Dom's FMS/CFIDS Newsletter
August 11, 2011
A Christian-based newsletter about Fibromyalgia (FMS), Chronic Fatigue & Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) - sharing thoughts, research and experiences.
FIBRO STORY CFIDS STORY INSOMNIA STORY HELPFUL THINGS I USE PREVIOUS NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES
1. READERS WRITE
"I have found many things on your website www.fms-help.com that I identify with, so much so, it’s unbelievable."
"I was so happy to find your website. What a wonderful blessing!!"
"I was reading your story www.fms-help.com/fibro.htm - it sounds just like me. I have tinnitus, TMJ, and pretty much all of the symptoms you have."
"My wife has had fibro for 3 years now. You can understand how difficult this disease is. I feel so very helpless in trying to help her. My wife has tried so many things with very little success. This disease has burdened us financially. Thanks for having this website www.fms-help.com!"
2. ZIM'S MAX-FREEZE
From a reader--
"In regard to the use of Bio-Freeze [for osteoarthritis pain], I used that for several years and thought it was the best. Then were were out of town on a trip and my back was really bothering me from riding in the car so my husband went to Walmart and got a tube of Zim's Max-Freeze. I couldn't believe it but it worked even better than Bio-Freeze - much better in my opinion. So it's great that it's available at Walmart and cheaper too! A couple of supplements that might help are Hyaluronic Acid w/ MSM, and Glucosamine Chrondroitin w/MSM. I get both of these in the NOW Brand and they are very effective for arthritis. The Hyaluronic Acid is a little pricey but worth it."
3. IQ-LOWERING FLUORIDE
4. FOR THE DEBILITATED BRAIN PERSON
From a reader who is an RN--
Re: www.fms-help.com/080811.htm - "This person needs to be sure that Systemic Lupus and Multiple Sclerosis have been ruled out. Her not having pain and having a lot of the signs and symptoms she lists makes me really uneasy about her diagnosis. Chances are her problems have been coming on so gradually that her doctor(s) have completely forgotten that there might be some other treatable disease in play here."
5. HAVING MERCURY FILLINGS REMOVED
From a reader--
"If you have infection under those old fillings get it dealt with asap. No time like the present to get started on it!! You very possibly have some significant immune system irritation from subclinical levels of infection that a fully healthy person would not be touched by. Don't wait until your life is in better order unless you see that coming soon. Get the worst ones done first, and be certain your dental office has an air suction method (or what ever is newer than that) to remove mercury vapour before you can inhale it when the old fillings are coming out. Most offices have good set-ups now because they don't want to inhale mercury vapour either!!! But some dentists still cling to the idea that the mercury in fillings is harmless in all circumstances. Yeah, sure."
6. HABIT-FORMING
From a friend--
"WARNING! - Bible Usage Can Be Habit Forming
Regular reading can cause LOSS of ANXIETY and FEAR; decreased appetite for LYING, CHEATING, STEALING HATING, ANGER and ENVY. Symptoms include: increased sensation of LOVE, JOY, PEACE, COMPASSION and CONTENTMENT. If symptoms persist, just PRAISE THE LORD."
FROM DOM: My mother (90) reads the Bible more than anyone I know, and she is also the most joyful person I know.
7. THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT FOR THE CHRONICALLY ILL
FROM DOM: Also see www.fms-help.com/misunderstanding.htm and www.fms-help.com/skeptics.htm.
8. GONORRHEA SUPERBUG
9. MOLD IN CAR AIR CONDITIONERS
From a reader--
""I am sure you are more than aware of this, but some of your readers may not be. Automobile air conditioning systems can frequently become moldy over the months when they are not in use, especially in climate which are cooler other than in summer. Then the car occupants are blasted with mold spores all summer long when the a/c is turned on again. Your description of your careful travel to your Mom's party www.fms-help.com/080811.htm reminded me of this."
FROM DOM: Wow! I never thought of this! My travel problems began after working in toxic mold in 2004-2005 www.fms-help.com/mold.htm. Maybe that's why I can't handle riding in a car without blocking out sight and sound! The worse problem for me is the flickering light of sunshine through the trees, especially with morning light at an angle. The strobing effect makes my brain go crazy! This all started after the horrible mold experience.
10. THALAMUS (BRAIN) INJURY, SUBSTANCE P AND PAIN
From a reader--
http://www.wellnessresources.com/health/articles/how_to_recover_from_a_concussion_athletes_take_note/ - recovery from concussion
FROM DOM: Hmmm. I now wonder if my fibro/sleep disorder wasn't caused in part by a diving accident I had at age 14 when I dove through an inner tube head first and hit the bottom of the pool. I became disoriented - didn't know up from down. My brother rescued me. The next day was my first day at my new high school. I was so embarrassed to have a HUGE knot on my forehead (actually my WHOLE forehead!) About a year later, my sleep disorder began. Maybe I suffered a brain injury, and I'm pretty sure a neck injury. My fibro began at 30 www.fms-help.com/fibro.htm and CFIDS began at age 35 www.fms-help.com/fatigue.htm. I am now 59 and have to use a lot of things to stay functional. My personal "helps" list is at www.fms-help.com/what.htm.
