Urgently need help for fibromyalgia!?

Has became chronic and severe after birth of my son, though I try not to pick him up that much. He is now 6 months old. Ttied physiotheraphy,acupuncture, iburofen plus, Synap Forte (50 mg dextroprophyxelene hydrocloride + 500 mg paracetamol per tablet -take 2 twice a day. Last resort was a cortsisone injection 2 days ago that is supposed to last 2-3 months, but had not help a bit yet. Had an opiod injection 2 weeks ago that worked very well, but only lasts 8 hours. Spend so much money on doctors bills and family think I am a hypochondriac.

Have you thought about the effect diet can have on Fibromyalgia?

Although there isn't one proven diet for fibromyalgia there are some dietary choices that seem to be symptoms triggers for a lot of sufferers.

Here are some of the common food triggers that you should aim to cut out or at least reduce if you haven't already done so:

1. Sugar in all its forms. Make sure you read labels carefully as sugar appears in many products.

2. Caffeine - this can impact on sleep patterns and if like many fibro sufferers your sleep is pretty disturbed caffeine will only compound the issue. If you feel you can't go without a cup of coffee then stick to one before lunchtime to give the caffeine a chance to leave your system before bed. Caffeine is also in a lot of sodas, medications and can be in chocolate.

3. A lot of fibro sufferers have food allergies - common ones are lactose and wheat intolerence. It could be worth getting tested as these could be causing your symptoms to worsen.

4. Eating a balanced diet is important - try not to overload on carbs.Strike a balance between carbs and protein and ensure you include lots of fresh vegetables. Avoid preservatives where possible too. Also rather than eating the traditional 3 meals a day, try to have 5 or 6 smaller meals spread throughout the day. This can help keep energy levels up and reduce fatigue.

5. If you enjoy a glass of wine or two then try cutting it out for a few weeks. Alcohol like caffeine can interfere with sleep.

6. Avoid artificial sweeteners. These can have the same toxic affect as preservatives do on the body.

7. To reduce muscle pain avoid glutamates. These are found in red tomatoes, some potatoes, and certain peppers. They can be a muscle pain trigger for a lot of fibromyalgia sufferers.

A good way to see if diet is effecting your symptoms is to keep a food diary for a month. This is where you write down everything you eat and also what symptoms you are having to see if certain foods or beverages are worsening your symptoms.

Other options include regular gentle exercise. Although you may not feel much like it, studies have proven that it helps to relieve pain.

steroid injections cause some pain for a few days following injection, and then give some relief. they are not a long-term cure.part of the problem is the stress of the new child. there will also be some depression.the tendency to view a child as 'a bundle of joy' doesn't hold true if the child is your own. one tends to resent the loss of one's freedom and loss of sleep. relaxation techniques are the best hope, and stretching exercises, in spite of pain.

There is a great new drug out there called Cymbalta that works for Fibromyalgia... ask your doctor about it.

Warm water therapy -- strengtening & toning exercises in a warm pool (we have one at my YMCA) helps.

I've been into far infrared light therapy of late -- seems to help more than other things. I just bought a far infrared thermal blanket bag which is great.

Here's one on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/3-ZONE-INFRARED-SALO...

Warm baths immediately after any exertion is a must. My sister told me to stay away from diet sodas since the aspartame has been connected to FMS.

There are lots of books on it and FMS newsgroups on Yahoo!, etc.

Read up, Join up and see your doctor about the meds

The best things I have found for me is:

Flexeril at night to help me sleep (10 mg)
Exercise (only stretching at first, then work your way up with walking)
Good diet
Vitamins