damaging. Then why does one sweat
heavily and feel warm , even if the cabin temperature may be only 100-120 F ,
far lower than a finish steam sauna of almost 200F . The reason is that the
wavelengths ( not the amplitude or power ) are matched to the bodies’
wavelength. We humans put out infrared ourselves , so does sand, carbon and
almost anything else. The key has been to find the wavelength that matches
closely to the wavelength that body produces and increase the strength
(amplitude) just right and this resonates ( vibrates) the water molecules in
body, the fat tissues just enough to cause the cells let go of toxins and some
minerals into the water in lymphatic system and blood which is filtered out
through urine and given out in sweat. That is why it is recommended one to take
minerals if you are using infrared. In fact if the infrared wave lengths
is not closely to the body, the cabin will keep getting warmer , but one would
not sweat. But all heavy metals that are trapped in fats that would not
come out with no chelating method , do come out with
infrared.
This person, with all her good intentions is much out of touch. There are millions of infrared saunas being used in many developed countries. I have one. They are certified to be safe by several organizations. Saying “my organs getting cooked” would be only realistic if the “amplitude” the strength of the waves were really high, which are not. After taking a 30 minute sauna I touch my body, though I am sweating as if I just got out of a pool, my body is not hot at all.
Do your research . I also own a “PEMF” mat (pulsed
electromagnetic frequency ) mat that constantly switches polarities. This
was as a result of 20 year German engineering trials to match the
electricity level of body and each organ, is safe and NEEDED by the
body and it’s organs. We are electrical beings ( The difference between a
living person and dead person is lack of electricity , or as they call it “flat
line” of the heart. What do you think TENS machine is , which is used in
doctor’s and chiropractors offices.? It is replenishing low amperage
electricity to different parts of the body. As we get older we don’t
generate enough electricity of our own partly due to lack of activity, and
partly due to toxins, creating a lot of radicals, which rub us off electrons,
diminishing reserves. Also due to being out of contact with the planet
earth (insulated by our shoe soles), we build up too much positive ions and not
enough negative ions, which causes us to be in bad mood, grouchy, tired and
inability to sleep and such. That is where a negative ion generator is helpful,
which brings about relaxation, calmness, and more balanced feeling. This
phenomenon is so important that certain hospitals will not do surgery in Europe
in certain weeks where the southern positive ion rich winds blow from the south,
leading to excessive bleeding and poor
healing.
The point is one should not be afraid of ALL electricity and ALL
light (which infrared is) . One needs to be treated with safe type and
amount.
If this person would find out all the healing electricity has caused she would change her mind. For example, there is a phenomenon in orthopedics that certain times broken bones will not fuse together permanently, NO MATTER what is done by the doctor. The bones will break again in same spot under right circumstances. However, when treated with PEMF for 4 months or so, the bones get woven together as good as new and as strong as new. This is being used in other countries extensively. Here FDA drags it’s foot in approving it, even though they look the other way when they know about it."
READER 2--
"The correct
spelling of the word is "infrared" not "infared", which is how
many people pronounce it and/or spell it as did the reader quoted in your recent
newsletter. (Similarly, many people confuse the words "silicone" and "silicon"
especially when referring to silicone breast implants, for example, or the
high-tech "Silicon Valley" in the San Francisco Bay Area of
California.)
