Original Research presented by Robert J. Thiel, Ph.D., N.D. and Joyce K. Thiel, BCHHP, B.S.
Fibromyalgia is a painful condition that can afflict people of either sex or any age, although most are women1. People with fibromyalgia are often chronically fatigued2 and many have stomach pains. Fibromyalgia is somewhat of a medical enigma and has only recently been declared to actually exist3.
This report is based on seeing approximately thirty people with fibromyalgia. All were disappointed with allopathic interventions. Every person with fibromyalgia that has followed our recommendations so far reported improvement in musculo-skeletal pain4, energy levels5, and other areas.
Interventions varied greatly by person (everyone did NOT get the same recommendations). Nearly all appeared to have some problem handling bovine dairy products and were advised to avoid them. Various calcium formulas can be helpful and the actual products recommended were from Nutri-West such as Cal-Phos for soluble calcium while other brands were not tested.
When knee and/or hip pain is prevalent, chondroitin-sulfate-a and antioxidant compounds are often useful to help reduce pain.6,7 For example, Derma-Lyph combines chondroitin-sulfate-a with antioxidants. Pains in other areas tend to respond to glucosamine compounds, enzymes, or herbs such as yucca.
Although magnesium and malic acid products are sometimes helpful8, our clinical experience suggests that they do not seem to help a high percentage of fibromyalgia sufferers.
To help with fatigue and circulation we nearly always recommend a heart glandular (Myo-Cardio-Lyph), adrenal-herbal compounds (Stress-Pan-F), and sometimes a thyroid glandular (T-Lyph) as these also help with some mental health issues. Note: Heart and thyroid glandulars need to be taken by mid-day and adrenal products must be taken with meals. Pineal glandular support (Pineal-Lyph) before bed helps some with sleep disturbances. People with stomach pains tend to respond to herbal-parasite formulas (Parazym-A), as well as, Chinese herbs (#3 Buplerum & Corydalis) although anti-acids temporarily help some. However, they do not usually deal with the true cause of the pain.
Living with fibromyalgia is difficult. Working with people with fibromyalgia is trying at times but it is professionally rewarding when the appropriate natural interventions are used.
Copyright © Robert J. Thiel
References
1. Berkow, R., The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Treatment, 14th ed. Merck & Co. Rahway (NJ). 1982
2. Clauw, D.J., The Pathogenesis of Chronic Pain and Fatigue Syndromes With Special Reference to Fibromyalgia. Medical Hypotheses 44 (5), pg(s) 369-378. May 1995
3. Dunne, F. and Dunne, C., Fibromyalgia and Psychiatric Disorder. British Journal of Hosp Med 54 (5), pg(s) 194-197. 1995
4. Thiel, R.J., Musculo-skeletal Pain Relief For People With Arthritis, Lupus, and Fibromyalgia. ANMA Monitor 1 (1), pg(s) 8-10. 1997
5. Thiel, R.J., Chronic Fatigue Assessment and Intervention: The Result of 101 Cases. ANMA & AANC Journal's) 1 (3), pg(s) 17-19. 1996
6. Nicolini, Emilio, Studies in Cartilage. Presentation at the 12th Annual Convention of the American Naturopathic Medical Association, Las Vegas. September 8, 1995
7. Darlington, L.G. and Ramsey, S.W., Clinical Review of Dietary Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis. British Journal of Rheumatology 32, pg(s) 507-514. 1993
8. Russell, I. et al., Treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome With Super Malic. Journal of Rheumatology 22 (5), pg(s) 953-958. 1995
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