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3/17/13 2:37 A

Hi,
I was reading your message and wondered what graston massage is? I've had a wonderful massage therapist in the past but since being diagnosed with fibromyalgia I can take it anymore. I've tried a couple of times and she is super supportive but it was just too much to take.

Any input you have would be appreciated!

Blessings,

Debbie

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3/14/13 8:48 P

I hope you get the help that you need!

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3/7/13 4:33 A

The meds I take are important and I need them, but they do not always do anything for tbe pain. The doctor has said that if I start taking too many over the counter meds (tylenal, ibuprophen, and aleve; he will prescribe a low dose pain med for me. I think I am at the point of needing the pain med. Without the meds I am on, I would be totaly debilatated.

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1/19/13 5:24 P

I use a whole range of natural and chemical assistance. I know that I would not be able to do anything without the meds which I take. I was so debilitated. I try to walk when I am feeling that I can but, truly, I can do more for myself than I have been able to do in years. I am thankful for the medicine.

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1/17/13 1:04 P

I don't take meds as I believe in a holistic approach. It took many years to self-experiment with what worked without meds. I find that natural light really helps so I try to keep the house full of sunlight when possible. As far as depression goes, I sought therapy and took up meditative walking. Within 6 months my hormone levels were back to normal; my Cortisol levels alone where over 1000 points above the maximum healthy range. Another thing that has helped was to focus on something positive when I first wake up and then again as I lay me head on the pillow at night- give thanks and be thankful for 3 things- anything. I also found that getting a hobby was helpful too. After reviewing a lot of research and talking with my doctors, I realized that I needed to be apart of my solution and thus, I needed to change my outlook. Being a survivor of abuse and sexual trauma, the PTSD was almost debilitating for years, I eventually stopped working as a result. Fast forward to 6 yrs later and my life is healing, happy, positive, and mostly pain free. I still battle immune issues so I've constantly got a cold in the winter, but I've been able to make changes without meds. The bonus is I don't have to worry about side effects and chemical interactions. Just something to ponder- sometimes the answer isn't in a pill but within us.

The power of Positive Living allowed me to delievery my baby without pain meds which is huge considering my right hip is twisted and that's my biggest pain hot spot along with the low back. It can really be inspiring when we give ourselves more credit for the power we hold within.

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1/14/13 5:18 A

My doctor did give me percocet also but it was not helping the pain yes i see why
he does make sure you are no taking too much med
because the kind of med you are taing is very adictive
well we can only do what we can as long we try to do something , every little bit
help

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1/4/13 6:30 P

I am on Relafen and an antidepressant that is similar to Cymbalta. I would not be abe to walk more than 100 feet without them -no kidding. I go to a Chiropractor every two weeks for Adjustments, srt (traction) and graston massage. I just started accupuncture again.

I have found that since I started meds I can tolerate 30 minutes of aerobic exercise without causing a flare up. If my legs are giving me a lot of trouble I can "walk it off" This is incredibly painful but it does work.

Swimming or water aerobics aare the best exercises for me.

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1/3/13 10:44 P

Percocet 5/325mg. I have fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative disc disease and my ankle joint needs reconstructive surgery. There are days when I feel like I can barely move. I am grateful that my rheumatologist gives me pain medication. I only take it when I have really bad pain days and I have noticed that with far less pain, I can do things including exercise like yoga. I know narcotics aren't for everyone and they need to be used with caution (my doctor has an aggressive drug screening program where you get randomly called into the office to provide a urine sample for testing to make certain you aren't abusing your medication). But, this medicine really helps me, especially when I have not had results with other pain medications.

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1/3/13 10:26 P

Abilify 10mg. I take this in addition to my Cymbalta. My depression was not well controlled on a couple different antidepressants. The combination of Abilify and Cymbalta helps me to get out of bed in the morning. I noticed a huge improvement in my depression when my doctor prescribed the abilify. The best way that I can describe it is that I feel like I have a bit of extra "lift" in my spirit. I also feel more emotionally stable whereas before I could cry at small things happening (like spilling a drink...you know, life's minor little mishaps).

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1/3/13 10:20 P

Better sleep patterns or less pain or depression can contribute greatly to a person's desire and ability to exercise. Tell us what medicine and dose you take and how it affects your ability to feel better and/or be more active.

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