Question:
I have been newly diagnosed with FM, although I'm not sure it's 100% right
diag (pain in hands, wrists, elbows & shoulders only, with occasional upper
back pain). been off work 5 months (computer job) posts will be short as
voice recog software is crap!
Just started a wheat/dairy/sugar - free detox diet. Wondered if anyone else
has had success with food exclusion.
Answer:
Not I, though I wish I could say different. Good luck with it, though.
Some do find relief from this. Welcome to AMF!
I can appreciate your situation, since my problem started with pains
in shoulders and then in wrists also, due to computer work. Have you been
evaluated for myofascial trigger points? These often develop in those areas
and require special therapy to help. Most people with fibromyalgia have some
for of trigger points. I'm able to type a lot, because I use macro expansion
software which allows me to type abbreviations for common words. i.e. fib =
fibromyalgia, sf = software, etc. When I have to use my mouse a lot, I'll use
software that automatically does a click (or double click) so that I don't
have to push down with my hand so much. I'm using a mac, but similar software
exists for a PC, I assume.
