How I got Better :-)

[Guest guest]

I wanted to post to the group and let you know how I've gotten myself

better. It doesn't seem like anyone here really is " cured " but I feel

mostly cured these days and better than ever. My immune system is WAY

up (I used to get colds and the fly constantly and that is gone, my

pain is way diminished, I am going to work part time, my social life

is more active and I am in a good mood) I should add that I have

hypermobility and myofascial pain syndrome and had restless leg

syndrome.

I thought I'd post what I'm doing in case any of it will help others:

-I take cymbalta 50 mgs. This makes a HUGE difference in my pain and

mood. IT is a life saver for me.

-I see a physical therapist who does myofascial and trigger points,

she does stuff to my lower body and pelvic floor. I see her

infrequently.

-I eat a vegan gluten free low sugar diet. I eat nothing processed. I

eat a lot of vegetables, brown rice, lentils, beans etc. a very

" alkalanizing " diet. I cut out all refined sugar.

-I see a pilates teacher once a week for a one on one very gentle

session to strengthen my core.

-I swim at least a few times a week. I joined a great gym that has a

saline warm pool. I swim as much as I can (I'm not that great of a

swimmer but I have fun) and twice I took a water aerobics class. After

swimming I go to the steam room and sauna for a while and hydrate. The

heat reaaaaally helps. Doing this really changed things for me!

-I take supplements daily: Fibro-response, Magnesium, Omega-3, trace

minerals in my water, B vitamins under my tongue, 50,000 mgs of

vitamin D a week.

-I do self PT on my foam roller and miracle balls and massage myself.

-I use magnesium spray on my legs before bed, this has helped my

restless leg syndrome tremendously.

-I have a very comfortable bed: I sleep on a memory foam mattress pad,

I have a snoogle and soft sheets and a king sized heating pad.

-I make my life more comfortable: I keep a space heater at work and

sit on a comfortable chair...

-I do things for myself like massage and acupuncture. I do things to

make myself happy. I buy flowers and watched my favorite movies. I try

to spend time outside in nature. I have teas with friends. I go to bed

early.

-I have one of those light boxes. Usually I forget to use it but I do

use it sometimes!