Young fibro sufferer

[ajawit]

Is anyone out there dealing with Fibro at a young age? I'm 23 and have been dealing with it for at least eight years. I find it especially difficult being so young and "healthy looking" because most people think I'm making it up or exaggerating. The other hard part is dealing with being this age and HAVING to work full-time and being a full-time student. I can't just go to the doctor whenever I want or pay for a gym membership or chiropractor, and I can't just eliminate the stress and physical stresses in my life. (Not that everyone older than me can, It's just frustrating being so out of control of my life and hearing everyone say "cut out the stress!")
Anyone else out there to talk to?

[VaBreeze]

I was just reading through this and while i'm not 23 anymore (wishing, lol) I did have fibro beginning as a teenager.  They explained it away as fibrocitis, tendonitis, chostrocondritis...but they were all symptoms.  Back then they had no name for it.

It's so wonderful to see so many younger people who are aware and are able to have a dx without having to suffer decades of pain before finding out.

I think this community is the right place to be and it seems that there are others who can share your experience and give you some great input.  

I was just happy to see this post and had to comment. Best of luck to all of you here and wishing you 'fibro free' days ahead.

[john4321]

Herb for adrenal glands

http://www.ashwagandha.net/

Ashwagandha has been used for thousand of years in India for treatment of fatigue . In adrenal fatigue book the doc talks about this herb to boost adrenal function .

[john4321]

Here is some reviews of transfer factor by fibro sufferers and how it helped them. I suggest taking omega 3 flaxseeds , fish oil , B vitamins , anything that is immune system booster . Omega 3 has also anti inflamatory properties . Do you have brain fog as well?

http://www.preciouspets.org/4life/fibro.htm

[john4321]

Hi Ajawit,

There is a product called TRANSFER FACTOR

web : www.4tf.com

The advanced plus bottle is around 55 bucks , get yourself one if possible and start a daily regimen of 2 capsules on an empty stomach . I have heard many good things about the product . Made from cow's milk and egg yolk the transfer factors are the same molecules in mother's milk which teaches and instructs the immune system . Do a google search . Since fibro / cfs are caused by abnormalities in the immune system .

Fibromyalgia a survival book : a must read for anyone with fibro . Here is amazon link

http://www.amazon.com/Fibromyalgia-Chronic-Myofascial-Pain-Survival/dp/1572242388

Both books have excellent reviews .

Please consider transfer factor seriously and stay in touch . I hope the same for you . Together we can fight this condition .

[ajawit]

Thanks! I'm going to buy that book right now. I appreciate the tip - all the best. I hope you're feeling well.
~Ajawit

[john4321]

I am 25 and myofascial pain started when I was 21 (knots in back muscles) + neck pain , knee pain etc ... I suggest you buy and read the book "adrenal fatigue - the 21st century health syndrome" ... adrenal fatigue is very common and is the underlying cause for fibro , fatigue , allergies , brain fog , etc