: : : I am interested in treatments that others are receiving for their FMS. My doctor is reluctant to adequately treat my pain and fatigue due to addiction concerns. While I understand his concern, my quality of life is drastically diminished. He(my Dr.) considers FMS to be a sleep disorder, but from the info I have acquired it seems to be a pain or neuro disorder. Am I right?....or is he? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanx!
: : : Judy

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: : Judy,
: : A sleep disorder is only one component of FMS. If our sleep gets regulated, we have a better chance of our other symptoms diminishing. We don't know if the sleep disorder is caused by neurochemical imbalances or if it causes neurochemical imbalances. All we know is that they go hand-in-hand. A good doctor should not deny you pain relief but a cautious doctor will start slowly and will monitor you closely. Discuss your options with your physician. If they don't make sense, then get another physician.

: : Cheryl

: judy,have you tried liquid minerals i know of one woman that has seen amazing results with them. Not just any kind of minerals but the kind that are body ready.These have broken the blood brain barrier and go directly to the cells. She has been sleeping much better on the minerals and vitamins that seem to be deficient in patients with this condition.When you get a chance look up the Eniva Websight look under minerals they have the answer to some of your concerns if not all of them.They may be able to get you in touch with the woman I have been talking aboutIf you decide to join the company join under the dist.#4740 I can say that many people have been helped by these products.Debi PS It is worth a look.

Debi,
No 2 people with FMS respond the same way to any therapy -- natural or drug.
In addition, a therapy that worked well for one person may stop working
after weeks or months and never work again -- even after stopping it for a
few months and starting it again. I am a biochemist who has had FMS for the
past 52 years. Unless I see a trial of, at least, 1000 people with a 5 year
follow-up rate, I can't conclude that a product would be "helpful" to FMS
patients. Too many fibro patients have gotten their hopes up my something
that was supposed to help them only to be sadly disappointed. I appreciate
your information but we, at FibroDoc.org could never make a claim that any
product was helpful for FMS patients without seeing the conclusive
scientific documentation.

Cheryl