Share What Alternative Therapies You Have Tried

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Pat Kavanaugh Fibromyalgia

Another cold and rainy day, I could hardly move this morning. Everything ached, my head was spinning 'but I did get up'. If it wasn't for the home support staff, that comes most mornings at 7 am, Maybe I'd spend the day in bed. I also have many other issues that help to make my body, feel crapy. I have 5 body replacements--2...

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What alternative therapies have you tried?

I have tried many over the past 30 years, some will work short-term and others won't help at all. One that I tried was 'Gluten-free' foods, this did help for a while, but was very expensive. If you live on a budget, it's almost impossible. They have tried magnesium infusions on me, and your body feels awesome right after, but it doesn't last for a long period of time. For me, sitting for short periods in the sun works.

What results were you looking for and what was the outcome?

I just wanted to feel better, I'm tired of living like a 'freak' of nature.

How open is your medical team to your integration of alternative therapies?

My family doctor isn't any help, he still thinks it's all in my head. I had to reach out and investigate myself, and try alternative therapies.

What therapies are you interested in trying?

 I've already mentioned 'Gluten-Free' foods and drinks. Now you can buy beer, gluten-free beer.