Loving autumn, withdrawals are so difficult, even when you taper like you are. The only thing that I've found to help are herbal/homeopathic, which need to be used cautiously, under a doctor's supervision. I use Valerian, Calm Fortes, for pain, and, for muscle cramps, Hyland's Mag, Phos, 6x for leg cramps and restless legs. In Washington State cannabis is legal. I don't smoke it; I use the muscle rub, and it really helps.

I hope you get some relief soon.

@journeythru,TY for answering. I have taken Mag in the past and should take that up again. I have to be careful with that tho...as far as it sending me to the bathroom in a emergency state : / I do take Valerian and that helps me sleep. I need to look into the Calm Fortes & Phos? What's that? Cannabis is not legal in tx,but they need to get on the ball with that! I would love to have some of that muscle rub!!! Dang...I'm so jealous! I've used the mag spray as a muscle rub tho.

A friend of mine told me about Black Cherry Fruit capsules. Have you read about that? Ppl w/inflammation swear by it. My lymphnodes are all swollen and hurt to the touch...I'm wondering if it would benefit me. I'm prob going to try it...why not?

I've not heard of the Black Cherry for inflammation, but I think it's a good endorsement that you know people that it has helped, so I'd try it. Swollen lymph nodes is serious. Have you seen a doctor?

Actually it's Hyland's Mag, PHos, 6x; it's a blend used for muscle cramps, muscle twitching and pain. I take 8 during a muscle cramp, and it goes away. I use it preventively, also. You get it at the Health Food Store.

Good luck with all of this. I can say, in this instance, I feel your pain.

Yes cherries for inflammation and also Pineapple too. I will post some links to some articles about it.

Cherries Fight Inflammation

Cherries are important for their ability to control inflammation. A growing body of scientific research indicates that inflammation contributes to diseases such as heart disease, arthritis, and obesity.

Sweet or tart, cherries are a powerhouse of anti-inflammatory nutrients.

A study from University of California at Davis found that regular consumption of cherries for 28 days produced a decrease in biochemical signs of inflammation in blood, including a 25 percent reduction in C-reactive protein (CRP), the most widely studied marker of inflammation. Elevation of CRP in blood is associated with an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/leo-galland-md/cherry-season-fight-pain-_b_844654.html

I was on tramadol at the beginning of my illness and I too weaned myself off. I could not tolerate the side effects and prefer a natural approach. It wasn't too bad weaning myself off because I wasn't on it that long. Have you spoken to your doc about any suggestions to successfully wean yourself off.

I'm sorry you don't live in a medical marijuana state as it works wonders for fibro pain. They have some really awesome pain rubs, creams and lotions that work on contact. There are also edibles (cookies, brownies, candy etc) that also work well. There is a rub on cream that I know of that is made from the hemp plant that can be used for pain. (Hemp is not the same as marijuana as it contains very little THC) The product is legal in all 50 states because it contains less than 1% thc. Thc is responsible for the high feeling that the marijuana plant induces. The cream is a CBD reach cream which contains nothing psychoactive. The company who makes it is called hemp meds px. I have not tried their pain cream, but heard from others that it worked.

You can also try soaking in hot Epsom salt baths, using heated blankets, heating pads or soaking in a hot tub. As far as magnesium is concerned you have to find the right amount for your body or it will give you diarrhea if taken in excess. It can be beneficial for muscle spasms, but you must find the correct dosage. You may also want to consider body work. I get massages regularly to help keep my muscles loose. I hope you find relief soon.

Thanks Daisy,journey,I've not seen a dr recently concerning my swollen lymphs,but they've seen them in my neck before. I had an abnormal mamm once and had a biopsy & during that time had some swelling under my arm. They never said it was anything to worry about. It happens when I feel my worst,I guess it's just my bodies reaction to feeling really bad. Thank you for being a friend :)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FNZ3018/ref=mp_s_a_1_16?qid=1405199252&sr=8-16&pi=SX200_QL40

Here's a link to the cbd cream on amazon.

Also, here's a link to the Hemp Meds site.

http://hempmedspx.com/cibaderm/

Cocoa,you're so right...I NEED the body massages so badly. Money is so super tight and I'm so limited to things...I've gotten them before and I need them again. I will look into the cream too. I soak in the epsom salt quite a bit and my heating pad/blanket is my dear sweet friend. I am weaning myself in smaller steps than advised by dr. I can't do it as fast as they have suggested. I know it effects everyone differently...I've weaned myself off all other meds/psych meds/pain w/less of a problem!!! It's CRAZY. Ultimately I know it's going to be hard dealing with my pain w/o drugs...my fear is that I won't be successful w/o them. I want so badly to be tho.

Cocoa,

Do you use Marijuana for your Fibro pain? Just wondering. Thanks! :)

I have used vitamin E 400-800 mg for restless legs. Don't know why it works but it does work for me. There is a drug call MIripex that helps with restless legs. It might help with withdrawal, but this is just speculation on my part. It increases dopamine which is a "feel good" neurotransmitter. I was never on a high dose, but never had a problem going off of it, but it does have nausea as a side effect.

Yes Daisy. I use the rub on creams, lotions, and topical oils. They work awesome and you do not get any euphoria from them. I also use tinctures that you put into your tea. You only need a drop or two to help relieve the pain. I have my pain under pretty good control now, so I primarily use the drops for flare-ups.

If I'm having mild pain, or tight muscles I use the cbd enriched hemp oil drops by hemp meds or Dixie botanical dew drops. Both are made from the Hemp plant (cousin to marijuana) and are very high in a compound called cbd. Cbd is good for pain, inflammation, anxiety etc. You do not need a medical marijuana card to get the cbd enriched oils because they are low in thc and don't cause any psychoactive effects.

Lovingautumn my massages are covered by my insurance company. They cover them through my chiropractor. I didn't even know that I could get massages covered through my chriopractor, until I went to his office. Before I started getting massages through my chiropractor I used groupon to get discounted coupons. Some places will even give you a discount if you go twice a month.