first of all welcome to d.s. this is a wonderful site full of loving people always ready to help and offer advice. I have never heard of linamint but there was a post the other day about a lasy drinking apple cider vineger and i believe baking soda and she was feeling better.
It is common to hurt in one place more than another and possible that in a few days something else will be hurting.
please feel free to post any questions or hug or private message anyone. we will do our best to answer your questions. I hope you find the site insprational and helpful

hugs
alesha

Thanks for the reply. I'm so overloaded with info right now. I've read about so many supplements, medicines, and ways to change eating habits. I'm trying now to figure out what works best for me. It's nice to have this site...even though this is my first posting I don't feel alone.

my brother said he used that linument on his gout and it helped welcome great place loots of good helpful people here. im the great granny here old in age only . young at heart.gg

Hi nattyo, just wanted to say welcome to DS. Lots of nice and supportive people here at DS. I have never heard of the horse linamint so not sure about that. Have heard of the vinegar but believe it has to be diluted not sure if you took it full strength but that would be pretty strong ? Been awhile since I read that one. It seems like what works for one person does not always work for another so is a trial and error type of situation to find what will work best for you.
Take care gentle hugs

Welcome to DS. I have never heard about the horse linament! For me, my pain is worse in my back and my arms. You have to think about it in terms of pain amplification. Having FM is like having the volume turned up on your pain, so if you have any niggles to start with, they will naturally hurt more than other parts of your body. The same thing can also happen when we use our muscles too much. I cannot handwrite anymore, because using those hand muscles makes my hand really hurt, but I can type.
I hope this helps

Welcome to DS.

I copied this from WebMD.

What Are the Risks of Apple Cider Vinegar?
On the whole, the risks of taking occasional, small amounts of apple cider vinegar seem low. But using apple cider vinegar over the long term, or in larger amounts, could have risks. Here are some things to keep in mind.

Apple cider vinegar is highly acidic. The main ingredient of apple cider vinegar is acetic acid. As the name suggests, it's quite harsh. Apple cider vinegar should always be diluted with water or juice before swallowed. Pure apple cider vinegar could damage the tooth enamel and the tissues in your throat and mouth. One study found a woman who got an apple cider vinegar supplement stuck in her throat. She seemed to have suffered lasting damage to her esophagus. Vinegar has been known to cause contact burns to the skin.

Long-term use of apple cider vinegar could cause low potassium levels and lower bone density. If you already have low potassium or osteoporosis, talk to your doctor before using apple cider vinegar.

Apple cider vinegar could theoretically interact with diuretics, laxatives, and medicines for diabetes and heart disease.

If you have diabetes, check with your doctor before using apple cider vinegar. Vinegar contains chromium, which can alter your insulin levels. What Are the Risks of Apple Cider Vinegar? continued...
Using apple cider vinegar supplements -- instead of the liquid itself -- adds another layer of risk. You just can't be sure what you're really getting. Unlike medicines, supplements are not regulated by the FDA. They aren't routinely tested for effectiveness or even basic safety. A 2005 study looked at the ingredients of eight different brands of apple cider vinegar supplements. The researchers found that:

The ingredients listed on the box did not reflect the actual ingredients. The ingredients varied a great deal between different brands. The recommended dosages varied a great deal between brands.
Most disturbing, the chemical analysis of these samples led the researchers to doubt whether any of these brands actually contained any apple cider vinegar at all.

Should I Use Apple Cider Vinegar?
The answer depends on how you want to use apple cider vinegar. As a salad dressing, you should be fine. But taken as a daily medical treatment, it could be a little more risky. Yes, some studies of applecider vinegar are intriguing. But a lot more research needs to be done. Right now, there is not enough evidence that apple cider vinegar -- or any vinegar -- has any health benefit for any condition. Since the benefits are unknown, so are the risks.

If you're thinking about trying apple cider vinegar, talk to your doctor first. It's always worth getting an expert's advice. Your doctor can also make sure that the apple cider vinegar won't affect other health conditions or the effectiveness of the medicines you take. Trying to control a serious medical condition on your own with an unproven treatment is both unwise and dangerous.

Please becareful if using applecider vinger

Welcome to the group and glad you found us. I just adore this DS site - it is encouraging, and very informative.

Having a couple of specific places that hurt are common - my left hip and right elbow and wrist do me in. I agree with what the others said in that you will find that you have different pains all over and some will be worse than the others. My hip acted up for 6 months and knock on wood here...lol It hasnt hurt recently.

Lots of people hurt when it rains and or gets cold - the weather aggraviates symtoms.

As for toxins the best out there is Glutathione which you can find in undenatured Whey Protein, watermelon, asparagus. The supplement is not advised or not supposed to be effective. Milk thistle, Pomegrante juice, CoQ10, Lipoic acid, Vit C are good antiditoxants. Glucosamine sulfate + Knox geletin oral collagen is good for muscles and joints.

I look forward to interacting with you on this site.

welcome nattyo,
you will find lots of help and info. Sometimes the best place to start is reading past postings, and of course never hesitate to ask questions. I hope you find lots of friends, comfort and answers.

I think that horse stuff is called DMSO and it did work for me in the past, but ya it smells weird and I could taste it in my mouth and smell it coming out of my pores.

Welcome to the FMily. Lots of info and good people here. Yes have heard of and used horse linament. lol. Yes strong smell!

welcome.its always nice to meet some one new,but kinda sad about the cicumstances.i'm not sure which horse linament you are talking about but i have used dmso for decades both on horses and myself.i have found it to be good on problems in joints and with connective tissue.it works best over time,applied directly to the injury site (brush on,when it drys brush some more)for about 20 minutes then wash.this needs to be done regularly for 30-45 days.you want to have clean unbroken skin and try just a little first as it can burn some people.plus it goes right through the skin and can take with it anything you have on there.when i put it on my neck for the arthiritis i can taste it and its on my breathe within 15 min.for me it is usefull only on the parts that have an actual injury or such, but decreasing pain and inflamation in these areas can help,if not reduce then at least not exacerbate the fibro pain.

Hi and welcome home hun!

I've never heard of horse linamet before. But heck, 7 months ago, I never heard of many of the natural remedies.
You'll find that others here have similar or exact pains/ aches/ fatigue cycles and such here. It helps...me at least to believe I'm not so much of a freak of nature I used to think I was.
I'm still only ankle deep into this Fibro world, so I'm still learning myself.

I'm glad that you found DS & welcome.

Hugs,
jen

Welcome and hugs!

I got fs from a car accident in 2005, I can problem help you with some of your questions. I have tried every drug from a-z and I worked in pharnacy for 20years until last aug.
i take only 3 meds a day-I was on 9--I get needles in my need to numb pain and help with spasms. My dr is wonderful been with him from beginning. If u would like to discuss it further just let me know. I will do what ever i can to make sure I let u know what I know. Larac. Have a nice day.

Welcome to our fmily it is so great you found us..
My pain travels constantly.There is alot of things you can do Make sure you have your vitiam D levels checked for sure it is so important.I just got all the sugar and processed flour out of my diet Im hoping to see a difference.,..PLease make yourself at home and gentle hugs..