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I can always count on you to put a smile on my face! (love the dumbo doco remark) I think I am going to start taking extra vit C besides what is in my multi vit. I always heard to take vit C when you were sick or felt a cold coming on. So why wouldn't help w/ Fibro? The same w/ echinacea. I am having a cup of Echinacea Complete Care tea right now to try and ward off the strep.
I definitely need to up my intake of fluids, I have been a slacker lately. I was surprised when I got my sonogram for my ovaries the other day and the tech asked if I drank alot of water b/c I was very well hydrated on the inside. Who knew, I haven't been drinking as much water as I should.
Okay now I want to take your advice on the meditate thing but it is so hard for me to get a quite moment to myself. I have to get up an hour earlier than the kids and creep around the house in the a.m. just so I can read some scripture and pray. And I don't think I can get up any earlier. And my kids do this thing where if I am not in eye sight they start calling my name and when I "What" they say "I love you" and of course I answer back "I love you too." and they keep going in a circle like that until they locate me. They are using the sound of my voice to locate which room in the house I am in. I really can't get to irritated w/ them b/c at least they just don't keep calling my name over and over, instead they tell me they love me, unless I don't respond then they do. 
I am reading the Arthritis Foundation book on Fibro and it has stretching exercises in there I will have to start those. As far as limiting diet this could be hard I find myself eating a really healthy lunch and then craving something sweet so bad I can't stop myself from eating junk, like chocolate. Unfortunately I have to eat a whole lot or really rich chocolate to have an attack. I almost wish it gave me an immediate attck so I wouldn't eat it.
I really appreciate all your support. And everyone else who responded!! You guys are great on this board. 
(((HUGS))) and prayers back atcha,
Christie
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Thanks Beth!
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Yeh the powder in a capsule is what I am taking. And I had problems with my GERDS last night so everytime the reflux happened I would get this awful taste from the valerian. YUCK! But it did help me get to sleep. I layed down on pillow and remember looking at clock and it said 11:24 and I thought to myself if I am asleep by 11:30 that will be 7 hours of sleep which would great compared to the last couple of nights. And then I think I fell right out b/c is the last thought I had. But then I had disturbing dreams last night but I don't think it was the valerian b/c its been gooing on. So if I could just get rid of those I will be doing great.
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#151147 - 02/17/05 08:06 AM
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...of getting your kids into doing yoga with you? They might find it funny!  Not quite as serene as it could be, but it'd be better than being yelled at while you're doing it.
Si was nagging me to do more exercise last night so I did my yoga practice today....with a puppy on my lap for the breathing exercises! It was the only way to keep him quiet! 
I get you on the sweet stuff! I do not have the willpower that Dalia and Ruchie have.  I've stopped having spoonfuls of sugar in my tea on bad days though!  Now if I could just not feel the need for chocolate or ADBs!
Btw, I swear by the vitamin C and Echinacea thing. I've had alot less viruses since I started that. Not doing great atm, but then nothing's perfect! 
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I fell right to sleep but then had disturbing dreams. Any advice on that perhaps the soothing music would help before I go to sleep. That way my mind will be in a peaceful mode and possibly not do the nightmare thing.
Good for you on trying to come off the meds. It is a hard battle though! I am down to just Nexium and a multi vit and then NuLev and Naproxen only if really needed. And you see how well that is going!? Well maybe the valerian will solve the sleep issue and then I need sweet dreams, and to stop the darn sweet cravings. I mean I literally paced around my office after lunch yesterday trying to find something sweet. And while I was at Rite Aid last night I bought a whole big heart shaped box of chocolates leftover from V day. Thank goodness my big dog knocked them on the floor and ate them when I wasn't looking. But now I worry that the dog will get sick and it will be my fault b/c I had to have the chocolate. And she is hubby's dog, he would be so upset! I heard chocolate is really bad for dogs!
Anyway I feel a little better today after some much needed sleep. So cross your fingers for tonight.
Your the best Ruchie.
Christie
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#151153 - 02/17/05 08:23 AM
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Thanks Linz that is a good idea actually! They love to do whatever I do. I will give it a try. Okay but now I am trying to picture you doing yoga w/ a puppy in your lap. And all I can picture is you w/ your eyes closed doing breathing with a puppy trying to lick your face wondering what in the h*ll you are doing? LOL!
My hubby got his mom to give me her health walker machine (she never uses it except to hang clothes on it to dry) and so I do that for about 15 minutes in the a.m. it is all I can last so far. Its one of those things were the feet glide back and forth and the handles look like ski poles and they glide w/ the feet. So it is low impact which I like.
I really scare myself w/ the sweet stuff. I mean I was like a mad woman yesterday trying to find some kinda candy or anything sweet. And it felt like my whole body was craving it.
Sorry to hear you are not doing so great right now!  Are you in a flare?
Hope you feel better soon and thanks for the advice,
Christie
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#151168 - 02/17/05 08:35 AM
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Yeah, I'm flaring. Not too bad on the aches and pains side, but I'm so tired and I've had a headache for pretty much three weeks now! So fed up. Had a full-on migraine yesterday. 
I'm supposed to be job-hunting and doing DIY, but it's all I can do to make sure I get washed and dressed and feed myself and the dogs!
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Hey Tissy! How'd you sleep last night?
Meditating with kids 101  I would let your kids know mommy is going to take 5 minutes to herself. Put on a timer for 5 minutes. Two minutes is five is too many. And sit in a chair and close your eyes and relax. I taught kindergarten with 20 kids and I HAD to take a break while they ate lunch. The kids knew unless it was an emergency to stay in their seats while Morah (Hebrew for teacher) sat and ate her lunch!
That is SO ADORABLE! It's like Marco Polo only with I love you! Awwww!
Def. try the stretches. I have the book too btw!  I haven't done their stretches...I do my own. Let me know how those work for you...maybe I'll have to give em' a try!
When you crave something sweet (I am a true blue sugar addict...so it ain't easy, but oh so worth it!) have a fruit instead. Buy yourself exotic fruits and go crazy if you like! Tyr a bosc pear, red anjou, blueberries (filled with powerful antioxidants!) kiwi....whatever you enjoy that you can tolerate!
I hope I've helped some. I just want you to feel good *big hugs!*
Love ya!
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Hey Linz!!
I took a magnesium supplement and it gave me D! I even took it with calcium! I should try it again though...may have been a fluke. And maybe I won't take as much of it and see how it goes. But you're right...many of us do lack that good ole magnesium!
Thanks for the tip Linz. My vitamin supplement that the naturopath here in town gave me has almost 850mg per does (I take it 3 times a day). I'll have to double check my info. there!
Oh Linz *hugs* Flares are the WORST! Yes, I wish we could all meet up....and that we lived close by. Although, I'm a germaphobic...and I probably wouldn't come to close to you when you're sick. BUT I would at least come over and do your dishes!
Doctors. Iv'e had it up to my eyeballs! The only doc I like is my pain specialist. She's great! What is a physiatrist Linz?
Keep well...get better soon! *huge hugs*
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...is a doctor specialising in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation. Mark Pellegrino, the fantastic patient-expert, is one. Sounds great for Fibro as they cover exercise, stretches, pain relief, sleep help...everything we want! Just wish I could find one.
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