tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341467102466935267.post3648727643531923954..comments2023-12-10T10:35:04.165-05:00Comments on Downward TrEnz: The F WordEnzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14960677775063373213noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341467102466935267.post-77789172409197893592013-05-31T23:57:59.157-04:002013-05-31T23:57:59.157-04:00I'm glad you have an answer and it sounds like...I'm glad you have an answer and it sounds like you have a wonderful team of doctors. Now you can action and feel better! Rest up! XxxJesshttp://thefitspirit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341467102466935267.post-48953316785918857852013-05-24T16:31:16.464-04:002013-05-24T16:31:16.464-04:00Very sorry to hear about the fibro. My mother was ...Very sorry to hear about the fibro. My mother was diagnosed with it about 15 years ago. She's had ups and downs. Once she found out, she read everything she could find and eventually found a support group because she really felt alone facing htis condition. <br /><br />She sayd that using gentle daily exercise (walking, swimming, yoga, thai chi, qigong) as well as healthy eating habits helps a lot with managing the pain. Getting a good night sleep on a great mattress helps her when things are not so great. But everyone is different... Listen to what your body is telling you. Good luck and take care.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133209982557200052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341467102466935267.post-51720304783978417742013-05-24T08:57:33.936-04:002013-05-24T08:57:33.936-04:00Oh Enz, I don't know what to say...but at leas...Oh Enz, I don't know what to say...but at least you have a diagnosis. Like Norma said, keep your eating tight and stay off the wheat and sugar. I don't have any condition as such, but I feel so much better when they are not part of my diet. So proud of you for keeping active.<br />Take care my friend and keep us posted.<br />Sending you hugs all the way from DownUnder xxxSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225514061720432985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341467102466935267.post-17402607624794693892013-05-23T05:23:51.666-04:002013-05-23T05:23:51.666-04:00Enz, I wish you good luck. Keep the faith.Enz, I wish you good luck. Keep the faith.Z@KickingKiloshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06411219822291256156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341467102466935267.post-78704452552084677272013-05-22T12:42:34.819-04:002013-05-22T12:42:34.819-04:00Changing your diet will take up to 3 weeks before ...Changing your diet will take up to 3 weeks before you see improvement so just stick with your plan and soon you should see the benefits.<br /><br />Mick & Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00825583971423243012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341467102466935267.post-512775677666950102013-05-22T12:36:14.050-04:002013-05-22T12:36:14.050-04:00Oh, it's so frustrating to have physical issue...Oh, it's so frustrating to have physical issues when you're trying to get somewhere. I truly hope things improve for you. Interesting about the plantar fasciitis, I have that and it has been a living hell for 11 days short of a year. I had to give up my dream of being a runner, bought a good bike, and that's my outdoor sport now. Chin up, carry on, kick some butt. Jo 282.5Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341467102466935267.post-6666833062292138452013-05-22T11:06:22.331-04:002013-05-22T11:06:22.331-04:00Hell, Enz, that's awful. I'm so sorry to h...Hell, Enz, that's awful. I'm so sorry to hear your news. My best friend (and my sister-in-law) both have this and it's been very debilitating for them both.<br /><br />My best friend has the most AMAZING positivity though, and I think it's really helped her throughout this trial. She is a firm believer in listening to your body and adjusting life around her diagnosis, but not letting it stop her without darn good reason. She's an inspiration, to be honest.<br /><br />I've read a few scientific papers about this on her behalf, and it's been suggested that Coenzyme Q10 and magnesium supplements may help.There is some evidence that acupuncture (and reflexology) can help, as can adjustments towards eating a much less inflammatory diet, i.e. to go low carb (as you said, cut out the wheat and sugar). The drug Nabilone has also been trialled for fibro sufferers - but it can be prohibitively expensive.<br /><br />I have the papers as PDFs. If you'd want to see them, we could figure out a way for me to send them to you - or I could send you the references.<br /><br />All of these things are worth discussing with your healthcare practitioner if you get chance. In the meantime, chin up and have a great big Zen hug from me.Denizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09633002838343992787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341467102466935267.post-37895893707338344982013-05-22T11:05:04.478-04:002013-05-22T11:05:04.478-04:00Enz, I'm sorry to hear this because I know fib...Enz, I'm sorry to hear this because I know fibromyalgia can be a pain in the ass. Luckily, it's more manageable now than ever. My aunt has had it for decades and it was very difficult for her back in the '80s since it was difficult to diagnose and treat because it wasn't really well known or understood. But now that it's gotten attention in the medical community and it's been studied, there are more ways to handle the symptoms. Your diet and moderate exercise will help immensely. Just stay healthy and do what you can as long as your doc is on board with it. :) You'll be okay.<br /><br />HUGS!Chubby McGeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01314736525363564330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341467102466935267.post-24884286155475760692013-05-22T09:01:02.693-04:002013-05-22T09:01:02.693-04:00Thanks for the good advice. Thanks for the good advice. Enzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14960677775063373213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341467102466935267.post-28545206052958201062013-05-22T04:33:26.831-04:002013-05-22T04:33:26.831-04:00I have trouble sleeping too, my legs just hurt so ...I have trouble sleeping too, my legs just hurt so bad all the time. I'm glad you at least know what direction to start heading in, so hopefully things will start getting better for you now.700 pounds is as bad as it soundshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241299598682796712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341467102466935267.post-21791867321431367922013-05-21T23:50:20.413-04:002013-05-21T23:50:20.413-04:00Sometimes it helps just getting a diagnosis. What ...Sometimes it helps just getting a diagnosis. What I've learned after 20+ years of living with systemic lupus, is that I know my body best. I also work in the medical field, so I expect my physicians to respect my knowledge and act as a partner in my care, not a dictator. It's important to find a doctor that you click with.<br /><br />Rest is just as important as activity.<br /><br />Take care! xxxH-womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04718671995211659437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341467102466935267.post-12065949571175305832013-05-21T20:05:43.136-04:002013-05-21T20:05:43.136-04:00Thanks Norma. Thanks Norma. Enzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14960677775063373213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341467102466935267.post-74331484807911757582013-05-21T20:05:27.556-04:002013-05-21T20:05:27.556-04:00Thats what I hope! Thats what I hope! Enzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14960677775063373213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341467102466935267.post-11318537207739059342013-05-21T19:27:22.061-04:002013-05-21T19:27:22.061-04:00Enz! Keep up your awesome eating habits, walk, ke...Enz! Keep up your awesome eating habits, walk, keep on your doctors for information and take care of yourself!!Normahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11949876371473945014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341467102466935267.post-43202884183654962872013-05-21T18:54:31.370-04:002013-05-21T18:54:31.370-04:00Now that you have an answer, you know what you are...Now that you have an answer, you know what you are dealing with. I don't know much about fibromyalgia, but if the dr. told you not to run, then maybe something like aquafit or aquajogging might make you feel better. Take care of yourself!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com