Guaifenesin vs. Iodine in Treating Fibromyalgia
January 20, 2010
Many people suffering from fibromyalgia have stumbled upon the guifenesin protocol pioneered by Dr. Paul St. Amand explained in his book What Your Doctor May NOT Tell You About Fibromyalgia.* It apparently works well for some people although the restriction of avoiding all salicylates can be difficult for some to follow as salicylates are hidden in many items commonly used in the home and for personal hygiene such as toothpaste and lotions.
The use of iodine in treatment of fibromyalgia shows consistent success and is much easier to accomplish, but some people may need both to get well enough to live anything close to a normal life. Karen Frandsen’s website has a lot of really useful information about treating fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue, the accompanying brain fog and depression, hypoglycemia and other bad symptoms. The holistic approach shows the greatest promise because it gets to the root of the problem and “fixes” it rather than the application of pharmaceuticals which may relieve symptoms but don’t cure.
Karen has a good list of the similarities and differences in the guaifenesin and iodine protocols here. Be sure to read this because if you need to increase your knowledge, this will be a good reference.
If you don’t have a doctor willing to work with you on a holistic approach (mine moved away), you might be able to find a good family practice doctor who will be open-minded enough to help you as I have. It’s not a good idea to have to do everything by yourself, but you, the patient are still the only one who can say whether a particular combination of supplements, hormones, exercise, and drugs, if necessary, make you feel better.
*Clicking on the book title above will take you to Amazon.
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Barb,
Thank you so much for the information! I’ll check out the link you provided and look into adding iodine to my supplementation program. My doctor always says, “Well, it won’t hurt you but I don’t know if it will help either.” I think they do:)
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We have to keep digging and learning from others, trying new things to feel better. The more I see of the big pharma lobby and the more I know about what drugs do and don’t do, the more convinced I am that we have to work hard to get down to the bottom of our illnesses – the systemic causes and not overlook what has worked well in the past. I’m so glad this is giving you leads to maybe feel better.
Yes, I’ll try anything within reason
I added the link you provided to favorites, it is a great site!
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