Products I Endorse

You might have noticed that I don’t have advertising on my blog. That is on purpose. I don’t want to steer anyone astray. There are many “snake oil vendors” who will promise you an instant cure in exchange for your money. The last thing I want to do is direct anyone with genuine pain to a source that will either harm you or take your money and provide nothing of value in return.

There are things that have helped me that I am willing to share. The vendors of these products don’t know me and would be surprised to find that I endorse them.

First on the list is Fibro Pharmacy web site, https://www.fibropharmacy.com/ If you decide to follow the guaifenesin protocol, as I have, this site will be the answer to your prayers. The site mostly sells products that are free of Salicylates. Those that do contain them are clearly marked as such. This site also sells products that are intended to help those with fibromyalgia but have chosen not to take guaifenesin. Their prices are reasonable, their service is quick, and their packaging is minimal. I only have positive things to say about them!

Products sold by the Fibro Pharmacy that I like (free of Salicylates) include Johnson’s baby shampoo, Aveeno daily moisturizing lotion, Dry Idea unscented clear gel anti-perspirant, and Free & Clear shampoo and conditioner.

As far as soap is concerned, there is nothing better on the planet than pure glycerin soap without any die or perfume added. I get mine from Hobby Lobby. It is made by “Something Fabulous” and is intended for melting down and adding scent or coloring to “make your own soap.” It is already the best soap for someone with sensitive skin and multiple chemical sensitivities, plus it doesn’t contain Salicylates. In my mind, adding anything to it would only make it less desirable. I use it as is & truly love it.

Last winter I suddenly developed a case of itchy bumps from the bottom of my neck to my toes. The doctor said I must be allergic to my clothes or laundry detergent. Since then, I use “Planet” powdered laundry detergent. It is environmentally friendly, gets my clothes clean, and has no odors that bother my chemical sensitivities. I also started wearing only 100% cotton clothing as much as possible. In the winter, it is cold enough so that I need to wear a layer of something under my clothing to stay warm. “Hanna Anderson” http://www.hannaandersson.com/ sells awesome long johns for adults made from 100% cotton. Some of the patterns are kind of bold, but nobody sees them anyway. The also sell wonderful clothes for children, which is really their main focus.

Finding great products is harder when you are chemically sensitive and have fibromyalgia. I hope that some of these suggestions are helpful to you.