body temp is around 96.8 - 97.3. and I have increased sweating and nervousness so I don't want to do anything to make that worse. Until I became ill, I never used to sweat for no apparent reason. I have some compounded thyroid prescribed by the FFC doc. Just haven't got up the nerve to take it yet.

I am ordering the turmeric today to try. I was doing good until the setback with the Rest and Restore. I will try any thing before going to another Dr.

I've been reading the adrenal book. It's very informative and easy to understand. Do you know of a good Thyroid book? Thanks for all the tips!

Some of the latest stuff on the Thyroid is on a webinar:

http://www.fibroandfatigue.com/webinarA ... timization

Be prepared to take notes and watch it 2X.

Glad you liked the adrenal book. Dr. James Wilson is an excellent writer and teacher.

rtxus:
"I can't take benadryl or Zyrtec It elevates my blood pressure and heart rate".

"I also take Percogesic which I have been taking for about a year".

Even if you've been on the Percogesic for a year, you might consider checking the side effects. If it is "Extra Strength" Percogesic, that contains diphenhydramine(which is generic Benadryl).

http://www.drugs.com/search.php?searcht ... h=1&type=0

And your pharmacist might also be able to assist in reviewing all possible interaction of current medications, over the counter supplements, herbs, etc. Although, forum members probably know a great deal more in the supplement, and herbal products area!

Hope this is helpful,
LadyE
(I am also just learning the computer, so link I provided for the drug search might not have copied correctly!!..you may have a site that you already use.)

LadyEowyn:

MOst people or DRs haven't heard of Percogesic.I take the regular Percogesic. I only take 2 at bedtime. It helps me sleep. I had a terrible experience with ambien.

I had anaphylatic shock twice and saw an allergy specialist who told me to take benadryl 4 times a day. I was so wired up I couldn't stand myself and no one could stand me!Then I started taking Zyrtec 2 times a day. I took it for 5 years with no problems then I started having dizziness and elevated BP. Drs told me that it was not a side effect of Zyrtec. To make a long story short....I was hospitalized twice for severe HBP, and the Drs still saying its not the Zyrtec. They said it was my heart. I Quit taking the Zyrtec myself and my BP returned to normal. AND I had horrible withdrawal from Zyrtec.

Did I read somewhere you are a nurse.

Thanks for the link. It worked!
rtxrus

rtxrus- Yes, I enjoyed being a nurse for over 20 years, and in the medical community for 30 years!....

I do have fibro/CFS brain-fog, , but every once in awhile, the little grey brain cells see a particular phrase, comment, and they "fire up". I am also very practical, and curious by nature.

The other forum members have vast knowledge, and experiences; and most importantly, they are glad to help.

It is an old cliche, but........."hang in there!"....

LadyE

LadyE,

I was a rad tech specialized in Ultrasound and Mammography for 30+ years. I haven't been able to work for 3 years. Sure do miss it.

This forum is great. I don't have any one here that has much knowledge about FM and CFS. So it has helped me alot.

I know about the brain fog. I thought I was loosing my mind for a while.

Thanks for the encouragement.

rtxrus