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Prednisone for Fibromyalgia and Sarcoidosis?

I have both Fibromyalgia and Sarcoidosis. When I was first diagnosed with Sarcoidosis, the doctor put me on Prednisone and it went into remission. In the past month I have been having trouble breathing so my doctor put me back on them for 1 month. I think I have 3 days left. Question is.. Does prednisone help with fibromyalgia too?
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I have had Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Immunodysfunction for 20 years.
For me a 60 to 80 mg of Depo-Medrol (steroid) does help. (up to 2 times per year and only when I am REALLY bad.)  

I've heard that Lyrica is very good for fibro. patients but I personally cannot take it as I get the bad side affects.  

He also had me do a SLEEP STUDY 2 months ago.  I have mild sleep apnea & now use a C-Pap at night which I love.  I seem to have more energy each day & my breathing is MUCH better.  He also placed me on a nebulizer twice a day at that time. I don't need it anymore.  

Prednisone is not good for long term care.  When this dose is completed; please do not get anymore.  I've seen the bad side of steroids.  

Talk to your Dr. about a sleep study and a nebulizer.   I hope you feel better soon.
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                         There is no food that’s good
forAnd the ever-touted “healthy” whole grains that we’re often told by nutrition “experts”
to load up on are no exception.
While whole grains are good nutrition for some of us the fact is, for years we’ve known
that grains cause digestive disorders that can lead to gas, bloating, and even malnutrition
in some people. More recently, we’ve learned that allergic reactions to grains could actually cause several different types of autoimmune disease.
undiagnosed sensitivities to certain grain proteins can be the route to some very serious
even deadly diseases including cancer, chronic pain, psychiatric disorders, infertility, liver disease, and osteoporosis. And the frightening list goes on and on.
Sensitivity may start in your intestinal tract Experts have known for years that certain whole grains (wheat, rye, barley, spelt, triticale, kamut, and possibly oats) are the cause
of celiac disease in some people. Celiac disease affects the intestinal tract, and its symptoms can vary from mild gas, bloating, and loose stools to life-threatening
conditions like malabsorption of essential vitamins and nutrients, weight loss, and malnutrition. But celiac disease is somewhat rare.
Buy the book Dangerous Grains, By James Braly, M.D., and coauthor Ron Hoggan, M.A.
Dr. Braly estimates that 90 million Americans may suffer from non-celiac gluten sensitivity. In fact, he and Mr. Hoggan report that undiagnosed sensitivities to gluten, gliadin, and other grain proteins are “the root cause of many cancers, autoimmune diseases, neurological diseases, chronic pain syndromes, psychiatric and other brain disorders, and premature death.” Furthermore, they claim, “there is also a clear causal connection with some cases of osteoporosis, epilepsy, learning disorders, attention deficit disorders, infertility, miscarriage, premature births, chronic liver disease, and short stature.” Dr. Braly is a long-time clinical investigator into
allergy, sensitivity, and health. He warns that anyone
who has gluten sensitivity also has other food sensitivities, frequently many of them.
Braly’s view that gluten/gliadin/glutenin sensitivity and dairy product sensitivity are among
the more common sensitivities that can lead to the development of many allergies. When gluten sensitivity (or dairy product sensitivity) is found, comprehensive allergy testing should always be done. Keep in mind, however, that although successful desensitization techniques can eliminate other allergies and sensitivities (and allow you to reintroduce
certain foods back into your diet), you shouldn’t even try to desensitize gluten/ gliadin/glutenin sensitivity. It, along with dairy product sensitivity, is one of the root causes of allergies, and if you’re sensitive, the offending grains and dairy products should be
permanently eliminated from your diet.
The first step is to determine your own gluten sensitivity The most sensitive and specific blood test for gluten/gliadin sensitivity that’s presently available is called the tissue transgluaminase (tTG) test.  Others include the endomysial antibodies (EMA) test, which checks mostly “short-lived” antibodies and the antigliadin antibodies (AGA) test, which checks “longer-lived” IgG antibodies as well as IgA antibodies. [Note: You will not have antibodies to anything you haven’t previously been exposed to. So if you’ve been
avoiding all gluten grains, the test will be negative  even if you are truly gluten sensitive.]
Fortunately, these newer blood tests for gluten sensitivity have made diagnosis much easier and have greatly facilitated research. But, keep in mind that the standard test for celiac disease is an intestinal tissue biopsy, followed by a probe for characteristic
changes in the biopsied tissue. And since most gluten-sensitivity-linked symptoms and diseases (such as those listed in Dangerous Grains) are not accompanied by changes in the intestine, this older test may not be appropriate. Please make sure your doctor uses
the test that’s applicable to your specific situation. Also keep in mind that before the blood tests were available, Dr. Reading figured out many of the disease and symptom connections with gluten sensitivity by examining family trees for various symptoms and
diseases. Armed with a copy of Dangerous Grains for a comprehensive list, you can examine your own family tree and make a very educated guess as to whether or not you have a gluten sensitivity problem.
If you have any suspicion that gluten grains may be contributing to your symptoms or illness, check with a health care practitioner skilled and knowledgeable in nutritional medicine, and have testing done, especially the tTG determination. (Remember that the test is only accurate if you’ve been eating “gluten grains.”) To locate such a physician in your area, contact the
American College for Advancement in Medicine (1-800-
532-3688, www.acam.org),  the American Association
of Environmental Medicine (1-316-684-9500;
www.aaem.com),  or the American Association of
Naturopathic Physicians (1-703-610-9037,
www.naturopathic.org).

