During my research on Holistic remedies for the management of Fibromyalgia, I have discovered that it has now become a highly broad subject. A wide variety of information is available from all sources. This post is going to come more from a personal side of what has worked for me, in my own management of my Fibromyalgia to allow for a more direct list of holistic remedies. I do want to note that I do talk closely with a Holistic Practitioner regarding side effects, contradictions, etc., and I myself am going to be starting courses to become a Certified Holistic Practitioner myself. I advise speaking with a certified professional to ensure that you are making the right choices in your treatment, being properly treated, and safe!
I have tried several different holistic remedies throughout the years. Currently, I am on, what I believe to be, for myself, the best combination that I have come up with yet. My current Holistic combination of treatment includes Vitamin D, Magnesium, SAMe, Creatine, and Melatonin supplements. During routine blood tests, it was found that my vitamin D, magnesium, and melatonin levels were low, and this was a reason for the increase in pain symptoms surrounding my condition. I started my research and found the supplements that were most beneficial to me.
For my lowered Magnesium levels, I take a Triple Magnesium Complex (400mg) and it has kept my levels stable. I can not say if it has helped assist in my pain management, but I have not experienced any abnormally increased pain. For my Vitamin D deficiency, I take, D3 2000 IU. I have currently been trying to wean myself from Cymbalta and find a more suitable holistic remedy that will replace this medication. I have researched and found that my best choice may be what is called SAMe (S-adenosyl-L-methionine). Cymbalta (my current prescribed medication) is a serotonin-nor epinephrine re-uptake inhibitor. It helps by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Cymbalta is known to improve mood, sleep, appetite, energy level, and decrease nervousness. IT is also known to decrease pain in Fibromyalgia. I can say that it does work, and it works well. It has been the only prescribed medication that I have remained on for years because it does work…for me. I got over the nausea side effects after about 4 months of taking it but now it is starting to cause more issues to my stomach. SAMe is similar, it is an amino acid derivative that boosts the same brain chemicals as Cymbalta but without all the side effects that come with Cymbalta. To improve my sleep quality, I have started to replace my daily dosage of Flexeril, a muscle relaxer with a Melatonin 5mg supplement an hour before bed each night. They both work in the same manner to treat the same issue, sleep quality to assist in next day pain management.
I have just recently started to investigate herbal remedies for Fibromyalgia. My research has shown that Allicin (from garlic), Japanese Knotweed, Andrographis, Sarsaparilla, Chinese Skullcap, and Berberine are all herbs that have beneficial factors to aid in the chronic pain management and other symptoms that come along with Fibromyalgia. I have yet to really try any of them but will be sure to update once I finalize my research and make final decisions!
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