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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sometime 12/02/2011

I was so excited when my Dr. put me on nuvigil for my excessive tiredness. I posted a few weeks ago how great I felt. Unfortunately it didn't last. I became extremely nervous. Since I have found that I cannot take prescriptions without bad side effects, I wonder if I will ever find relief. I know we all have days when we are really tired and exhausted, but I'm tired all the time and can barely pick up a dust cloth to do a little clean up. Does anyone have any suggestions for something they have tried other than prescription drugs that seem to help? I'm willing to try almost anything that will give me some relief. Thanks

fibrolizzy 12/02/2011

Hey, I understand! I will tell you what I've tried and/or heard about. I've noticed a difference in my energy level and fibro fog with a vitamin called Alive, whole food energizer. It's got all your normal vitamins/minerals, plus whole foods that help with lots of other stuff.

I've also heard people talk about d-ribose for energy. It's something natural you can get at the health food store. B Vitamins are also good for energy.

All of these things I mentioned you can get at a health food store. I order my Alive from vitacost.com...it's a lot cheaper, even with shipping and handling.

Good luck! Elizabth

Pollybizz 12/02/2011

also have used creatine. It's a powder that muscle builders use and my doc OK'd it. Like anything else, seemed to work for 6 months so sometimes I'll alternate between D ribose and creatine

sometime 12/02/2011

Thank you for your input. At least it gives me some hope that something might just work. I just feel like I'll never be able to feel like a human being again. Thank you again and God Bless.

naturegirl65 12/02/2011

I wanted to say I take the D-ribose. I notice a difference in energy on the days I take it compared to the days I don't. I take it with me when I travel too.
I also shop at Vitacost.com and the ribose is available there. I actually couldn't find it in my local health food store.
I take B-complex. I get the sublingual liquid type which has B12. It is best to get our vitamins and minerals from food sources the best we can but we probably need some help with supplements.
I am not saying these things are a cure for the fatigue but I find they help and notice a difference if I skip days or run out.

PeaceN2You 12/02/2011

Only thing that's helped me is sublingual B-12 liquid.

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