How do you handle someone who has fibromyalgia and addicted to pills?

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I have no way of 100 % proving that she has overdosed in the past but I know she has. She was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 1993 and its gone down hill from there. I feel that she is unstable and will take drastic measures. Is there a way to have her committed for her own good?
My wife was recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and she is in constant pain. I don't know if eventually she'll need stronger doses of the medicines she takes, but we have to be understanding, it's a very painful illness and it takes a lot of patience and empathy from all of us involved. It would be really good if she / you could find a support group. Good luck.  (+ info)

What are some tips for Fibromyalgia sufferers?

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My Mom suffers from Fibromyalgia and is frequently tired, weak and in pain everyday. She also has trouble with digesting food and often feels discomfort and bloating. Does her food issues have anything to do with her Fibromyalgia? If so/not, what are some tips she could use to ease her pain and boost her energy?
Here is a list of different treatment options for Fibromyalgia:
http://www.prohealth.com/fibromyalgia/modalities.cfm

And here is a list of "Tip for Managing Daily Life" with Fibromyalgia, written by people who suffer from the disease:
http://www.prohealth.com/fibromyalgia/blog/boardDetail.cfm?id=1212521

If you need help with finding an "FM friendly" doctor, this page can help:
http://www.co-cure.org/Good-Doc.htm

I hope some of this information is helpful, and that your mom starts to feel better. Best of luck.  (+ info)

What is the best support forum online for fibromyalgia?

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I was just diagnosed with fibromyalgia earlier this week, and I am trying to learn everything I can about it so I can learn to manage it and feel better. I have tried google, and it's of no help. If anybody out there has this disease and knows of some good websites and a really good support forum, please answer my question. Thanks!
www.ivillage.com

i tried about--and found the people to be immature and unwelcoming and territorialistic

the best treatment is to educate your self--fms is HIGHLY Over diagnosed--be sure you really have it--don't blindly trust teh dioc--most are incompetant


another one--i thgink HEalthboards--is horrible--it is very restrictive --liek if someone asks how to apply for dsiability--you CANNOT list the www.ssa.gov website

or is someone asks for info on a drug--you can notlist the link to teh drug companys website...  (+ info)

What is the percentage of a transplant recipient getting fibromyalgia?

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I know my immune system is compromised & fibromyalgia is a auto-immune disorder.
Fibromyalgia is not an autoimmune disorder

It is believed to be a disorder of teh central nervous system for about 10 years. Previously it was believed to be amusculoskeletal condition. there was a theory taht it coudl bne autoimmune-but has been mostly discounted.

there is a differnece between autoimmune and immune dusfunction.

autoimmune is when the immune system attacks it's own body

immune dysfunction is when the immune system under or over reacts to foreign materials.

there is some immune dysfunction in Fibromyalgia.

i could see your concern that Fibromyalgia may cause the immune system to react even more strongly to a transplanted organ and increase the risk of rejection.

I don't know if this has ever been looked at percentage wise-

would the organ sharing network have info on things such as this?  (+ info)

What type of bread should you eat if you have fibromyalgia?

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A relative told me that I should eat white bread only if I have fibromyalgia, which I do, but I have been told wheat is healthier. Is there a website that clarifies anything? Thanks!
It seems quite unlikely to me that one type of bread is going to be preferable to another type of bread if you are suffering from fibromyalgia. Do you even understand what your condition is? Perhaps your doctors should have explained it better. It is, as it were, an umbrella term for muscle and joint soreness combined with fatigue. It is not a definite illness. It is also therefore not the same for any two persons. If any dietary measure is advisable, it would be to eat as varied and healthy as possible. In which case I would advise wholegrains. Anyway, despite (or perhaps in line with) what I said earlier, yours might be a form of fibro that is related to your eating pattern and metabolism. The point is: only you can work out what works for you.

With respect to a website. Your best source of information is here: http://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia

Good health!  (+ info)

What are some natural remedies for fibromyalgia symptoms?

