A 2010 review of studies on alternative treatments for Fibromyalgia in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine determined that the following have significant effect on treating Fibromyalgia. Acupuncture - Having needles poked into your skin doesn't sound pleasant, but it really … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Toni Dawn (The Girl in Yoga Pants)
My interview this week is with Toni Dawn of Bristol, TN (not too far from me). She was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in May of 2012, at the age of 38. Tell us a bit about yourself and your life. I’m married. My husband is active-duty military. His work is three hours away, so he is … [Read more...]
Controlling Negative Thoughts: Why I Chose to Seek Help
After letting the chronic pain and related issues drag me down the last three months I decided I finally had enough and had to do something. I'd reached a point where I didn't have the answer and couldn't quite get a handle on what I needed to do on my own. I needed help controlling my negative … [Read more...]
My Experience With Myofascial Release Therapy
A couple of months ago I bought a Groupon for a local Myofascial Release (MFR) therapist. Unlike most Groupons this guy came highly recommended by others who had used him, and he was mainly using Groupon as a way to provide a great deal for local Fibromyalgia patients. I was able to get a 3-pack … [Read more...]
Review: Tai Chi Basics
After reading a few dozen articles extolling the virtues of Tai Chi for those of us with Fibromyalgia, I finally broke down and gave it a try. I knew I needed something I could do that would get me moving slowly, but I found many Yoga moves too stressful on my upper body/neck issues. After reading … [Read more...]
Accupuncture Effects Proven
For as old a technique as accupuncture is, you'd think there'd be more proof behind it by now. But, it's amazing how few studies have been done on how or why accupuncture actually helps. Those of us who have tried it could tell you it helps, but we don't know why. A German study was recently done … [Read more...]
Ginger for Pain Relief?
A recent study has shown that ginger does in fact reduce muscle pain by about 25%. I love ginger, love the smell and the taste. I'm thinking ginger tea could be a great additive to my daily regimen. They say that the benefits are much like that of an NSAID, which I can't take so this may be a great … [Read more...]
Alternative Treatments: Acupuncture
I've been getting acupuncture regularly now for a while and today I was reminded of just how much it helps. My chiropractor originally started giving me acupuncture when I first started having issues with TMJ and nothing else seemed to be helping my migraines (this was before we even realized it was … [Read more...]
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Fear of Pain
Cognitive behavioral therapy helps Fibromyalgia patients deal with fear of pain I was just reading an article that mentioned Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a treatment for Fibromyalgia. The part that caught my attention was: In this study, similarly, CBT sessions were designed to help the … [Read more...]
Watsu for Fibromyalgia
Watsu for Fibromyalgia pain relief! When I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, my doctor recommended water-based physical therapy. I had no idea what that meant and assumed it was just water aerobics. Luckily, I was wrong. Shortly after beginning physical therapy I was introduced to Watsu, a type of … [Read more...]
