Congrats on working out 2-3 days a week. Hugs

I have fibromyalgia and yes, I eat more when I hurt. So I try to hurt less, have celery, carrots, salad makings around when I know I will be doing something that will cause pain. I decided since I can't cure Fibro or cfs or arthritis, I would try everything I ever heard to lessen the pain. I take vitamin d, b complex, sleep aids, Epsom salts baths, etc,etc,etc. it has helped tremendously. Most days are pain free or almost.

I know. I swim 2x week, 2 hours each time. With the tiny cold front we had a while back, it was just too much. Took this last week off. I was hoping to swim thru November, but maybe not. May try to start walking again soon. Do a restorative yoga class once a week. Wonderful!
Tried turmeric. Turns out I like it. Use it a lot now, but can't tell it helps.

I too have fibromyalgia and have been trying to figure out what helps. Going to have to find a new doctor soon as mine is giving up on me. All the meds he has tried I have side effects from. The last one helps me sleep but causes constant pain. Not sure I am ok with that trade off. We are trying to find things to lessen my pain. I am getting to the point where I just may have to come to terms with I am just going to hurt and live with it. I am slowly trying to work exercise back in my life. Has been hard with working full time, school full time and 4 kids the youngest being 1. I am hanging in there though.

I was on Lyrica ( which worked great) before having my last bat but since I had him I can’t take it due to side effects. Lately my doctor has had me try antidepressants lexapro and elavil. My doctor made a comment at my last visit that he doesn’t prescribe narcotics for fibro. I told him that is not what I am looking for. I am just looking for a little relief.

I have not found one yet that didn’t give me major side effects since I had my last baby. It is not worth the pain relief for the side effects. I am slowly trying to change my diet and add exercise to see if that will help. I am thinking of giving up on meds and trying supplements.

I have thought about doing some research on supplements and incorporating those into my regimen. At this point I am open to just about anything.

I will have to look into that. I am looking to switch my dc the one I have now has not been much help. He didn’t believe me for the longest time. Never thought about the pharmacist though.

Suggest magnesium and very low dose melatonin to help with sleep. I take a pill with magnesium, melatonin and potassium because my diet is also deficient in potassium, it is cheaper than taking all three, and why swallow 3 pills when you can take just one.

Also look into ribose. I tried it, but don't think it helped me. I have talked to a couple of people who swear by it.