immune defiency

[katiedidit]

I have been diagnosed w/ fibro and have some question.  First, I seem to catch every bug and virus that goes around.  Is this a part of fibro?  secondly, i feel like my bones could snap at any time (limbs) when I walk, even if the wind blows hard.  Any one else struggle with this?

[SIMMY20]

hello katie, unfotunatley fibro mimics nearly all the painfull conditions nown to man!!!! as maggie says it,s a gift! lucky us ,in fact it doesn,t just mimic them we have them!! good luck in finding some form of relief from this terrible condition, everybody adjusts it just takes time ,luckily you are on a very good site here and there are lots of people who will listen and give good sound advice ,,,be well and tc xx

[maggie53]

Hi Katie,

Yes, all that you mentioned is from the fibromyalgia; extreme tiredness is another gift this disease gives us. I was on Lyrica, which did help but effectied my vision so had to get off. I finally got tired of western medicine and tried an Acupunturist/Herbelist doctor and I love him. I have only had 3 sessions and I have a lot more energy, the pain in my joints and muscles are not as intense and I feel alive again. Maggie

[zippazappa]

hiya katie  i started drinking actimel of a morning as i cannot eat first thing but since drinking these my immune system seems to have got a lot better and i dont pick up half as much but i agree with vabreeze you may have to take extra vitamins.... i sufferd with the same pain and it lasted for about a year for me but it did get better and i got my mobility back but i totaly understand where your coming from that pain your experiencing is a horrable thing to go through, so my thoughts are with you, hope your feeling better soon take care x

[VaBreeze]

I feel that any type of chronic illness weakens the immune system.  I also seem to catch everything and I don't go out that much.  I think they other symptom you mention relates to the stiffness, weakness and sensitivity that our bodies experience.  I have difficulty with numbness and tingling sensations that hit all over and tire easily.

I take extra vitamins to try and ward off those 'bugs'...unfortunately there are so many symptoms with fibro that it seems when one fades another creeps up.  I'd say every day is a struggle for me...so I understand and can relate.

Take care and god bless.