Treating your thyroid could improve your fibromyalgia symptoms. As I work with my clients, I find that they often have undiagnosed thyroid issues. The most common thing I recommend in a consultation with someone is that they get a full thyroid panel done by a good doctor who understands thyroid disease. Why? So many symptoms of thyroid disease look like fibromyalgia symptoms. In addition, thyroid issues can amplify your fibromyalgia symptoms making them worse than they would be if your thyroid was functioning properly. This article covers the common symptoms of low thyroid, the three main challenges fibromites face in getting thyroid issues diagnosed, and what to do after you get your thyroid disease diagnosed.
The drugs you take for fibromyalgia can cause nutritional deficiencies. Guest blogger, Missy Baxter, talks about key factors in choosing a good quality vitamin supplements, includes recommended supplements for fibromyalgia.
I recently helped moderate Dr. Teitelbaum’s webinar with the Portland Fibromyalgia – ME/CFS Group about effective treatment protocols for fibromyalgia and CFS. This is a summary of his talk, including his SHINE protocol.
Place your vote for which of five different fibromyalgia workshops you’re most interested in. Also check out the newly added client testimonials and celebrations.
The September 2010 issue of the Hope & Healing e-Newsletter with my articles for Invisible Illness Awareness Week 2011, two special reader discounts, and the winner of my BookBuddy giveaway. It also contains upcoming events, fibromyalgia facts, a monthly tip and customer testimonial.
Each day I take 55 pills & vitamins plus sublingual sprays to help me feel as well as possible. This is the story about what I take and why.
The August issue of the Hope & Healing e-Newsletter with a product review and giveaway of my favorite little fibro helper, plus a guest post from Marla McNichols. It also contains upcoming events, fibromyalgia facts, a monthly tip and customer testimonial.
I’ve done an extensive search for something to help me read and write comfortably while in bed or on the couch. This is my review of the BookBuddy – my favorite fibromyalgia helper.
When asked, “what do you do to feel better in a fibro flare?” I thought, “dress cute!” As my friend Marla says, “feeling beautiful is empowering.” When I look cute, I feel sassy and not as bad. I’ve invited my friend Marla McNichols, from Premier Designs Jewelry, to share how she uses jewelry to help boost women’s confidence and show us that “feeling beautiful is empowering!”
