Hugh's Page

About me:

Active and successful guy living in NYC until struck w/illness in 2006. Had to leave work for disability spring 2007. Finally diagnosed w/fibromyalgia, adrenal insufficiency, low thyroid and spondyarthritis in 2007/2008. Using Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Center (FFC), pain management doc and rheumy. Goal is to minimize/manage effects of conditions to return to work and more active life. So far it's a long and winding road...

Relationship status?

Single

Do you have fibromyalgia? If so, for how long?

Since 2006

What is your current treatment protocol? Supplements?

Rx: famciclovir, namenda, T3, Cortisol, amitriptyline, Oxycontin

Supplements: d-ribose, omega 3, release & renew (FFC supp for pain), anti viral, leuko stim, melatonin, rest and restore (FFC sleep), probiotics, energy powder (FFC vitamin/mineral/amino acid mix)

Favorite activities/hobbies?

Skiing, tennis (don't do either right now). Biking, hiking/walking, hanging out w/friends, my dogs

Favorite music?

Coldplay, REM, U2, The Cure, Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, Natalie Merchant, Victor Calderone mixes, Jay-Z, Beyonce

Favorite TV shows/movies?

Shows: SNL, 30 Rock, Modern Family, Chelsey Lately, Band of Brothers, Queer as Folk, Weeds

Movies: Love Actually, Alien series, Saving Private Ryan, Role Models, Gran Torino

Favorite books?

Patricia Cornwell, Civil War