If' you have fibromyalgia and have researched much at all, you've probably run across Dr. Ginevra Liptan. Dr. Liptan is not only a board-certified doctor of internal medicine, but she also has fibromyalgia. After spending years using herself as a guinea pig for treatments, she now has a clinic … [Read more...]
FibroAid Fibromyalgia Multivitamin Review
Review of FibroAid Fibromyalgia Multivitamin About six months ago I was approached by the makers of FibroAid to try their fibromyalgia multivitamin. FibroAid is made by LupaVita. They also make a similar product for those with Lupus. To put it simply FibroAid takes several of the … [Read more...]
A Relaxing Recipe with Village Naturals
Perhaps the worst thing about traveling is that I don't get my nightly bath. Ever since the day (shortly after my Fibro diagnosis) that a therapist at my chiropractor told me about taking a bath in epson salts it has been part of my daily (or rather nightly) routine. The magnesium in epson salts is … [Read more...]
Fibromyalgia Nerve Pain – there might be more to it than you think.
Fibromyalgia Nerve Pain There may be more to it than you think Nerve pain is a part of fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia nerve pain is usually caused by over-active nerves. What we may not realize is how many other problems that those over-active nerves might be causing. I didn't even realize that most … [Read more...]
Muscle Spasms vs Muscle Twitches
So evidently what I've been referring to as muscle spams are actually muscle twitches. After doing a little research last night I realized that what the medical community refers to as muscle spasms are the same thing as cramps. I thought they were two different things. I do occasionally get … [Read more...]
3 Things to Create a Pain Relieving and Relaxing Bath Time
3 Things I Use to Create a Relaxing and Pain-Relieving Bath I've always heard a bath is a great way to de-stress and over the years there have been a few times that I've decided to regularly take a bath before bedtime. I haven't done it as much since we've been in this house, the bathtub … [Read more...]
4 Tips to Improve your Quality of Sleep
Sleep has been a long-standing issue for me, as it is for many who live with fibromyalgia. Sleep hygiene is often recommended for those with sleep issues. But, what is it? Basically, sleep hygiene boils down to some changes to your bedroom and bedtime routine that can help you fall asleep easier … [Read more...]
Epsom Salt Baths for Fibromyalgia
In talking to my favorite therapist at the Chiropractor office shortly after I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, I found out that she also has Fibromyalgia. She told me that what she's found helps her the most is a nightly Epson Salt baths. Epson salts are an extra source of Magnesium, soaking … [Read more...]
