I just read an article about the bodies inflamatory response and the brain's role in it. More specifically the vagus nerve at the base of the brain plays a role in the inflamatory response. So if my pain from the Fibromayalgia is cause, at least in part, by inflamation this might help.

If a device can be used to disrupt the vagus nerve for people with epilepsy, would it be too far to wish for a similar device for someone with Fibromyalgia? Anyway the article does not mention Fibromyalgia but it was a good read anyway. You can access it here.

Inflamation and the Brain

My drug of choice for my Fibromyalgia is ibuprofen. Of course I have things stronger but that is the first one that I reach for. Many times it is all I need to take the edge off so I can get to work or continue working that day.

One of the things that runs in my family is Alzheimers. I do not know if Alzheimers has anything to do with Fibromyalgia. I was excited to learn that my ibuprofen was one of the thing that may be preventative for the Alzheimers though.

At least some things are working in my favor! What about you what little things are you finding that are working in your favor?

Inflamation and Fibromyalgia

Inflamation is one of the problems with my Fibromyalgia. I can feel it in my mouth. It's swollen and hurts. I usually take medication like acetaminophen when it's really bad.

I started drinking green smoothies every morning. Mind you I have only been drinking them for the past 5 days but I noticed that I have very little inflamation those days. Still hurting but the inflamation seems down. Have any of you tried green smoothies?