11. JOINING OUR HEARTS IN PRAYER
From a reader--
"Joining my heart in prayer for our country and this generation. We desperately need Jesus! - James O. Davis re: "The Response" in Texas (Gov. Perry's Prayer Rally) today http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2011/August/The-Response-Prayer-Rally-Bigger-Than-Expected-/: We need a sweeping, weeping, reaping revival in America. The sins that use to embarrass us; now entertain us; the sins that used to amaze us; now amuse us; the sins that used to make us weep, now make us laugh; the sins that used to slink down back alleys; now parade down main street. We will either have revival or face ruin in this generation. Join us on August 6, 2011, for the beginning of the next spiritual awakening in America!"
12. SYNTHROID
From a reader--
Re: www.fms-help.com/080811.htm (Topic 7) - "I just thought I would share my own experience with synthroid. I started on synthroid a year ago may and was on it for about a year and it did absolutely nothing, then the doctors put me on cytomal with it for about 3 months and did absolutely nothing. I am now on armour, it was 2 grains for a month and now 4 days ago 3 grains and the only thing I have noticed is my hair feels silky now, but I still have all the symptoms since day one. Something has to give real quick."
13. SAFE SWEETENERS
From a reader--
Re: www.fms-help.com/080811.htm - "What is just as good as Equal to use?"
FROM DOM: I would vote for one of these: http://www.wholesomesweeteners.com/brands/Wholesome_Sweeteners/Organic_Raw_Blue_Agave.html or http://youngliving.com/natural-cooking/Agave.
Reply from reader--
"OK. I have a whole bottle of agave my nutritionist told me to buy, its collecting dust, now I know what to do with it. Thank you!"
14. DEPRESSION
FROM DOM: Anyone suffering from depression? What works best for you? I sometimes take 1/4 of a Lexapro tablet for a day or two to get my brain chemicals under control. I was on Lexapro for several months after my father died in 2005 www.fms-help.com/eulogy.htm, as I couldn't stop crying - my nervous system was so weak and at that time, I was very sick from working in toxic mold. I also found that taking a HIGH QUALITY (non rancid) fish oil is helpful for avoiding depression. (Write dombush@bellsouth.net for brand suggestion.) If my depression isn't biochemically based, I can usually encourage myself and lift my spirits by Bible reading, prayer and talks with God and friends. But this other kind of chemical depression just makes no sense and doesn't seem to budge without medication. I think it's part of the "fibro package."
15. FLUORIDE CAN CAUSE INSOMNIA & DECREASED MELATONIN PRODUCTION
16. CHRISTIAN FITNESS CLASSES
From a reader--
"Thank you so much for including the Wholyfit web site http://www.wholyfit.org/classes.html in your newsletter. I have spent much of the afternoon going through her web site and in particular, watching her interviewed on Christian programs. I just ordered the SlowFlo DVD -- the Christian alternative to Tai Chi."
17. ANTIBIOTICS, YEAST & FMS/CFIDS
http://www.fms-help.com/antibiotics.htm
18. EXCELLENT PRAYER FOR "LOST" LOVED ONES
FROM DOM: This prayer is from one of Joni Eareckson Tada's daily devotionals - and it is short but profound! Joni adds this encouragement: "Do not give up on praying for your loved ones... no prayer is ever offered in vain!"
"Lord Jesus, I lift up before you today _________________ who does not know you as personal Savior and Lord. Rescue this dear one out of the kingdom of darkness, give this person a spirit of repentance and a home in heaven."
19. SERENITY - MOOD BALANCER
http://www.sensational.com/serenitypill2.htm
FROM DOM: Serenity (lithium orotate) from this company has been discontinued, but "lithium orotate" is available from other companies online. Serenity has helped many people with manic depression, mood swings, insomnia, uncontrollable crying, depression, etc. Has anyone tried Serenity and would like to report? Write dombush@bellsouth.net. I know a bipolar adult who has been using Serenity for 8 years with excellent results. I'm wondering how it would work for those of us with fibromyalgia-related depression and insomnia.
20. HIGH CHOLESTEROL
From a reader--
"Do you know natural things for lowering cholesterol?"
FROM DOM: I have very high cholesterol also. Anyone have ideas about how to lower it naturally, without taking dangerous statin drugs? I found this article about foods that (supposedly) can help: http://health.msn.com/health-topics/cholesterol/12-foods-that-lower-cholesterol-naturally
21. FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME
FROM DOM: I seem to have a "classic" case of FMS/CFIDS - many people can relate to my stories: fibromyalgia www.fms-help.com/fibro.htm and CFIDS www.fms-help.com/fatigue.htm. See my 100 Tips for Coping with Fibromyalgia & Insomnia at www.fms-help.com/tips.htm. A list of things I use to manage my symptoms is at www.fms-help.com/what.htm. My FMS began in 1982, so I've had a lot of time to be a guinea pig and try different things.
Dominie Bush
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