Finding a good womens multi vitamin. What Is Nonprescription Guaifenesin (And What Can It Do For You?)
If you suffer from fibromyalgia, it is possible that nonprescription guaifenesin is part of the antidote for what ails you. People who are afflicted by this condition, which in former times was known as “muscular rheumatism,” have often found relief with therapy using guaifenesin for fibromyalgia; the analgesic effects of nonprescription guaifenesin are well documented and the substance itself is widely available.
About Guaifensen and Fibromyalgia
Chances are good that if you’ve ever taken cough medicine, you’ve already experienced one of the benefits of nonprescription guaifenesin – which incidentally, is pronounced “GWYE-feh-nuh-sin” – as it is commonly used as an expectorant. Derived from a resin secreted by the guaiac tree native to southern California and Florida, the active ingredient in nonprescription guaifenesin has been used as a natural remedy and relaxant by native Indians in those regions for centuries.
Today, it is one of the active ingredients in many commercial cough syrups. Professional singers consider it to be a wonder drug, as it promotes lubrication of the mucous membranes under dry conditions that affect the voice, and has relaxant properties as well. This last point is significant if you are considering supplements for sale in order to treat your fibromyalgia.
For those who have never heard of it, fibromyalgia (fye-broh-mye-AHL-jee-yuh) is an affliction that is characterized by chronic muscle and joint pain, hypersensitivity to touch and fatigue. While medical researchers are not completely certain what causes fibromyalgia, it is believed that some people – predominantly women – are genetically predisposed to the condition. While not immediately life-threatening, fibromyalgia can drastically reduce the quality of life.
Should You Buy Guaifenesin?
There are many supplements for sale containing guaifenesin which manufacturers claim are effective therapies for fibromyalgia. Are these claims valid?
Research indicates that guaifenesin supplements for sale specifically for the treatment of fibromyalgia (not cough medicine or drugs for other conditions that happen to contain guaiac extracts) can indeed offer substantial relief. Patients taking up to 700 mg per day over the course of several months have seen dramatic improvement in their symptoms.
It is important to consult a doctor before you start taking nonprescription guaifenesin; the symptoms of fibromyalgia may actually be something altogether different and require immediate treatment. Such symptoms may also be indicative of vitamin deficiency; a womens multi vitamin or other nutritional supplements may be a more appropriate and effective treatment. You may also need to increase your fluid intake while taking nonprescription guaifenesin.
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