This area is inspired by a wonderful list which one of our friends wrote up and was so well received on our facebook page: It is helpful for people to have an area to come and read in a streamlined way.
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Live and Learn. Learn and Live Better! is my motto. I'm Mardy Ross, and I founded Lumigrate in 2008 after a career as an occupational therapist with a background in health education and environmental research program administration. Today I function as the desk clerk for short questions people have, as well as 'concierge' services offered for those who want a thorough exploration of their health history and direction to resources likely to progress their health according to their goals. Contact Us comes to me, so please do if you have questions or comments. Lumigrate is "Lighting the Path to Health and Well-Being" for increasing numbers of people. Follow us on social networking sites such as: Twitter: http://twitter.com/lumigrate [1] and Facebook. (There is my personal page and several Lumigrate pages. For those interested in "groovy" local education and networking for those uniquely talented LumiGRATE experts located in my own back yard, "LumiGRATE Groove of the Grand Valley" is a Facebook page to join. (Many who have joined are beyond our area but like to see the Groovy information! We not only have FUN, we are learning about other providers we can be referring patients to and 'wearing a groove' to each other's doors -- or websites/home offices!) By covering some of the things we do, including case examples, it reinforces the concepts at Lumigrate.com as well as making YOU feel that you're part of a community. Which you ARE at Lumigrate!
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Comments
Mardy, you've been doing a great job keeping us informed about FM! keep up the good work
I am looking for some insight. I just stopped taking Lyrica as after 8 years, I don't feel it's doing me any good. I do have Hypothyroid, and every month/week it seems I come up with other medical issues. It's hard for me to use the bathroom, my stomach looks like I am 9 months pregnant, brain fog, achiness, pain....
My doctor, well I don't think he has any other options for me. I've developed gastritis so he took me off my pain meds. NOW What?? I started taking fish oil & glucosamine supplements, but I need help. It is very depressing having to live like this with out any answers.
Thanks!
Julie,
I have gastritis too, and I still take pain meds. I take a PPI or whatever it's called, prescription stomach acid reliever, and I have no problems!
My other comment for you would be that it does seem that after a while, our meds don't see to be as effective. I've found when I get that way, I have to switch things around (with my doc of course). I go back to other meds that I've used before, or try something new. It might be some trial and error, but I usually find another good cocktail for me. Then, after a while, I go back to the original cocktail. I might be on one for 2 years or more, but that kind of cycling has worked well for me.
Other helpful supplements include a good magnesium and malic acid, the B vitamins and D3.
Good luck!
Aimee
~~Aimee
Aimee Shannon is a licensed social worker who has fibromyalgia along with a collection of other illnesses. Aimee is passionate that those dealing with chronic illnesses need education and support to best manage their illnesses. Along with writing for Lumigrate, Aimee can be found leading a support group on Facebook, as well as two in person support groups in the Dayton Ohio region. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fibromyalgia-Support-Groups-by-Aimee/94975642116 [8]I wanted to not let more time go by since Julie824 wrote in... I will do a blog hopefully tomorrow about the seminar about detox and cleanse tonight at the IMC but that is one seminar we do have on Lumigrate already and all those symptoms you mentioned are covered in the seminar as things that are telling you a detox/cleanse might be helpful. However, it is important to note that if person has significant GI issues they should get their GI system healthy before doing a cleanse and if you haven't read the blog about his previous seminar about intestinal health then maybe start there (and it's FREE too, whereas the seminar is $20 to download although it's important to note you get the whole handout in a file as well as the video (if you order it'll take a few minutes for the email to arrive in your mailbox but then there are two files in the email, one for the video and one of the handout). It's a ton of info he packs in I think it's an hour (it went 90 minutes in person today but there was the acupuncturist bringing her very interesting perspective to it) and you really can do a cleanse from it ... much cheaper than seeing a naturopath IF you're lucky enough to have one in your area even! Also, some people (myself included) just embrace the core concepts for a long time instead of doing the full on cleanse because (I'll speak for myself) I really haven't had a 21 day period of time where I wanted to take the risk of stirring things up for myself, because of this being a new business and I just have been very busy. Anyway, GREAT question and I'm glad others are giving their input here! Wise gal that was saying that about rotating the 'cocktail' back and forth, I notice that as well and probably have forgotten to mention that so THANKS!
Live and Learn. Learn and Live Better! is my motto. I'm Mardy Ross, and I founded Lumigrate in 2008 after a career as an occupational therapist with a background in health education and environmental research program administration. Today I function as the desk clerk for short questions people have, as well as 'concierge' services offered for those who want a thorough exploration of their health history and direction to resources likely to progress their health according to their goals. Contact Us comes to me, so please do if you have questions or comments. Lumigrate is "Lighting the Path to Health and Well-Being" for increasing numbers of people. Follow us on social networking sites such as: Twitter: http://twitter.com/lumigrate [1] and Facebook. (There is my personal page and several Lumigrate pages. For those interested in "groovy" local education and networking for those uniquely talented LumiGRATE experts located in my own back yard, "LumiGRATE Groove of the Grand Valley" is a Facebook page to join. (Many who have joined are beyond our area but like to see the Groovy information! We not only have FUN, we are learning about other providers we can be referring patients to and 'wearing a groove' to each other's doors -- or websites/home offices!) By covering some of the things we do, including case examples, it reinforces the concepts at Lumigrate.com as well as making YOU feel that you're part of a community. Which you ARE at Lumigrate!