Guaifenesin

[Khürt Williams]

Is anyone taking this for fibro? Does it work?

[Mr. Peachy]

Guaifenesin is only a tiny part of the overall treatment protocol. You're most likely to find that magnesium malate (malic acid) is far more effective at reducing symptoms than guaifenisen. What works best is a very comprehensive diet plan that includes lots of essential amino acids (wide variety of vegetables) and a host of supplements that includes immune boosters like astragalus and others. The more one focuses on strengthening the body's immune system, the more success you will have in relieving the symptoms. Moderate exercise helps also, but must be worked up to gradually, otherwise the price paid for overdoing it will be substantial. Each time, though, it gets better and better. It's all about the fight. Probiotics have been shown to help as many studies seem to indicate that a chronic intestinal infection may cause a condition called "leaky gut syndrome" that allows toxins from the intestine to infiltrate the bloodstream and cause the myelin sheath to become inflamed. At any rate, this would support my theory that a diet consisting of lots of fiber filled veggies tends to heal the gut with its cleansing affect. As the gut heals the symptoms slowly disappear. Staying away from chemicals, like aspartame and phenylalanine (found in diet sodas) seems to help as well. Once you break through the pain barrier, the ability to sleep is enhanced. Quality sleep is amazingly therapeutic. When I have a good night's sleep, the fibro symptoms are, for all intents, gone. When I have a lousy night's sleep, the fibro comes back with a vengeance. For more tips and links, visit my fibro page: http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/fibromyalgia.html

[Khürt Williams]

Wow! That's a lot of information for a short question. I appreciate you taking the time to answer. My wife has been drinking diet soda because she buys it for me. I have Type 1 diabetes. We will have to review what other food products we have in the house contain apartame and phenylalanine.

We'll also look in to the other things you mentioned.

Thanks again!!

[Shane]

Khürt,

I have heard of many people experiencing positive effects from the Guaifenesin protocol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLDxSqS3CKI
The one down side that I've heard of is hypoglysemic side effects, sometimes quite severe.

The protocol is supposed to be administrated with the book, "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibromyalgia" (ISBN 0-446-675-121).

A few doctors are claiming that the Guaifenesin protocol actually reverses the effects of fibromyalgia, starting with your last symptoms, working it's way back to the first. Of course many don't subscribe to this theory, but in the fibro world we're all used to that by now. Here is a link http://www.fibromyalgiatreatment.com/GuaiProtocol.htm

[Judy Barnes Baker]

Guifenesin does not cause hypoglycemia. Guifenesin has no side effects, but it does make whatever symptoms you experience with fibro get worse before they get better. Dr. St. Armand believes that many people who have fibro also have hypoglycemia, which is why a low-carb diet is part of his protocol.

[Judy Barnes Baker]

Hi Khurt.
I just posted a fourth segment from my series, "We Need a Hero," about the guaifenesin protocal on my blog. It is here: http://carbwars.blogspot.com/search?q=and+Dr.+St.+Amand. (Or just go to http://carbwars.blogspot.com and search for Dr. St. Amand.)

Judy Barnes Baker

[Anne Hillebrand]

Yes. But in a combination treatment.

We use Guai, a decongestant, keep our saliva pH at about 7.4 (normal), use eye mask and ear plugs to insure enough deep, restorative sleep, and an SSRI med if we have serotonin problems.

Nothing for sale on this site. (No herbal gerbil multi-level marketing, etc, either.)
We don't take donations, either. We pay the cost of the site, phone calls, etc. So you know this is the truth.

Thousands are now using this method to relieve all symptoms. Confidential free help by email or phone for everyone, any where.

Annie

www.FibroFix.com

407-925-4139

[Khürt Williams]

Anne, thank for sharing this information and giving of yourself so generously.

[Karla Olson]

I haven't researched this thoroughly, myself--most of what I've read pooh-poohs it as research doesn't back it up, not that mainstream medicine hasn't thwarted good ideas before--but I recently heard from a friend whose mother has been on the protocol for five years, now, with amazing results.

To be honest, I tend to avoid "this will remove all your symptoms" magical cures and popular trends. I do believe in the best of both worlds--modern medicine AND more traditional or less invasive cures--but I want research behind it, too. While I'm an early-adopter in many areas of my life, I'm very, very conservative when it comes to magic cures.

When my friend told me about her mother, however, it made me stop and listen--not only because it was someone I knew, but because there wasn't any of the "magic cure" hype about it.

I'm still not ready to try it--I have many reasons why but these can be overcome if I think it's worth it--but I am listening more to others about it. :D

[Anne Hillebrand]

This is not the Original Guaifenesin Protocol.

[Karla Olson]

There are more than one? I really need to read up on this stuff! Thanks! :)

[Anne Hillebrand]

The truth is setting us free, Karla.

http://www.fibrofix.com/TreatmentOutline.html

[Keith badger]

i use guaifensin 800mg 3 times a day it help me