Fibromyalgia Support Group

You're not alone in your pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. If you're trying to cope with pain throughout your body, sleep problems, general fatigue, or other common fibromyalgia symptoms, you're in the right place. The community is here for you to talk about therapies and share your challenges.

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bluesun 04/01/2008

eat prunes or drink plum juice all the time to aid in digestion? It's not like a have a bad diet. But every time I hear about the prunes and plums thing it's always associated with over the hill people, which makes me feel old cuz i'm 26. I also drink aloe vera juice and I eat veggies and fruit as well. my mom who is turning 60 eats less fiber than me and she doesn't need any digestive aids. She has a healthy digestive system.
That's not the only thing that makes me feel old. I have to have ensure stocked in my cupboard and carry 1 in my bag always in case I don't have the energy to chew or my stomach is too upset to eat. I also have apple sauce handy. And I find myself eating softer foods more and more. Is this all fibro related or am I just aging way too fast? Or is it both?? Did I mention that I have arthritis in my spine as well?? Who else here is young but old?

deleted_user 04/01/2008

You might have IBS and GERD. I know my IBS came along with my firbo but I already had my acid reflux

bluesun 04/01/2008

Ya i was already diagnosed with IBS. I just can't imagine what I may be like in 20 years. You know, every time I go to the VA or to a docs appt, I'm always the youngest one there. In fact, I never see anyone else of my generation around. Not very comforting to me.

deleted_user 04/01/2008

I take things to help move my bowels if that's what you mean. Currently taking a variety of things as suggested by a few members here because of getting constipated from the pain meds. I'm 47, but have had these prob lems m ost of my life!

deleted_user 04/01/2008

IBS is very Common ...eat Yogurt !!
I eat alotsa Yogurt...I still have tummy issues...but not near what I was having before..

Prunes....YUKK !!

bluesun 04/01/2008

I do like yogurt but I love cheese! I'm a cheese maniac!
I should go to the store and get some more yogurt as well.

deleted_user 04/01/2008

i take 400 mg of magnesium that i just buy at walmart that helps me. i already have constip issues but now i have at least 1 a day sometimes 2. just have learned that from being a nurse and stuff prescribed by MD's at work
gl
huggs

deleted_user 04/01/2008

I've been eating the probiotic yogurt yoplait puts out. I'm kinda picky though, I only like the strawberry. Prunes, yuck! Don't think I could do it if I had to!

bluesun 04/01/2008

Well I get the orange flavored ones, so it's not to bad.

deleted_user 04/01/2008

Peppermint Gels made by the Now corporation, are excellent to soothe the intestines. You can get this at a nature store. You take two to three on an empty stomach.
Also, you might need to add acidophilus to your diet. You also take those on an empty stomach. Those increase the friendly bacteria in our digestive systems making digestion easier. Walmart and most stores carry this.
For cases where you need relief quicker, peppermint tea or ginger tea is very good for indigestion.
best wishes

deleted_user 04/01/2008

I am young but old too BLUESUN! In fact, we are both the same age! I have felt 80 years old for many years now.

I was diagnosed with IBS as well. That is also a symptom of Fibro. Im sure it is related. Just keep eating leafy veggies. Try not to eat alot of meat and junk. Leafy veggies, water, grapes, things like that.
HUGS
JBEAN

bluesun 04/01/2008

I take probiotics as well

bluesun 04/01/2008

Jellybean, it sucks, huh?
You know i've had days where elderly people with walkers walk faster than me! Although I've improved a lot. Have you had that happen to you?

deleted_user 04/01/2008

OMG, I have that happen too, with the elderly. There's this woman where I work who is 102 and she is so fast with her walker, God Bless her!

bluesun 04/01/2008

One time when I was trying to extend my temp handicap placard, my doc at the time asked me why I think I need one. I told her about the elderly that walk way faster than me and said to her, "don't you see something wrong with that picture??"
So she looked over my back injury information and signed the renewal form.

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