Wed, Jun-11-08, 16:28
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Senior Member
Posts: 2,011
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Plan: Protein Power
Stats: 190/169/140
BF:
Progress: 42%
Location: New York
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I keep my fibro relatively under control by doing a number of different things:
1) I take cod liver oil, magnesium, and apple cider vinegar. I used to take a supplement containing magnesium and malic acid, but I lost my source for that combined supplement and I'm doing well on my homemade/less processed version.
2)I strictly avoid dairy and gluten, and less strictly avoid legumes and keep gluten free grains (rice, corn, quinoa, etc) to a bare minimum.
3) I take Ultram ER to help with the pain
3) I use a topical pain rub (containing capsicain and menthol) on my shoulders, where my pain is the worst.
4) I take 5-HTP to help me fall asleep at night (and also to keep seratonin levels high- I started this when I was weaning off Prozac years ago) and extra melatonin on nights I have a lot of trouble sleeping. Getting enough rest is vital in preventing flares, and getting rid of them when they come.
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