HepC, Fibromyalgia, Bi-polar, Carcinoid tumor on colon & appendix, only 57 years old ...what would you do?

and, believe it or not.....but, my 59 year old husband died in December 07. I'm trying, but could sure use some helping suggestions on how to possibly strengthen up and feel better...and yes, I'm seeing several different doctors and taking several different medications..........not working......I feel like hell all the time.....I wonder???? What would you do?????

"Hi, I don't have everything you have, but other things instead. Having a body with fibromyalgia and usually a lot of other things isn't fun, and if I didn't think that God has a purpose for the suffering that I go through I don't know if I'd be able to hang on sometimes. I'm 57 too. I went through a divorce several years ago and tried to go to school at the same time - not a good idea - it seemed as if my whole body shut down. The best advice I can give you is take your medicine and give yourself time. Keep getting into the word of God and pray. When you don't feel like it maybe you can listen to cd's or something softly playing. Don't pressure yourself with what you think that you should be doing and just do what you can or cannot do. Don't judge yourself by how well you think you should be doing spriritually, etc. God gives us what we need to do His will at the moment and if it's just to rest, then that's what he wants. There's nothing wrong with just living a quiet life. God is there in all of it and he'll get us through it. If you have a good or even just a decent support system of people use it, go to your church, whatever you need to do. If you don't have a good friend, pray for one. God has brought me friends from where I'd least expect it. I don't know if any of this helps. It's stuff that I wish I had know at a younger age and have to remind myself of now. They make a difference for me. Keep in touch. I am so sorry for what you are having to deal with. In the love of Christ, grkathy

Wow, hang in there. I know that mild exercise like walking can help with the fibromyalgia and mood. But I don't know what else to suggest other than finding a hobby or interest that you can enjoy.

I would power myself with knowledge. Read, study, read, and study everything and anything I could get my hands on about my conditions. And live my life........

Well to begin with I would discuss with my doctor what type of dietary guidelines to follow. I personally feel better when I eat as close to natural foods as possible. The diet has much to do with how we feel. You have some serious health issues going on and I cant help but wonder what your diet is like.

Everyday our bodies are bombarded by chemical challenges which come through the foods we eat. I know it sounds too simple but a healthy fresh foods diet can work wonders on boosting our immunity and supplying our bodies with the nutrients they need to work properly.

I do hope you find some answers, and that you have a medical team who is working together to deal with your health in a holistic way?