Posted by BarbaraCat on October 8, 2003, at 23:28:49
In reply to re Fibro, posted by kara lynne on October 8, 2003, at 22:41:43
I don't have any threads handy at my fingertips, but I'd be happy to talk with you about it. What would you like to know? What are your symptoms, when did it start, any ideas of how and why you've gotten it?
Have you had any specific tests done? Any hormone panels, i.e., estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, especially thryoid? Imbalances in these contribute to fibro symptoms but who knows if they're causal or not.
I don't have any answers but have spent very much time researching it, have gone to many health providers (most totally worthless, but my present naturopath is excellent) and have come to some understanding about my own situation. But having just barely come out of a major flare, I certainly don't feel like I can speak with authority. On the other hand, who can? But I can say that the flares aren't coming as frequently, last less time and I'm more emotionally stable during (although I did break down in Costco today - oh well, Christmas stuff everywhere and my Mom died last December. So it's not just fibro flare). I can also point you to some websites I've found helpful. So ask away. - Barbara
> Are there some threads you can lead me to where you've talked about this and how you've dealt with it? I'm having a lot of problems lately. Thanks so much. K.L.
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