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[Coolbleweyz]

Hi all. I am here to gain and give support to others with fibro, or anything related to it. I am also Bipolar, so I have significant stress at times. I am looking forward to interacting.

[Lucy41]

Hi I’m new to this and want to make as many friends with fibromyalgia and other conditions as I can you feel so lonely facing the world in pain day in day out 🙃

[bookish in reply to Lucy41]

Hi and welcome. Good to meet you.

[Midori]

Welcome!

[bookish]

Hi and welcome. You probably already know, so my apologies if I'm stating the obvious, but there are possible connections between the two. Variations on the COMT enzyme gene (polymorphisms) can affect neurotransmitters and oestrogen metabolism and also connect to methylation issues, as COMT is a methyl reaction. COMT and MTHFR are common variants and don't necessarily affect your health but COMT vulnerabilities have been suggested as one possible cause of Fibro and also of Bipolar, so it might be worth some thought. I have slow COMT and slightly slow MTHFR and with combination of history, family history, symptoms etc and after testing found that they are impacting my health. Magnesium can help increase COMT function and I also use a small amount of methylfolate and B12 successfully, although some with COMT issues can't tolerate much methyl at all. Lots you can do with diet, lifestyle and supplements if it turns out that these are an issue for you. Best wishes

[Hazel_Angelstar Administrator FMA UK Staff]

hi and a warm welcome to our community. Here you will find information, support, friendship and laughter too. You can find general information on our main site fmauk.org xxx