Grrrrrrrrr...I'm in agony.

[clareboitelle]

Hello all. I'm a newbie and have been dealing with a flare up (angelversaries to deal with) and I'm in pain....almost everywhere esp both arms, neck and upper trapeze, lower back and all usual random hand pain, leg pain, shoulders, hot n cold. I'm wanting to tackle it holistically and wondered what tips people had. I've jyst finished anotber high dose vit D. I eat healthy (apart from over indulgence of dark chocolate - my weakness 😁), I make up golden paste (turmeric paste), I eat loads of ginger and garlic. I'm thinking of supplements is 5htp. What other things are worth me trying. I do yoga when I can, meditate, walk my dog loads bur feel so so rubbish. Your advice would be most welcome. It's a minefield our there. 💛👼👼💛

T

[Hidden]

Hello Claire

Welcome to this lovely group.

Have you tried Epsom Salts for the bath or spray magnesium oil? They are not miracle workers, but I find the oil really helps to take the edge off the pain.

X

[clareboitelle in reply to Hidden]

I do use Epsom salts and essential oils in the bath. Not tried the magnesium oil. It that a quick relief oil?

[TheAuthor]

Hi clareboitelle

I sincerely hope that you are feeling as well as you possibly can be today? Welcome to the forum and it is wonderful to make your acquaintance. I have pasted for you below a link to our mother site, FMA UK which hosts loads of useful Fibro information:

fmauk.org/

I personally use a TENS Machine when my pain becomes a little too severe and I have found that this works well for me.

According to the *Natural Medicine Journal 5-HTP can cause:

*5-HTP may cause abdominal pain, absence of menstrual bleeding, agitation, aggressiveness, anorexia, anxiety, depressed mood, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, ear buzzing, eosinophilia, eosinophilia myalgia syndrome (EMS), euphoria, fatigue, gas, gastrointestinal side effects, hand wringing, headache, heartburn, hives, ...

I want to sincerely wish you all the best of luck and please take care of yourself my friend.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[spider555]

I'm using mindfulness apps.

One looks good about kindness and compassion.

Had a flare up today. Boo.