Post-implants aches and pains

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and Lynn,

I know what you mean about aches and pains and all the other evils. I am a little over one year post explant and pain has lingered with me more than anything else. I have noticed a HUGE improvement with the following supplements:

Raw garlic, three or four cloves crushed and eaten with food

L-Arginine 2,500 mg

L-Ornithine 1,500 mg

Fish Oil 5 grams

Co-Enzyme Q10, 200 mg

Acetyl -L Carnitine, 2,000 mg

Alpha Lipoic Acid, 800 mg

Magnesium Chloride, 400 mg

Calcium Citrate, 200 mg

I take other supplements as well (see below), but those above are the ones I added recently that have really lessened my pain. I have done a considerable amount of research on them and in general, they all positively impact the body's cells, helping to strengthen and process energy better. The magnesium/calcium ratio is different than what most people take, but there is evidence that fibromyalgics need more mag-- you can read more about this here:

http://stuff.mit.edu/people/london/magnesium.html . You also may need vitamin D, if you don't live in a sunny clime and get out every day.

Exercise REALLY must be a part of the program. If you can't do much, try and walk half an hour every day. A big part of fibro symptoms come from lack of circulation.

The other supplements I take are as follows:

Inositol 1,000 mg(mood stabilizer and according to Kolb, helps process silicone out of the body)

A good multi

Benfotiamine (helps stabilize blood sugar)

Reseveratrol, 300 mg ( a potent antioxident from grapes)

Decaf Green Tea extract, 2 caps(many health benefits)

Gotu Kola caps, 4 per day(good for brain cell repair)

Maitake mushroom caps, 4/day(many general health bennies)

Reishi mushroom caps, 4/day( many health bennies)

Ashwaganda caps, 4/day (good for cell repair and to restore energy)

Tumeric powder, 1 teaspoon in carrot juice (helps inflammation)

Modified Citrus Pectin, two teaspoons/day(for heavy metal chelation)

5-htp, 50 mg, at night

I powder my herbs and cap them myself. I also eat a very clean diet with lots of fruits and vegies. I know this is a long list, and not everyone will want to take this many supplements. I am not 100% recovered, but my pain, energy levels and other difficulties are greatly improved.

Bindi