osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia

RE: osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia

Hi Kath [sm=wave.gif]

I wondered if you've seen this thread on Fibromyalgia/ME? Quite a few people suggest that reflexology might help. There are other useful tips posted there as well.
[link= http://www.healthypages.net/forum/fb.asp?m=254487 ]http://www.healthypages.net/forum/fb.asp?m=254487[/link]

Hope this helps.[sm=hug.gif]

MFairy
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RE: osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia

hi moonfairy
just read the thread..it still upset me..its a horrible thing to have..there is no cure..
i been on the pc for 3 hrs looking for ways to get help with no luck..
i know exercise can only help..which i do in moderation...i used to be so active..
i know what reflexology is..so will check it out..
thank you for replying i appreciate it...
kath[sm=FIFangel.gif]

RE: osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia

Hi Kath

I work for a Rheumatologist and he has written a book on Fibromyalgia to help his patients if you are interested I can send you a copy.

Love and light

Anne

RE: osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia

:)hi anne
thats very kind of you
thank you so much..will pm you
kath[sm=FIFangel.gif]

anne cant pm you..your inbox is full.........

RE: osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia

:)just been told about somethingto take for fibromyalgia..montmorency cherry capsules..they cost ..£22 00..for 60 capsules...but its hard to found a health shop near me that sells them...
so had to go on ebay..
kath [sm=FIFangel.gif]

RE: osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia

Hi angelroses,

You might want to look into mangosteen juice.
I have heard positive feedbackfrom several people with arthritis,fibromyalgia and even mild/moderate depression.
Make sure the product contains the whole fruit, it should contain the rind or pericarp as that is the part that contains the beneficial nutrients.

Hope you mange to find something that helps you.
Carol

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RE: osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia

Evista

I've spotted yr reply and would be definitely interested in details of this book. I have treated 2 clients with the condition and both responded well to a 'hybrid' of reflexology (when muscles were very sore) and aromatherapy (when client could bear me to touch them)

Thanks in advance

RE: osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia

Angelroses

there are lots of interesting web links on fibromyalgia, for example

http://www.ukfibromyalgia.com/support_pages/support-frames.html and
http://www.holisticonline.com/Remedies/cfs/fib_home.htm

hope these are of value

RE: osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia

HI [sm=angel-smiley-027.gif]

NO CURE for fibromyalgia... Oh phoooey!!

The question to ask is: Is dis-ease physical or energetic?

The answer would be dependant upon one's perspective and what one inherentlyknows, based upon experience.

Using a Western scientific model, fibromyalgia could be described as muscle soreness and symptomatic fatigue. There are multiple causes, and like back pain, it can be very difficult to pin-point the cause. Much of western medicine has improved to a point, where it now includes alternative (if westernised approaches) to healing, such as trigger point therapy. However the system isfinancially constrainted, and partisan to the drugs companies. Hence a pill to deal with the symptoms, rather than a diagnosis and a cure.

Using an 'Eastern'energy-basedmodel the dis-ease would be seen as just that... dis-ease, and the healer will be focused on how to best heal the whole by dealing with the cause. Useful therapies include accupuncture,hands off healing such as Reiki, and most essentially chi-gung.

Nutrition also plays a MASSIVE role in our overall health, particularly in the case of water (natures best anti-inflammatory), vitamins and minerals. Theseare important factors to consider when treating FM.

Similarly so is movement. Movement whilst difficult,is an essential part of life; pain or no. If possible, I would highly recommend finding a good tai-chi class/ teacher (worth the investment). Whilst based upon similar principles to yoga, it is much softer and therefore offers many healing practices for someone with limited mobility. In its simplest form tai-chi and it's predecessor taoist yoga, aim to put circles into the joints (think shoulder rolls whilst at the PC or hula-hoop circles for your hips). However the BIG difference is that you focus entirely on how you feel, which is ably demonstrated through our breath. Embryonic breathing is a beginning practice in taoist yoga, and helps you to become more aware of feel through the breath and thereby have more control overenergy levels. The next stage is the tai-chi form or similar taoist exercises such as chi-gung... There ARE proven cures' for the likes of 'fibromyalgia' within chi-gung exercise practise.

You mention that you've experienced osteoarthritis for years. How many years? and is the condition familial, has it been inherited?

To my mind & on an energetic level, it appears your condition appears to havea radiating effect. By that I mean, it would be difficult not to imaginethe osteoarthritis not having a radiating effect on the muscles. This is how a lot of function works in the body (radiating to the next organ, muscles, skin), including pain. And yes pain has a function. It tells us to slow down, stop, associate. Deepak Chopras book Quantum Healing would be another good sign-post on the way to a cure.

You canonly find a cure, when you believe in one, and then take it! Like all good medicine ;o)

m - movement therapist & healer

RE: osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia

:)hi everyone
well as you noticed my posts above were miserable...i dont let nothing beat me..the more i read on fibromyalgia and the sites i went on,were making me feel worse...
then a lady from hp,sugested i try ...louise hay...books...i found she has done cds to..so searched google,about louise hay....wrote down her cds...
feeling fine..1&2..
101 power tips..
self healing..
self asteem..
deep relaxation..
my son got me the cds..not got the books yet..
i listened to the cds.its all about positive thinking..
i wasnt sleeping..i had chronic pain in my arms and hands,neck..
since listening to the cds..i think positive now...im sleeping for 6 hours a nite..the pain is a lot easier..and i feel good about myself...i still get tierd during the day...but ill put that down to my age...and bringing up my 3 grandaughters....
i havent taken the amitriptyline,and dont want to..is all the specialist wanted to do was keep highering the dose till it got to 150 mg...he gave me 10mg first...
i read its addictive...
i am due to see a cognative therapist in the next few months....
so i think ive done well,helping myself...
kath[sm=FIFangel.gif]

RE: osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia

Hi Anxious

i have PM'd you. The book is called "Fibromyalgia, Fatigue and You". Any problems getting it let me know.

Evista

wheat bags

Wheat bags have been known to help arthritic sufferers
also sufferers of Sciatica, Fibromyalgia and Osteomyilitis,

Scientific test have revealed that applying gentle heat treatment to the body has been shown to increase the flexibility of ligaments and tendons, relax muscles and increase blood flow.

If you have been experiencing ongoing symptoms of pain, fatigue, and muscle stiffness, you may be wondering if you actually have Fibromyalgia syndrome. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common types of arthritis, currently affecting over 20 million Americans.
Osteoarthritis is often confused with fibromyalgia, because it shares many of the same symptoms. Overlapping symptoms include:

• muscle pain
• morning stiffness
• limited range of motion

My friend has a psoriasis and she also suffered from the symptoms you post. They said that osteoarthritis is also related on that.