My wife was diagnosed with FMS but she always had a spark of hope that she would be well
again, even though she had suffered for a long time with this chronic condition. One day, that spark of hope became a reality for her. She still has fibromyalgia and once in a while she gets fibro flare ups, but at least she doesn't have the constant day-to-day pain like she used to have.
This is her testimonial:
"Many years ago, I developed fibromyalgia while working as a secretary. The muscle pain and stiffness, insomnia and chronic fatigue of fibromyalgia took their toll until finally I had to quit working. I spent several years searching for help. I consulted medical professionals from many fields: orthopedists, neurologists, chiropractors, doctors of internal medicine, rheumatologists and physical therapists, just to name a few.""I was put on many different medications such as anti-depressants and anti-inflammatory drugs, but nothing helped me. It was very frustrating! Sometimes I would get a little better, but the pain and chronic sleep problems were always there. Any kind of physical exercise only made the symptoms worse, as did any type of emotional stress. I also had allergies and a weakened immune system. I was not well most of the time."
"A friend told me about antioxidants (Proanthenols) that was helping people with fibromyalgia. I decided to order some. Amazingly, just a few days after I began taking Proanthenols (OPC-85), the pain completely left! It was truly a miracle!
"I now have a new life and it is wonderful to be free of the pain and suffering I had endured. I tell everyone about what Proanthenols OPC-85 did for me. I plan to take them as long as I live to keep my fibromyalgia in remission. I have loads of energy now and a pain-free body most of the time. It's great to once again enjoy the many activities I had not been able to do for so long. Proanthenols OPC-85 is the best blessing I could have asked for."
"Recently a friend of mine with fibromyalgia had been taking antioxidants from another company. She told me it had not been helping her at all. She was in such bad shape that I gave her the rest of my Life Plus Proanthenols, and in trade she gave me the rest of her antioxidants. I decided to try an experiment on myself by using the other brand. By the second or third day, my fibromyalgia began returning! By day 10 the pain was coming back full force! I had forgotten how bad it was! Although I had an order of Proanthenols on the way, I couldn't wait another day, so I ended my experiment and took one of my husband's 100 mg Life Plus Proanthenol tablets. Within an hour the pain was gone! The following morning I took another 100 mg tablet and continued to be pain free until my order arrived. I learned my lesson, and I will never be without my Life Plus Proanthenols again!"
"I have also found Lyprinex to be a wonderful help for inflammation of the muscles and joints. Six months after becoming pain-free from my fibromyalgia, some shoulder discomfort that I used to have came back for a couple of weeks. It would only bother me in the mornings when I first woke up. I decided to try some Lyprinex capsules, and they helped dramatically!"
"I am truly thankful for these wonderful products. Life is too short to go around feeling bad if you don't have to!"
Excellent website: 2003 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota. Gives detailed information about OPC's.
Created in 1933, Berkem Laboratories, Gardonne, France, performs research and development of OPC of Grape Pips, OPC of pine trees of the Landes, etc.
Although it is not known what produces fibromyalgia, some researchers believe that one of the causes of fibromyalgia is due to changes in muscle metabolism, such as decreased blood flow, causing fatigue and decreased strength. When my wife took the Proanthenols, it is my opinion—that since the OPC's maintain the structural integrity as well as the elasticity of all the tissues throughout the body, which includes the blood vessels—that the OPC's in Proanthenols could have been one of the main factors that helped her. This could also be another reason why the OPC's helped Diana. (*)Note: There are numerous websites on the Internet that deal with blood abnormalities from patients who have chronic disorders, including fibromyalgia. I've only listed a few below:
There is an amazing verse in Leviticus 17:11 that says, "For the life of the flesh is in the blood..."
