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Fibromyalgia and Physical Trauma Linked & My Personal Update

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:32:56 EST

Hello, all. Well, last week I wrote about fibromyalgia and its possible relativity to gluten. I’ve been researching the topic, and I’ve continued to avoid all gluten products as well. Here’s the scoop.

In my research I’ve read that doctors are also finding a common link with many fibro patients: trauma. Whether by abuse or an accident, many people seem to develop fibromyalgia after a traumatic experience.[i] Hmmmm…. Interesting. Well, I don’t know if this is what indeed trigg...

Gluten and Fibromyalgia: Are the two related?

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 02:51:45 EST

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia two years ago. I wasn’t even sure what it was at the time. When I told my mother that I was tired of looking for bruises on my legs and arms, only to find nothing there, she suggested that I see a doctor. I didn’t realize that my fatigue was also a large part of the same problem. The doctor, a nice man, gave me a prescription for the fibromyalgia as well as an anti-depressant. I had mixed emotions about this. I wanted a cure but not at the risk of what ...

Be gone, Satan!

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:29:57 EST

I wrote this story one morning after an interesting experience. I emailed this to my family, who got a good chuckle. Today, my daughter and I remember it and laugh. I thought I'd share it with you all. Hope it makes you smile today.

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It was late. I had been pulling an all-nighter studying for an exam I knew I had the next day. I sat in silence working through every algebraic equation, struggling to comprehend the rationalization beh...

Best Detox Ever!

Wed, 6 Apr 2011 00:13:06 EST

I meant to post this a few days ago, but I've been really busy tending to sick kids. ... Anyway....
Last Friday I finished three weeks of detox.

I've tried detoxes before but never like this. My doctor provided me a list of approved foods (lean meats, certain vegetables and fruits) and told me to keep my calories between 1500 and 2000 calories/ day. The detox pills were a pain to take every meal but it soon paid off. I ate fantastic meals!

A little background i...

I can walk!

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:19:13 EST

When I started my diet program two weeks ago yesterday, I couldn't walk for more than a couple minutes without my lower back putting me in excruciating pain.
Yesterday, I went shopping with my kids. The Sam's Club I was going to was no longer there, but replaced with a Garden Ridge. Oh, how I love Garden Ridge. Anyway, my kids and I walked that place from one corner to the next, examining every knick knack, every painting,candle holder, piece of furniture and flower pot. I had a bl...

Saggy Jeans

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:17:47 EST

I went to put my jeans on today, and low and behold, they were loose. I mean, really loose. I looked in the mirror and saw a sag where part of my butt was two weeks ago, and the crotch hung down like I was smuggling potatoes in there. I am tempted to go buy some new ones, but I dare not go. Last time I went shopping, it ended with tears, some nasty words at the mirror, and the purchase of a pair of jeans I couldn't believe I could fit. (It was so bad that I actually got stuck in a shirt....

A Hard Lesson Learned

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 03:11:17 EST

OK.. Well, I said I write about my little embarrassing story so here it goes...

A few weeks ago I had to take my midterms on a campus I'm not familiar with. I'm taking a few classes via online from my university back home and I'll transfer to a local university in the fall. Anyway.. When I got to the university, I went to the nearest door and asked for directions. After a bit of confusion, the lady tells me I'm two blocks away and can walk there (did I mention I had ten minute...

Back on the saddle again...

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:01:58 EST

Well... I'm almost done with week one. I started last Saturday. I know it's only been a week, but I tell ya... I can feel the difference already. I am breathing easier and sleeping sounder. My left knee doesn't hurt like it did last week either. I started walking again too.

It's normal for me to be really down and hard on myself. I lost so much weight before I moved to Texas and I could see the finish line. But..moving and having another baby complicated back problems and ...