She suffers with fibromyalgia and she’s the reason I started an IV vitamin and hydration business.
It wasn’t just Kathy who was suffering. So was her family. They would watch her struggle with constant and sometimes severe pain in her hips, legs, hands, back, neck and shoulders. The effects of the pain didn’t stop at how she was feeling physically, it affected how she coped with conversations, stress, family gatherings, and later, led to loneliness.
Kathy may be you, your mom, your sister, your friend or your wife. For me, Kathy is my mom.
She suffers with fibromyalgia and she’s the reason I started an IV vitamin and hydration business.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that is notoriously difficult to diagnose and treat. Symptoms of the disease include widespread muscle pain, fatigue, headaches, depression, irritable bowel syndrome and more. Traditional treatments can help manage symptoms, but they don’t always provide long-term relief.
When I first introduced my mom to IV vitamins, she was skeptical, critical and quite honestly tired of trying different things to help alleviate some of her pain. She reluctantly agreed, only because I was her daughter and had been a nurse for more than 25 years. Two years later, Kathy puts “give mom her infusion” on my weekly to-do list – as she has come to experience something that helps her ease her pain, sleep better, improve her thinking and mood, and that boosts her energy along with her physical activity levels.
She just feels better after getting her IV vitamins and hydration. What is IV vitamin therapy? IV vitamins and hydration have become increasingly popular in recent years as a way to boost vitamin levels in the body. It is believed that intravenous therapy can improve health by providing essential nutrients directly into your bloodstream without having to go through the digestive system first. This can be especially beneficial for those with fibromyalgia since their bodies may struggle to absorb nutrients properly because of gut issues or malabsorption issues that often accompany this condition.
The benefits of IV vitamin and hydration therapy for fibromyalgia patients are numerous. Most notably, this type of therapy helps reduce inflammation throughout the body, which can help alleviate pain in muscles and joints. It can also boost energy levels by providing essential nutrients that may be lacking in a person’s diet because of poor absorption or malabsorption issues associated with their condition. Finally, it helps provide essential vitamins and minerals that are important for overall health but may not be readily available in food sources alone because of dietary restrictions or food allergies.
Dehydration is another common issue for those with fibromyalgia since dehydration can cause increased fatigue, headaches, muscle cramps, dizziness and more – all of which are also symptoms of fibromyalgia. That’s why IV hydration therapy is so important for those suffering from this condition – it helps replenish fluids quickly while providing essential electrolytes for proper hydration levels in the body.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects millions of people around the world. This widespread illness can be incredibly painful and debilitating, making it difficult for those who suffer from it to lead normal lives. IV vitamin and hydration therapy is a safe and effective way to support many symptoms associated with fibromyalgia. Infusions are administered by Licensed Registered Nurses, under the direction of a medical director. They take less than an hour to receive and include health assessments, vital signs and education.
While I’ve never been able to “fix” or “heal” my mom’s suffering. I know I have helped her have better days and a higher quality of life, so we can enjoy more mother-daughter time, sharing, laughing and loving one another. QCBN
By Anita Farrelly and Jessica Dickinson
Anita Farrelly, RN, BSN, MBA/HCM and Jessica Dickinson, RN, BSN and the owners of Aboost Wellness.
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