And so it begins...

I started what is labeled as an experimental treatment for my fibro today. Ok, technically yesterday since it is after midnight. Details, details. I have begun what is known as the Guaifenesin Protocol. It's been about 5 hours since I took the first dose and so far I have not noticed any increase in my symptoms. The doseage is determined by starting with 300 mg twice a day and then titrating (gradually increasing the dosage over time) until you notice an increase in your symptoms and then maintaining that dose.

Now, if you are like most people, you are probably thinking "WHY ON EARTH WOULD A PERSON WANT TO INCREASE THE SYMPTOMS OF FIBROMYALGIA???" Seriously, aside from my occasional masochistic tendancies (just kidding.... or am I?), I really don't want to increase my pain. Apparently, in order to reverse my condition, I must relive abbreviated past episodes of my symptoms, aches, pains, etc... as the build up of stuff (phosphates? toxins? too many tootsie rolls?) is cleared out of my system.

I make light of it, but really folks, I am serious. You can't live with this disease and not want to find an out. Lots of people out there on the net seem to be having good results from this. I've researched it, agonized over it, discussed it with my husband. And now I am going to document it here. For better or worse.

Welcome to my world.