Infrared radiation
is not microwave radiation! It does not "cook" the bodily tissues or
agitate molecules the way intensified microwave radiation in a microwave oven
does. It does heat the bodily tissues and raise the core body temperature, but
that's what it's supposed to do and so does the sun! When you expose
yourself to sunlight, you're exposing yourself to infrared radiation. What do
you think causes one to become warm or hot when out in the sun? Infrared
radiation!!! Infrared radiation from the sun is in the form of near infrared,
mid (middle) infrared, and far infrared; it is part of the sun's natural
wavelength or spectrum and it is the far-infrared radiation that you feel the
most in the form of heat. Infrared radiation is also what you feel coming from a
fire in your fireplace, from an electric or steam radiator, or from a hot
sidewalk. Far infrared is not directly harmful to the human body except
for the possibility of overheating, although it may be potentially harmful in an
indirect way due to the reaction your body may have due to the increase in core
body temperature and/or because of medications you're taking or other health
conditions you may have, for example, but that's only on an individual
case-by-case basis because generally far infrared radiation is very good for you
and has tremendous, far-reaching health benefits in numerous
ways. Furthermore, infrared saunas do not emit UV or ultraviolet
radiation, such as UV-A, UV-B, or UV-C, which the sun also emits. Most of the
UV-B and UV-C is filtered out by the earth's atmosphere with the greatest
percentage hitting our skin being UV-A. UV-A has a good side and a bad
side; the good part is that it aids or triggers our body through the skin
to produce vitamin D (which is a hormone BTW) and the bad part is that it can
cause a nasty sunburn although the "tan" that many people seek which comes as a
result of this exposure is actually a protective mechanism and ages the skin,
besides. Furthermore, one should know that infrared heaters are used to warm
newborns in hospital maternity wards.
Readers of your newsletter can go to www.infraredsauna.com and
follow or click the links "Why Far Infrared", "Health Benefits", and "True Wave
Heater Technology" under the link "Why Clearlight" and read all that is
there. These saunas were featured on "The Doctors" TV show. Or they can go to www.sunlighten.com and read
what's under the links "Health Benefits" and "Heating Technology"; these saunas
were featured on the Oprah show with Dr. Oz. (Each of these sauna manufacturers
claim they're the best and an industry leader; you decide...let the sauna wars
begin!) Additionally, Nenah Sylver, PhD, has authored a book, The Holistic
Handbook of Sauna Therapy, that explains all about sauna therapy. In the
opinion of many, this book is probably the best book that has ever been written
on the subject. Her website is www.nenahsylver.com. Parenthetically, she has also written a
book on Rife Frequency Healing which you and readers of your
newsletters may be interested in exploring further, if you haven't done so
already. (I am not connected with, employed by, nor otherwise represent
these businesses or individuals in any way, shape, or form...past or
present.)
Does this mean that
there are absolutely no individual health or medical contraindications for using
an infrared sauna from a safety standpoint, on a case-by-case basis? No, of
course not. Every individual has to use their own common sense and
judgment in matters such as this in order to determine what is prudent for them
with regards to their own personal health and wellbeing. As
Dominie has said many times in these newsletters in various ways and I
paraphrase, "What works and is prudent for one person may not be the case for
another person". As for me I can tell you already that I have absolutely no
concerns about the infrared wavelengths emitted in an infrared sauna or
otherwise any "dangerous" electromagnetic radiation inside an infrared sauna
that is properly designed and built, for that matter. (But, I'll bet that
somebody out there is going to try and throw a monkey wrench into the works, so
to speak.) Nevertheless, that being said, the health benefits of an infrared
sauna far outweigh it's "potential risks" generally speaking especially when
compared to other types of saunas, and that has been proven by numerous
scientific and medical studies. But in the end, to each his (or her)
own; what's right for me may not be right for you, and vice versa. You decide
for yourself only, as do I."
17. WHEN CHRONIC ILLNESS AND WORK CONFLICT
From a reader--
http://www.achronicdose.com - "....a lifetime of pushing.....When you’re sick, you don’t have the luxury of not working when you don’t feel well, or you’d rarely ever work."
FROM DOM: Here's a list of occupations of my readers with FMS/CFIDS: www.fms-help.com/occupations.htm.
18. READERS' PRAYER CORNER
Bryan - young man hit by 2 cars a year ago. Recovering from severe injuries, still unable to communicate, cared for by his mother. Extreme financial need as well.
FROM DOM: If you have a special prayer request, please email dombush@bellsouth.net and I can put it in the next newsletter.
19. SAVELLA (MILNACIPRAN)
From a reader--
"I tried Savella for 4 weeks and stopped. FDA has issued a warning that Savella can raise blood pressure considerably."
FROM DOM: Search my site and past newsletters for Savella (milnacipran) info - use the Google box at the end of this newsletter.
20. AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM & FMS
From a reader--
"I had a an extensive 3 hrs Autonomic dysfunction test done at Froeterdt Hospital. The results showed my Autonomic nervous system is dysfunctional. The doctor explaining results said; he has seen hundred of patients of all ages with FM who all show the same result and all have PAIN. Inability to sleep, intestinal problems, breathing irregularity and other automatic functions of body are governed by “Autonomic Nervous System”. When this becomes dysfunctional it can cause all types of problems of FM symptoms."
FROM DOM: See www.fms-help.com/autonomic.htm and www.fms-help.com/dysautonomia.htm.
21. EARTHING
From a reader--
"The 'earthing pad' www.fms- help.com/040210.htm makes a lot of sense. Basically , it sounds like they are grounding the bed mat to the outside ground. Even the plug in model, probably has two dead blades, and one grounding round plug.
The point is we all build up too much positive ions in us due to be disconnected from the earth due to shoes of our soles. Earth has negative ions and by balancing negative and positive ions one feels better. This is the whole idea behind running negative ion machines in our house. In her case she “discharges” the aggravating excessive positive ions to the ground outside by laying on the mat.
However, the positive ions have their own role in life. They provide motivation, willingness to challenge problems, energy etc… Too much negative ions can make a person passive, happy, unwilling to go after problems and such…
Developing balance between these two forces has been the challenge in ion science. Europeans take this field far more seriously than we do. There are times of the year that southern winds are high in Europe, which bring with them positive ions, causing problem with blood coagulation after surgery. So during those weeks some hospitals that are in the route of those southern winds will not do surgery, unless it is absolutely necessary. These are all explained in the book 'The Ion Effect'."
22. GARDISIL VACCINE DANGERS
http://www.prlog.org/10301689-gardasil-vaccine-for-hpvrelated-cancer-full-of- dangers.html - "...the aggressive promotion of the potent vaccine Gardasil, which has been linked to the deaths of up to 39 women and a host of other problems."
23. 911 RELIEF SPRAY
From a reader--
"Have used 911 spray [ www.fms-help.com/040210.htm ] for years, just about the only thing you need in your first aid kit. It is great for everything and healing time cut in half."
24. CHIROPRACTIC NEUROLOGIST
From a reader--
"Chiro/Neuro - they are getting easier to find as Chiro's are expanding their knowledge. Don't give up. Mine doesn't charge any more than a regular chiro and as important to me - he is a strong Christian with my wellness being top priority at all times."
FROM DOM: You can search my site and newsletters for more about chiropractic neurology - a fascinating field that may help people with FMS/CFIDS - use the Google search box at the end of this newsletter.
25. CRAFT CO-OP WEBPAGE FOR FIBROMITES
Please respond to Diane ITREEIT@aol.com--
"Last night as I lay trying to sleep, my mind started wandering to the plight of all of our fellow sisters and brothers who are battling these terrible disorders. Three years ago,I started making jewelry. Not having a crafty bone in my body, I have surprised myself as well as friends and family. I started by giving away my work and then at the suggestions of a friend in retail, I started selling my designs. This newfound talent has been a Godsend. It has enabled me to stay busy on the days when getting out in the world is not possible. It has kept my mind busy and given me a true sense of purpose and productiveness. It has also enabled me to make a few dollars here and there which mostly goes to Dr's. and medication. I started wondering about the other sufferers who have talents that may be going to waste because of our inability to get out of the house. I just wonder if we could start some sort of a craft co-op web page that could showcase our talents and perhaps bring in a few well needed dollars. I bet there are MANY of us who are wonderfully talented and long for a way to show the world that our bodies may be weakened, but are brains and talents are strong and vital. I don't know how many people visit your site, but I bet the numbers are significant and I think that we could support our own fellow sufferers. I don't think we will GET RICH, but I but we would all feel a sense of fulfillment. What do you think?" - Diane ITREEIT@aol.com
FROM DOM: If my readers would like to start a craft co-op webpage, I would be glad to feature it in my newsletters.
From a reader--
http://www.amazon.com/Seven-Prayers-That-
Change-Forever/dp/1404103619/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1270687936&sr=1-
1 - "Best-selling author Stormie Omartian
explains how praying seven simple prayers can bring dramatic and positive
changes to your life.