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I am 23 years old and I have been diagnosed by a rheumatologist with fibromyalgia. The drugs he prescribed are helping, but I still have pain in all of my muscles. My other symptoms include muscle weakness, difficulty sleeping, fatigue, dizziness, and IBS with constipation. The constipation is even worse with the meds.
I've had fibro for several years. Glad to hear you are interested in more natural options. I tried all the prescription drugs the Dr. gave me and most of the time they didn't help and the side effects were awful. I decided to go natural. The first thing to get is Nature's Way Alive! multivites. They are very good and have everything in them to support immunity. A good calcium/magnesium supplement of 2-1 ratio, malic acid,5 htp,msm,sam e, digestive enzymes, probiotics,coq 10, milk thistle, vit c, alpha lipoic acid,valerian root, olive leaf extract, fish oil, evening primrose oil. Light exercise as tolerated, meditation and yoga are very helpful too. Vitacost.com is a good place to get your supplements. Cheap and good shipping. You have to be very careful during cold and flu season as getting sick is magnified in fibro folks. The vites I mentioned have a green food in them and mushrooms for immunity. But should you get sick or even feel like you are or know you were exposed, get an elderberry extract, zicam or cold eze. Oregano oil is nature's antibiotic and will kill alot of viruses, olive leaf is much the same. Osillo (a homeopathic remedy you can get at vitacost cheaper that anywhere else) is great. The # 1 flu remedy. Just 3 doses and you're good. If you still get sick then you know is bacterial and not viral, then use the oregano oil and olive leaf. I know this may sound like a lot but you have to try and see what works best for you. Give it at least 3 months to see how you feel. And lastly, Do all the research and learn all you can. There are some good sources of info online and some companies are coming out with multi vitamins geared for fibro people. I hope this helps some.  (+ info)

Can you explain specifically the difference between diabetic nerve pain and fibromyalgia pain?

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Medicine is connected to my fibromyalgia.
My opinion below, and I am not a doctor.

It's possible that there may not be much of a distinguishable difference. And, it may not be important because what will help one will help the other.  (+ info)

How do I get a good night sleep when dealing with Fibromyalgia?

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Does anyone have any sugestions on how to get a good night sleep when you have Fibromyalgia? I take my Ultram and Aleve before I go to bed. I fall asleep fairly easy but within a few hours I am awake and hurting. I have to get out of bed and move around and then I start all over again with trying to get some sleep. Some night all I get is 1 to 2 hours of sleep and it is taking it's toll on me.
Inability to fall asleep and stay asleep is a symptom of fibromaylgia. And when your not sleeping your muscles can heal themselves from the days use. If you continue to not sleep the other fibromyalgia symptoms will get worst, (pain, fatigue etc...). I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia for 10 yrs now. the doctor that diagnosed me did not know enough about the syndrome to treat me correctly. I am now disabled.......You should be taking a sleeping aid on nights that you are have trouble sleeping either and anti-depressant in a low dose( which also helps with pain) or a medication like lunesta or roserem). Its very important that your doctor is knowledgeable about fibromyalgia and knows how to treat it. Do some research on the internet, there are good sites that explain what you should be on for medications. If your doctor is not willing to listen to you or seems to not be up on the correct treatment, Don't wait, go to a rhumatologist or a pain clinic, the longer you wait the more damage there is being done. because my doctor didn't know what she was doing I am permanently disabled...I can no longer do many of the things I once enjoyed. I have to take 2 very strong narcotics 4 times a day to help control the pain and sometimes that doesn't work so I have to stay in bed. I hope this helps...God bless  (+ info)

Can Diet Coke cause fibromyalgia-caused backaches to get worse?

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My Mother has fibromyalgia very severely and she has lots of backaches caused by it. She drinks way too many diet cokes, and the more she drinks the more backaches she gets. Could diet cokes be causing her fibromyalgia-caused backaches to flare up? I need to know because her aches keep getting worse. Can you all help me?
Aspartame is a highly contraversial ingredient in Diet Coke that is reknown for health adversities. I would rule it down to this ingredient that is causing your Mother problematic backaches. Tell her to stop drinking it at once!  (+ info)

Does anyone know any good exercises to lose weight with fibromyalgia?

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I have had fibromyalgia my whole life, which has gotten worse since the birth of my son almost 3 years ago. I have tried exercising, but if I do too much, I get really sick. I was wondering if there are any other fibromyalgia sufferers out there that have had success with particular exercises and diets. Thank you very much!
Weight loss requires healthy food choices, calorie counting and exercise. You do not have to do stressful exercises to tone up. You can walk. If you can't walk a mile, walk a block. If you can't walk fast, walk slow. If you have to rest during the walk, go someplace like a mall where there are benches along the way and walk a piece, rest a piece. You do not have to do those impossible exercises you see at the gyms. Fibromyalgia steals your energy but you still have a little if you use it wisely and listen to your body while you are doing it. You have to work with the disorder, not try to beat it.  (+ info)

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