               1 of the 225 reasons to steer clear of dangerous grains
                                    sarcoidosis;
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Aching in your muscles and joints and fatigue. It hurts you to get out of the chair, also fatigued.You wake up tired and go to bed tired. Your head always feels tired.
Complaints of fatigue and joint pains are,unfortunately, very common. fibromyalgia, a condition characterized by muscular aches and pains, fatigue, and difficulty sleeping. It is much more common in women, and it can be debilitating. Many conventional medical doctors do not think that fibromyalgia exists. In fact, many patients who believe
they have this condition are often derided by their doctors. One reason many conventional doctors do not think fibromyalgia is a “real” condition is that no specific medication is effective for treating this illness. Some medications do help lower the symptoms of
fibromyalgia. These include analgesics such as Tylenol and Motrin. Some doctors will prescribe antidepressant medications, although there are many adverse effects.
Anti-seizure drugs are the conventional treatment for fibromyalgia. These include Neurontin and Lyrica. Nobody really knows how these medications treat the symptoms (particularly the aches and pains) of fibromyalgia. These medications can help some
individuals with fibromyalgia. But these drugs also have serious side effects. Lyrica, the first FDA-approved drug to treat fibromyalgia, has been associated with severe allergic
reactions that can cause angioedema — swelling of the throat, head, and neck, resulting in airway compromise. Furthermore, Lyrica can promote weight gain, sleepiness,
dry mouth, and brain fog. Finally all seizure medications, including Lyrica, can
increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
When you look at the adverse effects of Lyrica, I think it should be used as a last resort. most patients with fibromyalgia have endocrine disruptions, including hypothyroidism. It's virtually impossible to treat fibromyalgia effectively without ensuring a properly functioning thyroid gland.
One of the most common hormone deficiencies that can cause or exacerbate fibromyalgia is growth hormone.Growth hormone is secreted from the pituitary gland. Like all hormones, growth hormone levels peak at a young age and decline as we get older. Growth hormone is one of the master hormones of the body. It can control the release and
balance of the other endocrine glands
Growth hormone can be given only by injection. It is a bioidentical hormone. There are supplements which are reported to stimulate the release of growth hormone.
those supplements has been mixed at best. They are expensive and do not work nearly as well as the real thing: growth hormone.
Growth hormone therapy can be miraculous. more than 80 percent of patients who try
human growth hormone have a positive experience with it.  From what I read more than 17 years of using low-dose human growth hormone has shown very little adverse effects associated with its use.

                                  
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