Introducing Mizmo_niki

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Age range: 31

Male/female: female

What are the symptoms? fatique, irritable bowel,anxiety, depression, pressure

point pain, back pain, neck pain, muscle swelling and nerve flair-ups.

Has you illness been diagnosed? Yes

How long did you suffer before you got help? early this year however I've had

symptoms for 5yrs total

Is there a time that you can remember when it started? After I had my second

child.

Some of us have found lack of exercise we are overweight. Have you

found this to be a problem also? Somewhat. I do try to do cardiovascular

low-impact exercise when I can. Also eating healthy foods fresh veggies and

fruits help.

Are you on disability? No, i hope not to be.

If you are any pointers for others trying to get on disability? Please let me

know when the time comes. I hear it's very hard and most try at least 5times

before considered.

What have you found that helps ease the pain, warm baths, medications

etc.? Warm mineral salt soaks, shower messager, chiropractic care once a month

Do you have sleep problems? Yes,

How do you deal with it? Try to take a bath before bed, drink something warm

like sleepy-time tea and take 1 Tylenol Pm 1hour before bed.

Do you have family that understands your illness? Funny, I moved in with my

sister and her family who have been very supportive. My kids have been alright

once I explained what I am feeling and why.

Some have found certain foods causes problems with CFS or Fibro, have

you? Yes, lactose foods and Red meat so far.

What type of Doctor have you found that has helped you the most? I went to the

Health Food Store and got some literature.

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Sincerely,

MO-NIKI

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