FIBROMYALGIA AND INSOMNIA HEALED!!!!
1. How long have you been suffering from Fibromyalgia?
15 years
2. Has anyone in your immediate family been diagnosed with
Fibromyalgia? A blood relative?
No
3. Has anyone in your immediate family been suspected to have fibromyalgia and had not been assessed or diagnosed? A blood relative?
No
4. Was there a trauma that occurred that seemed to “set off” your symptoms of fibromyalgia?
Raynauds
5. Was there a life change or stress that occurred before the onset of the symptoms that you feel might have played a part in the on-set of your disorder?
Yes, I began exercising and dieting.
I also worked at a dental office, so I was exposed to a lot.
6. Are you currently taking any of the following medications?
a) Sertraline (Zoloft)
b) Fluoxetine (Prozac)
c) Paroxetine (Paxil)
No, I do take Lorazapam
7. Are you currently taking any of the following medications?
a) Amitriptyline (Lavil)
b) Doxepin (Sinequan)
c) Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
NO
My meds include: Procardia, Naprosyn, Tagamet, Elmiron, Hyosciamine, and the Lorazapam
8. Has acupuncture therapy been suggested by your doctor?
NO - but transcendental meditation has.
9. Do you have difficulty concentrating?
At times.
10. Do you have any problems with your short term memory?
At times
11. Do have problems sleeping?
YES
12. On average, how much sleep do you get a night?
6-7 during the week. I try to get 8-9 on weekends.
13. Do you wake feeling well rested from a night of sleep?
NO
14. Are you currently taking medications that are a prescribed sleep aid?
Yes, the lorazapam and Tylenol PM
15. Are you currently being treated for hormone problems?
NO
16. Have you been diagnosed in the past with any hormonal problems?
NO
17. Have you been diagnosed in the past with any glandular problems?
NO
18. Have you been diagnosed in the past with any hypothalamus problems?
NO
19. What is your age?
36
20. What is your sex?
Female
PS I strongly believe that the low-fat, low-sodium diet I was on triggered this. In addition to the Fibromyalgia I have Raynauds, Interstital Cystitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, painful periods, skin and nail problems, and allergies. Thank you for your time, I hope your study goes well.
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