has anyone had any success with

[loevvuyuijwieveys]

treating fibromyalgia? i am fed up now with tryng to manage this myself and have resolved that in the new year i will seek out a therapist. i now that masage and reiki help but i haven't tried reflexology and wondered if any of you have had positive experience trating this condition.

 

[sxpnxdhb]

i have had one FM client to date (well two actually but one was for massage).
It did help ease some of the discomfort and i think this may have been even more improved if she had carried on with the treatment...

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Tiger
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good luck!

 

[Robin donald]

Hi Soar

As a fellow sufferer, Reflexology has been a big help, its partly what led me to becoming a reflexologist. I feel much better when having regular reflexology, I dont seem to be so tired. Although I hurt a bit at the mo, my energy levels are fairly good. Massage can help a lot too, easing aching muscles.

Gentle Indian Head Masssage is very beneficial. Although at times I need reflexology most for relief. It works in several different ways. I find my feet are fairly tender when having a bad spell, and the tone is similar to M.E. sufferers.

Acupressure is a big help, pressing the tender points takes the sting away. You can buy books with very good diagrams, Ive got one by Michael Reed Gache, called Acupressures Potent Points, a guide to self-care for common ailments, its very good for all sorts of things. Jacqueling Young also has some excellent books.

Andrews post on the health dicussion sections is very good, and the laying on the floor one definitely helps thoracic pain.

Another thing that helps my energy levels is making sure I'm drinking plenty of mineral water.

If you cant get reflexology for any reason, try a foot spa and rubbing your foot on a tennis ball and press your own TP's.

I have a couple of friends that I swop treatments with and my husband often rubs my feet for me in the evening, bless him

Have a look on the HP directory or do a search with your area for a local practitioner. make sure they are properly qualified and have a chat with them. I often do discounts for chronic cases, as they need prolonged regular treatment.

Hope you feel better soon

Be interested in any tips you have too, please.

Jan x

 

[!GFpafe]

Hi - I cannot vouch for reflexology and fybromyalgia but, as a nutritional therapist, I have had many clients over the years with this condition and by far the best recommendation is that of a diet high in alkaline forming foods (the majority of fruits and vegetables) and low in acid forming foods (red meats, alcohol, refined foods). Hope this helps.

 

[Hector]

Suzanne, are oranges acid forming though. I notice at times my symptoms are worse after too many oranges or clementines.

Which fruits would be alkaline forming.

Jan

 

[qzeoanxt]

Hi Jan,

Yes, Oranges and clementines are acid forming - as are tomatoes.

Strangely, Lemons are not - so a glass of hot water in the morning with freshly squeezed lemon juice (organic un-waxed lemons for preference) does you the world of good.