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Thumper tries HGH for Fibromyalgia symptoms... film at 11
Fibromyalgia is Latin for "Holy Frijole, everything on me freaking hurts." Or something like that...

Still...there are no whiners here.

Imagine...

...having a Charlie horse--all over your body.

...having the flu--all the time.

...feeling like you've been backed over by a tractor...every single day.

...waking up and being afraid to step out of bed because you know--without a doubt--that when your foot hits the floor, a knife will cut through your body, and the feeling won't stop.

...not being able to sleep.

...fatigue seeping from every pore of your body, running in thick rivers that pool at your feet like concrete shoes.

...feeling like every muscle in your body is on fire, and nothing will put it out.

...feeling like you're about to come apart at the seams--and your doctor tells you it's "All In Your Head."

Just Imagine.

©1997,2005 K.A. Thompson

One of the theories about Fibromyalgia Syndrome is that there may be an endocrinological base--that the pain associated with FMS may exist because of a lack of, or the body's inability to use existing supplies of, Growth Hormone.

On June 26, 2002, I had a tumor removed from my pituitary gland; this tumor left me with diabetes insipidus, premature menopuase, and as discovered recently, a lack of Growth Hormone.

The problem is, no one knows how long the tumor was there, and no one knows whether or not I was deficient in Growth Hormone prior to developing the tumor.

Because of some of the studies regarding Fibromyalgia--something I have lived with since January 1997--and Human Growth Hormone, I have opted to give HGH replacement a try. It may be a way to work past the pain of FMS, a way to build lean muscle mass, lose body fat, and hopefully, offer measureable hope to recovery.

This blog will chronicle my progress, or lack of it. I will include details of how it makes me feel, the exercise routines I will use to help speed up loss of body fat, dietary changes, and any changes in body shape and pain reduction.
FMS Links

Dr. Devin Starlanyl
American Fibromyalgia Association
FMS Network
Chronic Syndrome Support Association
Living With FMS
5/08/2003

Something pretty cool… I got a call yesterday from someone at The Bridge Program; they help people who need to go on HGH deal with their insurance companies (because, as most of us know, just because a doc prescribes it, that doesn’t mean insurance will cover it.) My scrip is covered, but they were able to hook me up with a nifty little device that will make it easier for me to mix the drug (which comes in this funky 2-chambered cartridge), and to eliminate air in the syringe. I talked to the rep yesterday around 11 a.m., and around 1 p.m. today a Fed Ex truck pulled up, and delivered the mixer, plus this nice little cold pack carrier in case I go somewhere overnight (gotta keep it cold), as well as a seriously nice all-purpose bag with lotsa pockets. Free stuff. Gotta love it.

My endurance is holding up nicely, and my overall pain is still down. I’m hitting the pool at least 3 times a week, usually more, and doing weights a couple times a week. I feel stronger—I’m not shrinking yet, but as I gain muscle that’s got to follow. Right?

Nutrition-wise… I’m not doing as well with that as I should, but for the most part I’m doing better than I used to. I’m not skipping meals (well, generally; I still tend to forget about breakfast some days) and I’m not pigging out. This last week I’ve eaten out more than normal (hey, this really cool Japanese Teriyaki place opened at the mall; I’ll get tired of it soon; until then I’m indulging and then not eating much for the rest of the day); other than this week I’ve kept it to a decent breakfast (whole grain toast, or oatmeal bars), a sandwich for lunch (made with a multi-grain bread and lean meats; no cheese, no chips), and then some kind of lean meat with a veggie and starch for dinner.

The problem I see with my nutrition, because I am Insulin Resistant, is carbs. I know I take in way too many high glycemic carbs. I’m toying with a low carb diet; I’ve been staunchly against law carb diets in the past—because I do know someone who died as the direct result of being on one—but everything I’ve read points to making that type of change for insulin resistant people. I’ve had more than one physician mention it as a viable option. So I’m thinking about it—but so far just thinking, and doing a little more research.

I don’t think I could make an Atkin’s Type Program a permanent lifestyle thing, but if it’ll take off some major body fat and lower my risks for Diabetes Mellitus and cardiac problems, I could do it for a while.

I think.

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