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Originally Posted by feelskinny
I'm 44. This last year I've been experiencing the worst health of my life.
I've been LCing for 3 years now.
I recently had tests done (I don't go to the doctor regularly) but finally decided enough is enough.
My thyroid is good.
I don't have diabetes.
I was tested for Hemochromatosis (a genetic disease that my dad was recently diagnosed with) my iron was at 34 (30 is ideal)
I don't have MS.
Apparently I AM menopausal.
Yet the pain I'm experiencing 24/7 is going to be treated as fibro.
For the next 3 weeks I'm taking 2 Advil in the morning and 2 at night *anti inflammatory*
If this doesn't present some sort of relief, my doc says well go a step up...
I'm to check in with a report in 3 weeks.
I'm curious about how other's here are treating these symptoms.
I'm a serious LCer, and focused on high alkaline foods.
My supplements are;
300 mg Mag
1000 mg borage oil
650 cal
B-100, once/day
3,000 IU D3
3-6-9 essentials - 2/day
and now starting Femal to alleviate symptoms associated with menopause.
I'm struggling to deduce what my condition is. Meno/fibro?? The timing is very confusing concerning my diagnosis.
I appreciate any feedback. I don't want to rush into prescription meds.
I do need to get my quality of life back.
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I am menopausal and was diagnosed with fibro a couple years ago. I hate taking NSAIDS with all the inherent side effects from long-term use. ONE of the many reasons I went on LC and started taking supplements.
At my current weight:
PRESCRIPTION:
Humira Pen 40mg/.8 cc (once every two weeks - Fri) Last Dose 4/24/2011 (For Psoriatic Arthritis; autoimmune disorder. It also helps with the fibromyalgia.
Didn't experience full pain relief until I started taking supplements.)
Methotrexate 15 mg (2.5 mg tablets) once a week (Fri) Last Dose 4/24/2011 (For Plaque and Pustular Psoriasis; autoimmune disorder)
Folic Acid 1000 µg tablet 6 days a week (Sat-Thu) Last Dose 4/25/2011 (offset methotrexate)
SUPPLEMENTS (taken daily):
Biotin 2500 µg gelcap x3 / day
Chromium 350 µg tablet x1 / day
Cinnamon 500 mg capsule x1 / day
Fenugreek 610 mg capsule x1 / day
Glocosamine crystals 1 scoop x1 / day (added in food)
Lugol's 5% iodine solution 1 drop / day
Magnesium Citrate powder (400 mg Mg2+ per tsp; 1.4 tsp per day ~ current BW of 108Kg (5 mg/Kg)) Actual intake: est. 540 mg x1 / day
MSM crystals 1/2 Tbsp x4 / day (2 Tbsp total dispersed in bottles of water)*
Red Yeast Rice 600 mg capsule x1 / day
SAMe x1 / day
Salmon Oil 1000 mg gelcap x3 / day
Vitamin B12 500 µg spray x1 / day
Vitamin C 500 mg caplet x3 / day
Vitamin D3 2000 IU gelcap x5 / day
Zinc 50 mg tablet x1 / day
Melatonin 5 mg tablet x3 / night
Valerian root 3 or 4 caplets at bedtime as needed to sleep
Zyrtech at bedtime for allergies
Of all the medications and supplements I'm taking I actually gain the most relief from *MSM. I haven't taken NSAIDS in MONTHS!