Fibromyalgia

5-HTP promotes serotonin production; it has a calming and relaxing effect; alleviates general pain including neck and shoulder pain; alleviates morning stiffness and fatigue; reduces anxiety and depression; improves sleep. Take 200-300 mg of 5-HTP daily, in divided doses before meals, for many months (minimum 3 months).

Acetyl carnitine nourishes nerves; improves general and mental health; alleviates pain, depression and other symptoms. Take 2-3 g of acetyl carnitine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Chlorella alleviates pain; alleviates symptoms; enhances immune system. Take 7-10 g of chlorella daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Chlorophyll alleviates symptoms. Take chlorophyll daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Magnesium is an antispasmodic; it has a calming and relaxing effect; alleviates pain; alleviates symptoms. Take 400-600 mg of magnesium daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Malic acid alleviates pain; alleviates symptoms. Take 1.6-2.4 g of malic acid with 400-600 mg of magnesium daily, in divided doses, for many months.

SAMe alleviates pain; alleviates morning stiffness; alleviates fatigue; elevates mood. Take 0.6-1.2 g of SAMe daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Cayenne alleviates pain; reduces tenderness; reduces pain transmission. Apply cayenne topical cream on tender points, containing 0.025–0.075% capsaicin, a few times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Cetyl myristoleate is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation; alleviates pain and other symptoms. Apply cetyl myristoleate containing cream 2-4 times daily, for many months.

Fatty acids cetyl esters are anti-inflammatory; they reduce inflammation; alleviate pain and other symptoms. Apply fatty acids cetyl esters containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many months.

Wintergreen essential oil is an anodyne and an anti-inflammatory; contains aspirin like methyl salicylate; reduces inflammation and alleviates pain. Apply wintergreen essential oil containing topical preparation 1-2 times daily, for a limited time, as suggested on the label.