fibromyalgia

71yr F, Weight, Fibromyalgia?, Water Retention, Scoliosis, Poor mobility, recovery from Sepsis

Would appreciate some help with this lady who feels she has been written off by her doctor but is not prepared to give up. She is 5ft 4″ and weighs 13st 5lb. She says she has never been thin but has always been active – used to play county squash. …

4 years ago

54 yo F with Microscopic Colitis

Advice please regarding 54 year old female client diagnosed with Microscopic Colitis six months ago following constant diarrhoea. Also suffers from Fibromyalgia & depression. She was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2006, and experiences depression/anxiety. A recent blood test showed high inflammatory markers as well as positive indicator for Lupus (to…

5 years ago

57 yo F with fibromyalgia, hiatua hernia, reflux, osteoarthritis, underactive thyroid

57 yr old female. Diagnoses over 35 years have included CFS, fibromyalgia, hiatua hernia, reflux, osteoarthritis, underactive thyroid, discovered to be Hashimoto’s, diverticulosis and depression. This client is primarily seeking help for the extreme gastrointestinal discomfort she has been experiencing for the last 6 months prior to the diverticulosis being…

5 years ago

47 yo F with Fibromyalgia

Client with fibromyalgia, CFS and low thyroid – a few questions as to the next step Female client age 47. Had low thyroid for 7 years (family history of it) and then CFS for 4 years along with muscle pain, and depression. Strategies so far: Cleaned up diet -now very…

5 years ago

ME/CFS

ME/CFS and FM – I have had good results treating two patients suffering from ME/CFS with Martin Pall’s therapy. I have followed the same protocol with a third (new) patient adding in eclonia cava (Fibroboost) after 4 weeks as she also suffers from FM. After 8 weeks treatment, while she…

5 years ago

59 yo F with fibromyalgia gut problems

Hi there, help/advice required please for a client I have seen in clinic today. My client is 59 years old and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 10 years ago following ill health through the flu/virus. Her symptoms include fatigue, muscle pain (particularly in her face – TMJ) and headaches. She has…

5 years ago

57 yo F with fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, occasional restless legs

Hi everyone…..I’m wondering if anyone could help with this particular case. Female, 57 years old, previously diagnosed (2012) with polymyalgia and prescribed steroids. She felt like a ‘new person’ on steroids but doctors wanted to gradually taper the dosage. . Tapering of steroids from 30mg to 4mg since then, but…

5 years ago

43 yo F with fibromyalgia hypothyroid

I have a nutrition client who has been diagnosed with FM, she has an underactive thyroid as is having a high dose (175mcg of levothyroxine). Her ASI results are normal, DHEA at low end. Recent bloods show high creatinine (83), high bilirubin (28), high magnesium (1.09) and high Mean MCH…

5 years ago

38 yo F with fibromyalgia insomnia pelvic pain ASI

First saw this client in 2011 when she presented with blood sugar imbalances as well as tinnitus (since 1993), headaches, insomnia and lack of energy. After revising her diet, she felt much better for some years until Summer 2014 when she developed pelvic pain which worsens after any exercise or…

5 years ago

45 yo F hypermobility fibromyalgia ulcer & depression

Female with hypermobility, fibromyalgia, ulcer and depression 45y female presenting with hypermobility, fibromyalgia (since aged 20y), depression and ulcer. Wants support with bloating, pain, inflammation & fibromyalgia. Medications: Celecoxib (neck disc pain), Omeprazole, Duloxetine (depression and fibro), Gabapentin, Cerelle contraception, diazepam/nurofen – on occasions for neck pain. Bloating, reflux, constipation.…

5 years ago

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Thyroid Issues and Fibromyalgia

I am not sure why I did not get any recommendations for my post. So I am posting it again. I had posted it 2 weeks ago. I have sent client back to GP I am concerned he may have a hyper thyroid. I have suggested he stop using the…

5 years ago

40 yo F with terrible insomnia

Help please. I have a 40yr old lady with terrible insomnia (and fibromyalgia, if she doesn’t sleep) After a bad bout of bacterial pneumonia (from looking after her very unhygienic Grandmother) she was put in intensive care, after which her insomnia began, 5 years ago. She took Nytol which worked…

7 years ago

35 yo F with high cortisol

35 year old female with very high cortisol, anxiety, panic attacks and fibromyalgia • Female, age 35, off work due to anxiety • Experiencing high levels of anxiety following a panic attack in June 2016 and fibromyalgia since January 2016. Diagnosed with ME in April 2013 • Had glandular fever…

8 years ago

35 yo F with high cortisol, anxiety

8 years ago

47 yo F with Post Viral CFS

47 year old lady recently diagnosed with Post Viral CFS and Fibromyalgia but has been suffering for several years. Serology is positive against both EBV and Parvo-virus with a reduced lymphocyte count at 1.4, Haemoglobin 125, White Cell Count 5.5 and RCC 4.02 with no further treatment arranged although she…

10 years ago

50 yo M with CFS, Fibromyalgia and IBS

Question about heavy metal testing and lipid replacement for 50yo vegetarian male with CFS, Fibromyalgia and IBS Hi there, I have been seeing this client since oct, we have done some testing which showed up adrenal exhaustion, thyroid fine, CDSA came back fine. he has had some very gradual but…

11 years ago

58 yo M with Long standing complex

I have been working with a man 58 year old man for the past year, he came to me with the following: Chronic back pain Severe leg twitches/spasms at night Difficulty sleeping Body aches (Dr suspected Fibromyalgia) Fatigue High BP Hiatus hernia He was originally taking 12 prescription medications for…

11 years ago

39 yo F with ME/Adrenal Lady

Hello. I have a client, female, age 39 diagnosed with ME and fibromyalgia 6 years ago. Consulted me December 2011 for help with candida symptoms especially chronic painful cystitis, and anal itch. She also had a diagnosis of NAFL and a history of anxiety, mild depression, an episode of food…

12 years ago

37 yo M with ME

37 year old lady with ME who has been through an awful lot of trauma throughout her life. On the questionnaire the list of health concerns are: Juvenile Mioclonic Epilepsy, ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, Functional Disorder, Left hand side impairment, tenosinivitis, hypoglycaemia, hyperacuasis tinnitis, vertigo, eczema, IBS, incontinence (both), repetitive thrush, allergic…

12 years ago