Skin and body random
I'm starting on the CoQ10 this morning at work (the rheumatologist encouraged it), since the bottle finally came (I ordered it on a massive discount with free shipping). Sixty capsules, 100 mg each. It says it can be taken with or without food, preferably with healthy fats for best absorption. Since I don't often eat breakfast at work and at most have a latte with whole milk, or an energy bar, or a banana, I'll take what I can get. I took a pill around nine. I'll see how it helps the fatigue and lack of energy throughout the day. Perhaps I can take it with lunch instead, if it doesn't keep me awake well into the evening. I have not taken another Flexeril since Friday, and so far not bad. Depending on how bad I get by the end of today, I may or may not take it. But isn't it wonderful to know that I could. I also think I found a muscle relaxant/sleep aid that I can take before bed daily, on the days when I don't need the Flexeril: Sleep Naturally. I'll bring it up with the doctor, but it should not interact with anything else I take. I've taken similar products for a while, but this seems better.
I'm also going to eliminate other supplements as I figure out which ones are best for what I want and which ones I no longer need.
On Friday, I gave my boss a bottle of camellia oil (green tea oil) for his sword (he has a special little sword for opening champagne bottles). He came in this morning really happy and amazed, extolling the oil's benefits for the metal and for his hands; his fingers are no longer dry and cracked. I'm amused. I've been using the stuff for years; it is definitely awesome. I started using it in place of hair conditioner in the shower -- applying it before shampoo, rinsing, then shampooing, and then applying a little bit to the ends before ending the shower. Makes my hair extra smooth, soft, strong, and shiny. Also makes my skin really soft and makes it glow like whoa. It's incredibly antioxidant, which is why it keeps metal from rusting, keeps it shiny; which is why it makes skin so healthy.
Feeling very awake right now. A mild burning ache in my legs and arms, but I have enough energy and stamina to push past the pain. Good. Good.
I don't expect the fibro symptoms to completely disappear ever, but this is a good start to pain management.
I'm also going to eliminate other supplements as I figure out which ones are best for what I want and which ones I no longer need.
On Friday, I gave my boss a bottle of camellia oil (green tea oil) for his sword (he has a special little sword for opening champagne bottles). He came in this morning really happy and amazed, extolling the oil's benefits for the metal and for his hands; his fingers are no longer dry and cracked. I'm amused. I've been using the stuff for years; it is definitely awesome. I started using it in place of hair conditioner in the shower -- applying it before shampoo, rinsing, then shampooing, and then applying a little bit to the ends before ending the shower. Makes my hair extra smooth, soft, strong, and shiny. Also makes my skin really soft and makes it glow like whoa. It's incredibly antioxidant, which is why it keeps metal from rusting, keeps it shiny; which is why it makes skin so healthy.
Feeling very awake right now. A mild burning ache in my legs and arms, but I have enough energy and stamina to push past the pain. Good. Good.
I don't expect the fibro symptoms to completely disappear ever, but this is a good start to pain management.