valspal18

Close Fibromyalgia

Hi my name is Valerie and i have had fibro for at least a dozen years diagnosed, and was before that in just as much pain with tmj/myofascial pain syndrome for another decade. I was rear ended and had a mandibular whiplash which started it all off. Then a bunch of stressful events one after the other - bingo fibro.

Treatments

5-HTP Working / Worked

didn't notice any difference

Acupuncture Working / Worked

didn't help or temporary, a long time ago.

Aqua Therapy Working / Worked

Helps me a lot so i bought one.

Cyclobenzaprine Working / Worked

Used to take it a lot years ago. But found it made me very lethargic.

Cymbalta Working / Worked

nausea and sweats put me off. I'm anti antidepressants anyway.

Guaifenesin Working / Worked

Couldn't get past the it gets worse part of it. But still take it to help keep mucous flowing.

Heat Working / Worked

Use daily. helpful

TENS Working / Worked

Used to use it for my tmj. very helpful but a pain to use for more than one area. You have to keep buying the contact pads which are sticky and hair and dirt gets on them. Can't find it now.

Ultram Working / Worked

I think this is the same as Tramadol. if so, i use it regulary and find it helpful as long as, i don't use it everyday or too much. Then i feel awful. i use it 3 days a week.

Vitamin B12 Working / Worked

have taken it. can't say what benefit if any.

Close Hypothyroidism

i have low thyroid. just started t3 medicine or supplement. Pure triiodoliothyronine.