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibromyalgia : The Revolutionary Treatment That Can Reverse The Disease
...by Dr. R. Paul St. Amand, Claudia Craig MarekAverage Customer Rating:
Comments from a reviewer who read this book: "I was mad and cried like a baby when I read this book. How could anyone "promise" reversal of FM? I had to find out, so I read the book four times in the first two weeks, and I continue to re-read a portion of it everyday. I was able to share the protocol with my doctor who then started me on the Guaifenesin... Friends and family cannot believe the change in me. I have people calling me just about everyday asking "what are you doing?" And, how can they do it too? I can honestly say that I'm getting my life back, No it's actually better..." Elisabeth D Apodaca
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Fibromyalgia & Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome : A Survival Manual
...by Dr. Devin J. Starlanyl, Mary Ellen Copeland (Contributor)Average Customer Rating:
Comments from a reviewer who read this book: "Just think! It ISN'T 'all-in-your head'. It's in your body AND head, and it is REAL! How wonderful to be responded to by a physician with such warmth. Wisdom and love resound from each page. This is the PERFECT book for the person who has been newly-diagnosed or suspects that sh/he may have FMS/MPS." Lee Vanderlin, M.A from USA
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From Fatigued to Fantastic
...by Dr. Jacob TeitelbaumAverage Customer Rating:
Comments from a reviewer who read this book: "Life Saver! I'm Not Crazy! I have a name for my symptoms! This book was great I found it on vacation on FL and could not put it down! Interestingly, on vacation, my symptoms were minimal! I found a GREAT doctor, and this book reinforced what she had told me. I was not crazy! There was something wrong with me, even though I look well to those around me. Following the book's advice and "The Yeast Connection" by Wm Crook, I am feeling better! I still have bad days, but it is usually when I eat something with sugar, milk, yeast, or caffine. A MUST HAVE FOR ANYONE WITH FIBROMYALGIA!" d_Provenzano@email.msn.com from Louisiana, USA
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When Muscle Pain Won't Go Away : The Relief Handbook for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Muscle Pain
...by Gayle Backstrom, Bernard R. RubinAverage Customer Rating:
Comments from a reviewer who read this book: "I read this book a few yrs. after being diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I cannot begin to describe the sense of relief and companionship this book brought to me. When friends, loved ones, & acquaintances are "diagnosed", This is the first "therapy" I recommend and/or purchase for them as a gift. It gives the reader a sense that she/he is not alone... I have lived with fibromyalgia, and several other autoimmune disorders for 7+ yrs now. I still consider this book the best first step in treatment! Well worth the investment and time..." Gina D. Meldrum
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The Fibromyalgia Survivor
...by Dr. Mark J. PellegrinoAverage Customer Rating:
Comments from a reviewer who read this book: "Best Book On Fibromyalgia Available! Dr. Pelligrino not only knows alot about fibromyalgia--he has it himself, which gives this book a unique perspective. I have met Dr. Pellegrino, and he is a great doctor, and a very understanding person. If you have to buy only one book on fibromyalgia, this is it!" A reader from MI
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Pain Free : A Revolutionary Method for Stopping Chronic Pain
...by Pete Egoscue, Roger GittinesAverage Customer Rating:
Comments from a reviewer who read this book: "The Best Book ever for people in pain! I discovered this book after being in pain for a long time. I had a dislocated disc and headaches as a result of it for over six months. My therapist thought I was crazy but I did the exercises delegently. My pain disappeared after a week and hasn't returned. I've recommended this book to many of my friends. But unfortunately there aren't many believers out there. Just try it out for yourself. You won't be disappointed. Thanks Mr. Egoscue." A reader from Munich, Germany
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Fibromyalgia Advocate: Getting the Support You Need to Cope With Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome
...by Dr. Devin J. StarlanylAverage Customer Rating:
Comments from a reviewer who read this book: "Best help for those newly diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I found this book to be greatly helpful in educating me in what is fibromyalgia and how to get the help I need. I take it with me to all Dr. appts and have had no problem getting the help I need to live a productive life with the pain. It has also helped me to understand why things are the way they are, such as the carbohydrate bingeing. I highly recommend this book to anyone with fibromyalgia." A reader from Florida, USA
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Fibromyalgia : A Comprehensive Approach : What You Can Do About Chronic Pain and Fatigue
...by Miryam Ehrlich Williamson, David A. NyeAverage Customer Rating:
Comments from a reviewer who read this book: "I came across this book on the Internet one night when I was hurting and crying and didn't know what else to do. I believe it changed my life because up until now no one could tell me how to stop hurting. Everyone diagnosed with fibromyalgia should read this only if to understand yourself." Sue Czajkowski from ILLINOIS
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We Laughed, We Cried : Life With Fibromyalgia
...by Kit GardiserAverage Customer Rating:
Synopsis: A review by Diane Hunter says: "Although diagnosis and treatment are inevitably mentioned when addressing fibromyalgia, We Laughed, We Cried focuses on life. A feast for the soul as well as the mind, it may be consumed systematically or savored randomly and repeatedly ... a resource to be kept handy for explaining fibromyalgia to others and for those days when nothing functions, nothing makes sense, and nothing relieves."
