Omega 3 Fish Oil for Fibromyalgia
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Treatment Ratings for FMS Symptoms
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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5.00
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Myofasical Trigger Point Pain Relief
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5.00
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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10.00
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Better Sleep
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1.00
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No Side Effects
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9.00
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Convenience
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10.00
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Cost/Benefit
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10.00
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Depression Relief
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8.00
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hyopoglycemia Relief
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2.00
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Omega 3 Fish Oil 04/10/08
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Based on the suggestion of a friend of mine who knows nutrition very well, I began taking 2000 mg of Omega 3 fish oil (from the kosher fish) in capsule form first thing in the morning as a way of fighting the "fibro fog." It seems to work extremely well; if I neglect to take my fish oil for two days, I can tell because I am not as focused and can't think as well. Fortunately, once I start taking it again, I improve quickly. It also seems to help with depression and probably helps with pain and inflammation. I am not sure how much it helps with pain because I am taking another supplement for that, and I began it just before the Omega 3 fish oil.
The best place for me to buy the fish oil is Whole Foods Market, where they sell a very big bottle of the capsules (180 capsules, I think) for under $12. It is in distilled form (?), which I think means that it does not contain any heavy metals or other toxins.
There are two side effects I have noticed with the fish oil, and one of them is beneficial: 1) I can sometimes taste the fish oil after taking it (this is not the beneficial side effect). This is alleviated by drinking coffee or eating something with a strong flavor (eggs, cheese toast....) after taking the capsules. 2) The fish oil "thins the blood" or makes one bleed more. I have heard that if one is having surgery or extensive dental work, one should refrain from taking it a day or two before. If one has a heavier than normal menstrual flow, one should stop taking it for a day or two. The benefit of this effect is that Omega 3 fish oil is highly beneficial for cardiovascular problems, in part because it "thins the blood."
I am almost of the opinion that everyone should take this stuff, except for people allergic to fish.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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4 Months
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Day
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Dosage:
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Over 1 gram
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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5
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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5
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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10
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Better Sleep
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1
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No Side Effects
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9
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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8
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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2
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