To: Sharck who wrote (5837 ) 1/3/2001 12:31:04 PM From: Rande Is Respond to OT> RE: Fibromyalgia. I am not a health professional, but I have studied it in depth. I am willing to bet that you had a severe accident to your spine at some time in your life [all the way back to birth]. And your symptoms flare up at times when you either work out, lift heavy objects, or use your back more than you normally would. . .likewise, you can get a flare up when there is considerable stress in your life. Perhaps the most important part of your regimen to relieve symptoms is getting maximum relief on the spinal cord. Stop the heavy physical exertion. Get someone else to do it! Use the jacuzzi with regularity. . . even hot showers, where you let the water run down your spine for 10 minutes followed by 10 minutes of cold packs. Some have good results with chiropractors, others with physical therapists, still others with acupuncture. . . whatever relieves the stress in your spine.