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Desperately Seeking Snoozin' : The Insomnia Cure from Awake to Zzzzz
...by John WiedmanAverage Customer Rating:
Comments from a reviewer who read this book: "...It's about time someone who has actually suffered from long term, cronic insomnia, and has overcome it, has written a book about the subject. Other books are written by people with no first hand experiential knowledge of the subject. They seem to be oblivious as to the devastation insomnia can inflict upon someones life and have a one size fits all approach in dealing with the problem, rather then an individualized plan of treatment, which is available in the book. This is a refreshing approach to a serious condition..." mypaldal@aol.com from Lacey, Washington
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Alternative Treatments for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Insights from Practitioners and Patients
...by Mari Skelly, Andrea Helm, Dr. Paul B. BrownAverage Customer Rating:
Comments from a reviewer who read this book: "This is the book that I've been trying to find for years! The authors have done a wonderful job of interweaving the stories of patients with the helpful advise from practitioners of all kinds. It is great to have the full range of treatments from both conventional medicine as well as alternative & complementary medicine. The stories from the patients are so validating to hear. It helps to know that I am not alone in my daily job of managing this illness. The resource guide and bibliography are invaluable. Thank you SO much for writing this book!" Allison from Seattle, Washington
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The Fibromyalgia Help Book : Practical Guide to Living Better With Fibromyalgia
...by R.N. Jenny Fransen, Dr. I. Jon RussellAverage Customer Rating:
Comments from a reviewer who read this book: "When my doctor told me he thought I had fibromyalgia, I thought 'Oh, great! A garbage can diagnosis--he’s telling me something just to keep me happy.'... So, it’s a relief to find a book that helps me make sense of this. I still feel rotten but I feel more comfortable with the diagnosis, and I now have answers that may help me reclaim a more normal life. That’s more than I thought possible before reading this book. This book is recommended by the Fibromyalgia Network as a good starting point and reference for those who have fibromyalgia, and for their ! families who need to know what to make of it. I agree." Gloria E. Salavarria from Middlebury, IN
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Betrayal by the Brain : The Neurologic Basis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia Syndrome, and Related Neural Network Disorders
...by Dr. Jay A. GoldsteinAverage Customer Rating:
Comments from a reviewer who read this book: "After 11 years of battling this illness, 5 surgeries, consultations with doctors from top medical centers in the US, I was fortunate enough to find Dr. Goldstein. Although the book is difficult reading (and reading is not easy for us with this disorder due to cognitive problems), his results are spectacular and he has probably defined a new class of disease: neurosomatic disorders, for which some experts feel he deserves a Nobel Prize. His understanding of the brain and the use of neuropharmacology is unparalleled. Worth the effort to read, the case histories are not at all exaggerated..." Farraday McGuthrie from USA
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Curing Fibromyalgia Naturally With Chinese Medicine
...by Bob FlawsAverage Customer Rating:
Comments from a reviewer who read this book: "A very good book, not only for patients. Bob Flaws focuses the view on fibromyalgia patients. It's very interesting not only for patients, but also for practitioners. He gives detailed information for (self-)curing fibromyalgia, treating with herbs, acupuncture and dietery management. He gives information about the underlying processes in the view of chinese medicine." Markus Granzow from Germany, region of Black Forest.
