Re: Guaifenesin

[Guest guest]

Guiafenesin is a drug which causes mucus membranes to secret and is

often used in cold medications or alone to help break up congestion

so the body can " sweep away " detrius from the lungs, bronchial

tubes, throat, nose, sinuses, etc. I have used it for many years

to loosen thick mucous (I have Sjogrens Syndrome which causes

muscous to be " dry " more like liquid rubber cement).

I did read a few years ago that it was being used in the treatment

of fibromyalgia. Whether or not it helps is a moot question for

me. One doctor wanted to diagnosis fibromyalgia for me but all of

my symptoms can be explained with the Sjogrens and Reactive

Arthritis.

Ray

[Guest guest]

Hi TJ

I sense your confusion with all the information you are getting about FMS.

That is the best way to cope with this miserable disease.information not

confusion

Firstly the one thing that is important to remember is that like all

arthritic medication Cellebrex contains aspirin so DO NOT take anything

containing aspirin of any kind. It is not only a bad thing for the stomach

but, aspirin is a blood thinner and any medication that thins blood is a NO

NO.

Secondly, Fibromyalgia is not curable. it can however have periods of

remission. It is the most frustrating of diseases and you can read a pro and

a con in the same article.

Thirdly, there is no absolute treatment, it is a case of treating the

symptoms. My Fibro is over 10 yrs now and at the moment have a bit of a

handle on it but, I know it won't last. I have gone from an invalid to

planning a 3 week trip to California to see old friends. accompanied of

course. Beside the pain control the next big hurdle is the depression that

takes hold. Find yourself a good Dr.knowledgable about pain management, who

will listen to you. Take the info you glean from the articles you read and

get his opinion. Remember what works for one does not always work for

another and you must resign yourself to a lot of disappointments.

You need to have a good muscle relaxer, an antidepressant,sleep aid, stress

management and a pain management regime. Most importantly keep in touch with

the group, voice your frustrations. I will be watching with interest your

progress, try to stay away from band-aid treatments but all in all try to

keep your prospective.

Terry M

[Guest guest]

Who said the Guafesin cures FMS? I went to the Doctor in Marina Del Rey

that had discovered this. I forgot his name St. Something? Anyway the

problem is that you cannot wear makep, or eat certian foods etc..there are

numerous things that you can't eat, drink or makep etc. I am curious where

you got this information from,,What Publication??? Sincerely, Alice