I think I'm in a fibro flare and it is not fun. I still need those epsom salts. If it ain't one thing it the other. :( I think I'm just going through a down period for me. I hope it will soon right itself.

:( I know what you mean Jo, we all get those times when it seems that one thing after another keeps us from feeling good, but it sure helps us enjoy the good times when they roll.

Marti

Jo, have you tried magnesium? I used to have a recipe for making a magnesium rub for Alex as autistics are prone to aches and pains, it worked wonders for him. I will see if I can find it and post it if you like.

>>I am sure that a handy person can come up with a cream/ ointment in the same way I did but here is the formula I have been using for about a year now. We use it after a bath before bed and as a hand and foot lotion during PT and to soothe. It absorbs fine and leaves only a little powder type residue.

1 cup Epsom salts
2 t non-aluminum baking soda
1/2 cup boiling distilled water
2 T glycerin
1/4 cup almond, olive, or sunflower oil
1/2 cup favorite natural lotion or cream from HFS OR 1/2 cup coconut butter

optional
a few drops lavender or other essential oils
a T flaxseed oil
a T evening primrose oil
a T of MSM powder to boost sulfate levels

This is like making real mayonnaise, you need to blend at high speed and add ingredients a little at a time.
Boil water and add to Epsom salts and baking soda in blender, pulse till dissolved and not grainy (must be boiling).
Add glycerin, then slowly add oils while blending to emulsify.
Still blending add lotion, cream, or coconut butter a little at a time.
Pour into a clean container, preferably ceramic or glass (I use a wide mouth mason jar that I can sterilize).
If this separates into layers when cool, rewarm and add 2T guar gum dissolved into a bit of hot water, reblend and cool.

This is not my recipe that Iused to use but it is very similar. For an article on Magnesium and it includes some warnings for those with adrenal insufficiency go to

http://users.mrbean.net.au/%7Ewlast/magnesiumchloride.html
not sure how accurate it is but it "appear" to be well written.

Sue, I didn't know autistics were prone to pain. I'm very sorry to hear that about your son. He is very lucky to have you. You're a good mom.

Thank you so much...I didn't realize that autism caused pain either. I know a little boy who suffers from it. He has made a lot of progress, but it does take a lot of care and concern from the parent(s). I saw this with Sam...he is a lovely child as is your son, Alex.

Because autistics tend to have loose joints etc they are susceptible to joint and muscular pain. There have been a lot of studies done on their susceptibility to have problems with diet etc. Many reputable websites mention magnesium as one of the major reasons for both the pain and dietary problems. Epsom salt baths and magnesium rubs is what helps alex, some people sprinkle magnesium powder onto their childrens foods but that would not be an option for us. Not all auatistics have this problem but a large enough number do that there hav e been studies etc done on it. Alex isn't as bad as what he used to be, he is gradually getting better co-ordination and is generally more active which helps with muscle tone etc.

Magnesium can also be good with arthritis, cramping etc so it could be well worth a try.

I take magnesium by mouth , but need to get some epsom salts. I really think the magnesium helps...

Does anyone have digestive symtoms with their fibro? I do sometimes and I think that's a recognized symtom of Fibro. I feel like an autoimmune patient right now! As though you are fighting a bug of some sort...real technical here.... :lol:

Jo, I have digestive problems all the time, but have never noticed if it is worse during a fibro flare. I think I will journal this and see if there is any kind of pattern. Hope you feel better soon..Maureen :(

The last two days have been better energy-wise. I still have intestinal trouble and am still a bit fibro, but I see some improvement! (0) (0) (0)

Thanks for all your support and I need to get those Epsom Salts. ;)

I got to ethusiatic! I am just not well. I have IBS or whatever this is: diarrehea and really my lower abdomen is achy. Yesterday and even Sat. I felt like my food was digesting slow. I had this a lot until I went on T3. I just took a new probiotic I have. I hope it helps. I feel down and out over this...I want to cry...but that want help.

Jo, I'm very sorry you're not doing too well. I was looking in one of my books to see what I can find on indigestion for you and I was quite surprised when under "diseases associated with indigestion", number 1 was Addison's Disease. How about that!

From what I read here, the diseases on the list, or more likely, the treatment for said diseases, cause a decrease in hydrochloric acid production, and put simply, your food doesn't digest properly. Digestive enzymes are recommended. I know you already take them. Try different brands until you find one you like. Or if you want to try mine, I'll send you some. I guess everybody knows by now that I swear by them.

I swear the company should pay me for all the advertising I do for them. The last time I talked to the rep to order some, I told her I give them away and she threw in four free bottles. Which I promptly gave away. :lol:

Jo...Huey's post addresses fibro pain and she mentions that her doc gave her Amytriptillin.

Sorry things are not going well healthwise for you. Have you been stressed lately?


:) Gwen

You know Gwen I have had stress lately and went a few night not getting much sleep and that will sure bring on a flare. I have some things going on that I will just have to come to peace with and stop say I wish ...I was not thinking how troubling and stiffling having my older bro next door would be...I have just got to get past this resentment, because I believe no one else will take it on...he is 75 yrs and is very self centered...so yes I've been stressed! :lol:

I read what Huey wrote too. I have known that they gave elavil for it...I use Lexapro and Xanax, but sometimes I just get a flare and i think you're point about stress is valid! Thanks... :)

Yep! I think a lot of my trouble is definately stress. But things are bothering me more than a few months ago...i may have been so drugged I didn't care! ;) I was on a lot of Neurontin, Xanxa and Lexapro...I'm down off the Neurontin, and have really cut the Xanax. So, stressed or spacey...not a good choice is it?