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Alternative Medicine Guide to Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia and Environmental Illness
...by Burton GoldbergAverage Customer Rating:
Comments from a reviewer who read this book: "A must have for those afflcted, needing solid facts/answers! After many hours of searching and reading, this book combines documented clinical facts and case studies. I too suffered with these conditions and have found this book and its treatments to produce positive results! I have been in the medical profession for 20 years and had to leave the field because of my condition, but until recently, have I put these practices to the test, and have found those that work for me. If you really suffer from this, trust me, YOU NEED this book. For those interested, please feel free to write me and I'll discuss with you my own treatment plan and results.." Deborah (DWKirchner@webtv.net) from USA, Florida
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Fibromyalgia: A Handbook for SelfCare & Treatment
...by Janet A. HulmeAverage Customer Rating:
Comments from a reviewer who read this book: "If you only buy one book on FMS, buy this one. I have several books. This one explains alot of the things that you always wanted to know but did think to ask. Things like why you put your keys in the frig and butter in your purse." dot@airmail.net from Dallas Texas
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The Fibromyalgia Relief Book : 213 Ideas for Improving Your Quality of Life
...by Miryam Ehrlich Williamson, Mary Anne SaathoffAverage Customer Rating:
Comments from a reviewer who read this book: "This book provides numerous coping strategies that will help anyone living with FMS to enjoy their life more. Realistic in ideas presented yet presented with a positive outlook that doesn't come across as preachy." A reader from Saratoga Springs, NY
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Beyond Chaos : One Man's Journey Alongside His Chronically Ill Wife
...by Gregg PiburnAverage Customer Rating:
Comments from a reviewer who read this book: "This book is saving our marriage. So hard for people to understand and tolerate illness of a once active person. My husband needed this book so badly. He bought it on his own and reads it alot. He has read portions to me and we both sit and cry afterwards. I want so badly to be well and move like I use to. I have wanted to give up so many times and tried once. I hate the idea of being a burdon. I blame myself so much. I am in the process of forgiving myself for being sick and getting on with my life. CFS, fibromyoalgia, Hashimotos Disease and other illness have made me different. I will one day be well again. I never ever want pitty just understanding." Eleesa in Kentucky
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Healing Back Pain
...by Dr. John E. SarnoAverage Customer Rating:
Comments from a reviewer who read this book: "...This book has totaly changed the way I look at pain, and other conditions I have suffered with for 10 years. I can only hope that more doctors will read this book and use these truths to help the thousands and thousands of americans who suffer from pain." Barry Robole from Wisconsin
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America Exhausted : Breakthrough Treatments of Fatigue and Fibromyalgia
...by Dr. Edward J. ConleyAverage Customer Rating:
Comments from a reviewer who read this book: "I have been spending years trying to convince my doctors(family and specialist) to perform certain tests regarding my fibromyalgia and fatigue. Now I have a book written by one of their peers to prove my point. I live near Lansing MI and the author is from MSU in E. Lansing. He has documented information that I have gathered on my own but cannot get my HMO to do. Maybe now they will listen when I show them his book!" A reader from Holt Michigan USA
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Making Sense of Fibromyalgia
...by Dr. Daniel J. Wallace, Janice Brock WallaceAverage Customer Rating:
Comments from a reviewer who read this book: "Dr. Wallace gives a comprehensive explanation of what fibromyalgia is, what happens in the body as it is happening, and helpful information to cope with this debilitating problem. It is a book I can go back to again and again and learn something new about my condition. Just knowing more has helped me not to go into depression as a flare is occuring and to plan to do something for myself when the flare begins to subside. It is a comfort for patients and their families to know what's going on, that this pain and other symptoms are real and that the patient is not crazy (because it certailly CAN feel that way). I am very grateful that Dr. Wallace and Janice Brock Wallace wrote this book..." Darcy Richards from Las Vegas, NV, USA
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Fibromyalgia : The New Integrative Approach : How to Combine the Best of Traditional and Alternative Therapies (Integrative Health Series)
...by Dr. Milton HammerlyAverage Customer Rating:
Comments from a reviewer who read this book: "I am the "new kid on the block" having just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia at the age of 59. Not that the symptoms are new! It was good to be able to sit up during the night when I couldn't sleep and read this very educational book by a Medical Doctor. How wonderful that there are so many resources available to folks experiencing this and other maladies. Dr. Hammerly explains everything (and I mean EVERYthing) very clearly in a way that is almost comforting..." Pamela H. Ullfers from Spanaway, Washington
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No More Sleepless Nights
...by Dr. Peter Hauri, Shirley Linde, Philip WestbrookAverage Customer Rating:
Comments from a reviewer who read this book: "The newest edition of the book is now available in paperback.The first edition was exceedingly helpful -- the new edition has even more material, including some newly developed techniques. By the way, the book has two authors: Dr. Peter Hauri, of Mayo Clinic, the world's leading expert on insomnia, and Shirley Linde, the well-known science writer and author of some 37 books, including No More Snoring." A reader from Florida
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FMS research and information about the disorder.
Research shows that Aspartame in products may be harmful to people.
Note: (*) The statements that I have included concerning OPC's have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Therefore these products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
