Has anyone used EFT to treat the symptoms of FM? Have just been diagnosed after 2 years of being told that there is nothing wrong with me, and that I am perfectly fit.
I've used EFT with clients with fibromyalgia, it is not a quick fix and requires perseverance, but worked really well to relieve the symptoms and help some of the underlying emotional issues.
Masha
Has anyone used EFT to treat the symptoms of FM? Have just been diagnosed after 2 years of being told that there is nothing wrong with me, and that I am perfectly fit.
Hi gilliebean
It's a relief when one is told that there is a named condition for what one has been going through! I remember it well. It frustrates me so much that it can take 2 years to get a 'diagnosis' because they don't believe you.
Keep a close eye on your thyroid function as it is thought FM is a warning sign - there's lots of info [DLMURL="http://www.drlowe.com/QandA/askdrlowe/fmshypot.htm"]here[/DLMURL], <a class="go2wpf-bbcode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="here">here and about FM .
I've not used EFT or fibromyalgia but as Masha says there are lots of things it helps and pain is one of the main ones. Well worth a try.
I can't say much about EFT, but I've treated fibromyalgia with acupuncture with some success. It's a slow process, as FM sufferers have a very low discomfort threshold, meaning that they may not tolerate the needling process as well as others. I use a slow build up, starting with just a couple of needles, and increasing the treatment level once I see how the patient responds.
Electro-acupuncture seems to work best; this modern twist on classical acupuncture works on the central nervous system, creating a higher tolerance to pain. As the FM patient often shows no measurable pathology other than sensitivity to painful stimulation, the EA goes a long way to modulating how the patient experiences pain.
FM sufferers often have poor sleep, and many are depressed in some way or another. The usual Western approach is amitriptyline, which often makes folk feel like a zombie, even with the small dose used in FM. This drug is supposed to help reduce insomnia and muscle pain, but is badly tolerated by many people.
Chinese medicine sees the muscle aches and body pain as a Spleen disorder, usually couple with Liver Qi Stagnation. These are not the same as western "organs", instead they represent specific functions of the body. The Spleen is the main order of digestion, transforming food into "energy" or Qi, which then nourishes the muscle tissues, so painful sore muscles are attributed to poor Qi flow. The Liver regulates the smooth flow of Qi, and is affected by frustration and stress, which jams up the circulation of energy to the tissues.
Gentle exercise helps promote Qi movement, but the FM patient needs to avoid fatigue and overworking the muscles, as this will leave lasting pain for many days. A warming diet helps nourish the body, as cold, raw and dairy foods are traditionally seen as depleting the digestion function.
Interestingly, many FM patients have suffered a whiplash-style injury in the recent past. This seems to hyper-excite the neurological system, meaning that the normal use of the body leaves the patient much more sensitive to the everyday aches and pains of life. Most carry tender areas in specific locations- these are not the same as trigger points, and should really be avoided in massage; definitely no trigger point release techniques as these are likely to disable the patient for days after.
As mentioned below, many of the FM indicators are similar to hypothyroidism; if there's the slightest chance that the patient is H-T, they should avoid all soy products bar fermented ones as these interfere with thyroid metabolism.
I've treated Fibromyalgia with Reiki which has had fantastic results on a short term basis. Sadly, I didn't get to carry on the treatments with that client so I can't say how continual treatments would have affected them.
Thank you so much for all your help and suggestions. I have been following roughly the right directions. I am a Reiki Master, as well as running a Reiki Share - so get plenty of Reiki:) Have had accupunture in past - which was a short term fix. Funnily, the Pain specialist suggested the electro-accupunctu8re - will look into that. I do gentle stretching/yoga on a daily basis which really helps, and Hubby massages the legs and back twice a day - which helps the sleeping. I do take the Amytriptilene, and find it very helpful - have got over that zombie feeling:)
I have had troiuble with walking in the past 2 years, in fact, once I even forgot how to walk and had to reteach myself. Seem to be over that stage and have started a short stretch of power walking with my daily stroll. Doesnt seem to make the muscles painful, guves me a bit of cardio-vascular work, which together with the sea air works wonders.
Sweats are a real bother, but have been taking Sage daily for a few weeks and things seemed to have slowed down.
I find positive thinking and affirmations are helping me a lot. I go with the flow, accwept what is thrown at me without getting frustrated - and well .....time will tell:o
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I knew someone who says she healed her fibromyalgia with EFT.
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