I have two left hands when it comes to my hair, so doing it myself is out of the question. So, I will try facing the bowl when I get rinsed. I, personally, don't feel the chemicals are a big deal for me. I know of some people who can't even take the smell of laundry soap. Certain perfumes bother me, and cigarettes, otherwise, I have never noticed anything.

Yes, I have noticed changes in weather bring on flare-ups. I always feel worse in damp weather, but I am allergic to mold. This fibro thing is so darn mysterious, it is really aggravating!!!!!
My elbows hurt today, so I am bracing myself for a flare-up.

By the way, I am quitting the Melatonin for helping me sleep, it was giving me terrible, horrid, vivid nightmares! Even the 5htp isn't helping much lately. Today I bought some Benydrl, if I don't get a decent nights sleep soon, I am going to run amuck!! Isn't this a form of torture, sleep deprivation?

-Denise