These prayers include: Prayer of Confession, Prayer of
Salvation, Prayer of Pardon, Prayer of Promise, Prayer of Submission, Prayer of
Praise, and Prayer for Blessing. This book holds the keys to a whole new way of
living."
FROM DOM: I mentioned Stormie's autobiography (called "Stormie") in a recent newsletter - it was absolutely RIVETING! Stormie was a victim of terrible abuse as a child from a mentally ill mother. Stormie is just a wonderful person who has been healed from so much damage.
27. BEDDING
From a reader--
"I would recommend covering a regular mattress with foil ( you can get from www.foustco.com and then with a wool topper (if you are not sensitive to wool) or with washable cotton blankets. Mattresses have LOTS Of chemicals in them and can make you hurt and spasm. You are breathing in chemicals in new mattresses and pillows. You are breathing in mold in old ones. Buy only washable organic pillows or wool pillows. Or use a folded up blanket instead like I do. You will be incredibly surprised at how much better you feel when your body is not sitting on chemicals and your lungs are not breathing in chemicals and/or mold. Also... make sure you are washing your sheets, pillow cases and blankets in something chemical free, unscented or low chemical. Otherwise, you are going to continue to be sick. I have been there, and done that. I was AMAZED at the difference just changing out the pillow made for me. I do not ( and my doctor does not) recommend buying organic cotton mattresses. You can spend a lot of money for these and can be allergic to them as they often have mold, dust etc in them. Some people will also be sensitive to wool. Try the relatively inexpensive techniques FIRST."
28. DOM'S UPDATE
Last week was super busy: teaching and trying to get students ready for the big Spring Recital, then we had a death in the family and funeral in another city, then I got to accompany a string gospel group at the county fair, then prepared music for two Easter services at church, then a visit from our darling grandbaby pictured above (and her parents....haha!) I must admit I am wiped out this week and fibro-foggy after all that whirlwind of activity. Sure glad it's Spring Break week - time to finish taxes, clean rugs, do yardwork, etc. Fun, fun!
Seriously......I am doing pretty well considering my age (58) and having had FMS/CFIDS since 1982. I use a bunch of things to keep me going - my personal list is at www.fms-help.com/what.htm. It has been a long journey of trial and error - I was a human guinea pig for decades! Each of us is unique in how we respond to meds, supplements, dietary changes, etc. If you have questions on the things I use, write dombush@bellsouth.net. I hope everyone is finding things to help manage this awful illness we have - there are so many aspects to it: neurological, hormonal, immunological, etc. I have lots of great info on my homepage at www.fms-help.com - look in the yellow box on the left for FASCINATING TOPICS!
The DNA product I've been using since December must be working pretty good, because I haven't been sick. It's on my list. But it could also be due to the oxygenating (alkalizing) drops I've been using since August 2009 - haven't been sick since then. 9 months without illness is a miracle for me! (Just had a run-in with the stinging nettles plant and one cold sore....other than that, okay!)
There are 3 things that normally pull me out of a fibro funk: 1) A powerful OPC, 2) oxygen drops, and 3) an essential oil blend listed at www.fms-help.com/oilsstore.htm that makes my brain unfoggy. But I still have to manage stress carefully before it manages me. I have 100 Tips for Coping with Fibromyalgia & Insomnia at www.fms-help.com/tips.htm.
I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful spring weather. The azaleas here in Florida are blooming, and it is soooo beautiful!
Sorry that I am not able to answer all personal email due to high volume and limited time. However, I do try to read everything readers send me and appreciate the information. (Shorter emails get read first.) It takes a lot of time to put out the newsletters, so I try to save my energy for this endeavor.
Your fibro friend,
Dominie
II Corinthians
1: 4 - "Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort
them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are
comforted of God." Visit Dominie's FMS/CFIDS Homepage at
www.fms-help.com for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferers and their
families.
DOMINIE'S FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME
HOMEPAGE
DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical doctor. I am a fibromyalgia / chronic fatigue syndrome survivor. The purpose of this website is not to diagnose or cure any disease or malady, but is presented as food for thought. This information cannot take the place of professional medical advice. Any attempt to diagnose and treat an illness should come under the direction of a physician. No guarantees are made regarding any of the information in this website.
