Folic Acid & Biotin

I accidentally bought this vitamin bottle called B-100 Complex instead of the regular B-Complex and noticed a HUGE change in how I feel when I take it. What I noticed was that there was 800 mcg of Folic Acid in it as well as 1000 mcg of Biotin.

I always keep a close eye on my symptoms and could definitely say that Folic Acid and Biotin are helping my muscles (they burn less, they feel more stabilized, etc)

I know Fibromyalgia is very complex and unique with everyone, but these two supplements are definitely something you should try if you want to find more ways to stabilize your pain naturally.

The Many Faces of Fibromyalgia

I was reading somewhere how fibromyalgia is a demon with many faces.  I was just telling one of my friends that I want to start naming some of my symptoms, because I recognize them, and they reappear but it’s so hard for me to describe what I’m feeling.  Since I’ve had this, I have been developing more and more symptoms.  There is a large list that I think about.com does the best job describing.

Sleep & Energy-Related Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms

• Incapacitating fatigue*
• Post-exertional malaise* (extreme fatigue after exercise, lasting 24 hours or more)
• Poor stamina
• Unrefreshing sleep*

Flu-Like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms

• Pain in joints without swelling or redness* (can be constant or move between joints)
• Muscle aches* and/or weakness
• Sore throat*
• Headaches of a new type, pattern of severity*
• Tender lymph nodes
• Chronic cough
• Nausea
• Recurrent flu-like illness

Other Pain/Sensation-Related Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms

• Morning stiffness
• Earache
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), as an overlapping condition (abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, bloating)
• Numbness
• Tingling and/or burning sensations in the face or extremities (paresthesia)
• Chest pains (Always treat chest pain as a serious condition warranting immediate medical care.)
• Jaw pain (possibly TMJ, as an overlapping condition)

Cognitive Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms

• Short-term memory or concentration problems*
• Word-finding difficulties/impaired speech (dysphasia)
• Inability to comprehend or retain what is read
• Inability to calculate numbers
• Impaired reasoning
• Spacial disorientation
• Mental fogginess

Psychological Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms

Note: While these symptoms are generally considered psychological, they do not indicate that chronic fatigue syndrome is a psychological condition, and some or all of these symptoms may be caused by physiological abnormalities.

• Depression, as an overlapping condition
• Irritability
• Anxiety
• Panic attacks
• Personality changes
• Mood swings

Sensitivities & Intolerances of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

• New or worsening allergies
• Sensitivities to noise, odors, foods, chemicals or medications
• Sensitivity to heat and/or cold, causing symptoms to be worse
• Alcohol intolerance

Cardio & Respiratory Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms

• Irregular heartbeat
• Neurally mediated hypotension (dizziness & balance problems upon standing)
• Shortness of breath
• Frequent, hard to treat respiratory infections

General Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms

• Low-grade fever or low body temperature
• Visual disturbances (blurring, light sensitivity, eye pain, worsening vision, dry eyes)
• Chills & night sweats
• Dry mouth & eyes (called sicca syndrome)
• Rashes
• Tinnitus (ringing in the ears), as an overlapping condition
• Unexplained weight changes
• Muscle twitching
• Seizures
• Recurrent infections
• Frequent canker sores
• History of herpes simplex or shingles
• Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), as an overlapping condition
• Endometriosis, as an overlapping condition