Guaifenesin Protocol Products? Everything I Use Whilst Taking Guaifenesin for Fibromyalgia
Disclaimer: This article details my experiences with fibromyalgia and the guaifenesin protocol only. I am not a medical professional but an individual suffering from the condition. Please consult a healthcare provider if you have concerns about your health and symptoms. The guaifenesin protocol is a treatment plan for reversing fibromyalgia devised by Dr. St. Amand, an experienced endocrinologist and UCLA assistant clinical professor. Dr. St. Amand also suffers from fibromyalgia firsthand. Guaifenesin has been approved by the US FDA since 1952 and is a common component of over-the-counter cough and cold formulations.
A few months ago, I wrote a post all about something that I never envisaged happening to me: developing fibromyalgia. It was long and tortured, much like my ordeal. In the time since I published ‘A Fibromyalgia Cure? Guaifenesin for Fibromyalgia and the Truth,’ the article has been shared countless times on socials, and I received an inbox full of emails from fellow sufferers.
While reading the book ‘What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibromyalgia’ remains the best thing you can do to understand everything about the guaifenesin protocol, sometimes, the odd piece of shortcut information can be a huge help. So, I’ve compiled a list of every salicylate-free product I currently use on the protocol.
If you need more information on why being salicylate-free is essential, head over to my previous post. Now, without further ado and in no particular order, here is my list of guaifenesin protocol-safe products I love and use daily.
Toiletries
Bayliss and Harding Elements White Tea and Neroli Hand Wash
Squigle Tooth Builder Sensitive Toothpaste
OraNurse Unflavoured Toothpaste
Sanex Dermo Sensitive Roll-On Deodorant
Skincare
Eucerin Aquaphor Soothing Skin Balm
CeraVe Moisturising Cream for Dry to Very Dry Skin
CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum
Q+A Vitamin C Brightening Serum
Q+A Hyaluronic Acid Facial Serum
Eucerin Dermo Purifyer Face Scrub
Simple Kind to Skin Biodegradable Cleansing Wipes
Haircare
Bed Head by Tigi Recovery Shampoo and Conditioner
Function of Beauty Custom Wavy Hair Shampoo
Face Makeup
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
Wet n Wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder
Dior Backstage Rosy Glow Blush
Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation
Eyes and Brows
Wet n Wild Mega Length Mascara
NYX Professional Makeup Brow Glue
Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Liner
Dior Diorshow On Stage Krayon Waterproof Kohl
Rimmel Brow This Way Eyebrow Sculpting Kit
Lips
Collection Lip and Cheek Stain
Lisa Eldridge True Velvet Lip Colour
Pat McGrath Labs Liquilust Legendary Wear Matte Lipstick
Wet N Wild MegaLast Liquid Catsuit Liquid Lipstick
As can be seen from this list, I enjoy my makeup. I live in the UK and have hyperlinked each product I’ve listed so that you can easily view and buy if you wish. If you live in another country, you may have to search around for the relevant website, but it shouldn’t take too long. Hopefully!
When I started the guaifenesin protocol, I worried I might be bound to a minimal makeup set. Happily, this was not the case. Once you know the rules for finding salicylate-free products, you soon discover that the choice is wide. We can use many mainstream products, just like those whose lives weren’t blighted by this wretched condition.
The products listed vary hugely in price. For example, Wet n Wild and Elf are super budget-friendly, while Dior and Armani are less so. However, every product here performs brilliantly, in my opinion. I wouldn’t include it otherwise. Like most people with fibromyalgia, I’m also very sensitive to fragrances. For this reason, almost every product listed is fragrance-free. There are few things worse than applying a lip product only to get a raging headache from an overpowering scent.
If you have any questions or queries about guaifenesin protocol products, comment below, and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Likewise, if you also follow the guaifenesin protocol and have product recommendations, I’d love to hear them. I’m always on the lookout for new salicylate-free items to add to this list and will update it as and when I find more things we can use.
I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and not 1 doctor will help or offer anything other than saris. I am at the end of my rope and nothing except ibuprofen or Tylenol literally every day several times a day help. I have hope in what you’ve had success with and where can I find this guafenisen?
Hi Brandy, thanks for reading and commenting. I’m so sorry that you have to deal with this horrid condition too. Most doctors are utterly clueless, in my experience.
I buy my guaifenesin at https://fibropharmacy.com/
They ship worldwide at a relatively affordable price. I usually order once or twice a year.
I get Guaifenesin from Amazon.
Amazon can be a good alternative to FibroPharmacy for those in the US. Thanks for reading, Sue.
I’ve been suffering with fibromyalgia since January 2006 and it has been a rough journey. I once for years was a vegetarian, and been try now to find what’s best for my mitochondria, it’s hard to eat healthy and manage with this fibromyalgia, and pain meds are not safe. This Guaifenesin I would love to try. No doctor, even has the knowledge nor care to make sure you get better, they don’t tell you what foods to eat and not to eat. I don’t wish this on no one.
I feel everything you’ve written, Andrea, and I’m so sorry. What’s wild with this condition is that there is no mainstream help. In my experience, the best thing we can do diet wise is high protein and low sugar.
Fab articles and thanks for sharing.!
When looking for items without Salicylate in them, is it just that term to look out for, or do they use other names for the same thing.? I need to be careful with what I use because for example I’m allergic to SPF in make up, it affects my eyes. So just wanted to check that I will be looking for the correct terminology. Thanks again.!
Thanks so much for reading and commenting, Cath. We’re looking out for products with the word ‘sal’ in any of the listed ingredients. However, there are other ingredients to avoid. Best thing to do is buy the book I’ve linked here in the article. It details everything in a very clear and simple format.
How much guaifenesin do you have to take.
Thanks so much for reading, Rosa. I personally take anything from 1,200mg to 1,800mg daily. It varies so much person to person. The best thing to do is read the book mentioned in this article and trial guaifenesin for yourself.
Hello, I have very high hopes as I stubbled across your experience as a fibro warrior. I did search on Amazon for this medication but there are so many brands does that matter? At this point I do research on anything as long as something helps.