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cinnamon · 10-27-2008, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by warbelsnap

Hey all. Need some assistance. I've been going to the DR for some additional symptoms for sometime to no avail. Still saying it is Fibro but don't know what else is wrong. Here is what is going on. Been having a lot of muscle twitches/spasms in my arms. My arms are so weak some time I can't even open a bottle of soda. My legs cramp, tingle, and just hurt. My legs also have severe muscle weakness to the point I have fallen down the stairs on 3 different occasions because my legs just gave out. I've had several other episodes where I couldn't get up out of a chair or while walking I had to catch myself on something because my legs just quit working. This scares

me. My hips hurt so bad sometimes you can't even touch them and they burn like they are on fire and go down my legs. My hands and feet itch off and on all the time. I am also tired and in pain. I do know the pain level goes up and down but it is up an aweful lot and never below a 5. Does anyone have any suggestions for research for the muscle weakness, etc? Just looking for a point in a direction so we can figure this out. I've done research on the web and when I find stuff, I email it to my doctor for him to review. I have had every blood test, MRI, CT, etc possible. I'm being sent to another Rheumie hoping for some additional assistance with a diagnosis. Thank you in advance for all your inputs, suggestions, and comments. Good luck to all.

Hugs to all.

Dear Betty, I was suffering terribly from fibromyalgia and I am now almost 90 percent better. I am happy to share the medical treatments I received.

1) My doctor ordered blood tests for latent viruses. This means getting titers for IgG levels of Epstein Barr, parvovirus, cytomegalovirus and herpes 6. I had 3 of these come back HIGH. I had to take an antiviral drug called Famvir for 10 weeks. IgG is the antibody your body uses for old infections. People with fibromyalgia often have these viruses reactivated. I believe it is the chemical pesticides causing this to happen.

2) Cut out wheat and soy. They are highly treated with chemical pesticides. This means a lot less processed foods.

3) Have a blood test to measure your serum fluoride level. Fluoide is a common pesticide today on fruits, vegetables and processed foods. The symptoms of fluoride toxicity are the same as fibromyalgia. Ask your doctor to look at articles by George Waldbott, MD. My fluoride level was abnormally high. Then, cut fluoride out of your life. Switch to bottled water, brush your teeth with a non-fluoride toothpaste. If you can afford to, eat organic fruits and vegetables, especially grapes and potatoes.

I am a new person, and I wish you the very best. This disease CAN be treated!