Today in the US the FDA has approved the first drug for Fibromyalgia, called Lyrica. This is an anti-convulsant drug that was previously approved by the FDA for the treatment of seizures, post-herpetic pain and diabetic neuropathy. The FDA has also added Fibromyalgia information to help people with this illness.
People with fibromyalgia have typically turned [...]
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FDA Approves New Drug for Fibromyalgia
June 22nd, 2007 · Comments · Fibromyalgia, News, Symptoms, Treatment, UAE
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Back Pain and the Physical Changes in the Brain
February 24th, 2007 · Comments · Causes, News, Symptoms, UAE
New research about chronic pain and changes in the brain.?Ç Read more at BBC Health.
Chronic back pain is linked to physical changes in the brain, according to researchers in Germany.
A team found patients with the condition also had microstructural changes in the pain-processing areas of their brains.
The scientists said the work provided evidence that [...]
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How to Destress
February 8th, 2007 · Comments · Fibromyalgia, News, Symptoms, UAE
With Fibromyalgia you get stressed out some times, it is hard to know your limits some times and the whole Fibromyalgia thing can just be overwhelming at times.?Ç So I thought that this list of Stress Busters from CNN, could be a good start at learning how to deal with things.?Ç I for [...]
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Here I am in the middle of the night, again
January 15th, 2007 · Comments · Fibromyalgia, News, Symptoms, UAE
Today I found this article from the American Chromicle and thought that he summed up the problem with Fibromyalgia.?Ç Here is what he says…
The way I understand it, sleep is supposed to be the answer to replenishing your body?¢Ç¨Ñ¢s ability to deal with muscle repair among other things. When you stress your body with [...]
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Fibromyalgia 101
December 12th, 2006 · Comments · Causes, Fibromyalgia, Links, Symptoms, Treatment, UAE
I found this Fibromyalgia 101 e-course they call it, where they email for the next 7 days to tell you everything about Fibromyalgia.
Better understanding will enhance your ability to manage the condition. We have designed our free newsletter e-course to guide you to a better understanding of fibromyalgia. Learn more about:
symptoms
diagnosis
treatments
medications
pain relief
natural remedies
better daily living
solving [...]
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Some theories on why you may have Fibromyalgia
December 2nd, 2006 · Comments · Causes, Fibromyalgia, Symptoms, UAE
No one knows why people like ourselves have Fibromyalgia, or what really causes this disorder or syndrome.
Here is a list of theories from Yahoo.
Fibromyalgia is considered to be a syndrome?¢Ç¨Äùa set of symptoms that occur together but do not have a known cause. There are theories as to what may cause [...]
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National Fibromyalgia Association
November 21st, 2006 · Comments · Fibromyalgia, Links, Symptoms
The National Fibromyalgia Association is another website that has a lot of information on symptoms to different therapies that may work for you.?Ç This website is a Non-profit organization and you can buy different information tools, books, or you can join as a member.
You can also register for their free Monthy Online Newsletter.
Fibromyalgia ONLINE [...]
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Chronic fatigue syndrome
November 21st, 2006 · Comments · Links, News, Symptoms
There are so many things that can have the same symptoms as Fibromyalgia that it is hard for your doctor to know how to help you or just what you have.?Ç This is why so many of us have to go through the long journey to find the answer. One such disease that is [...]
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November 21st, 2006 · Comments · Fibromyalgia, Links, Symptoms
Managing My Fibromyalgia?Ǭ© is another website that I have found, that has a lot of information.?Ç It is not my favorite website, but I think that has more to do with how it is layed out, than the information that is there.?Ç
This is what they have to say about their website…
The [...]
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Fibromyalgia Network
November 21st, 2006 · Comments · Fibromyalgia, Links, Symptoms
This is another link, Fibromyalgia Network.?Ç They do have some information but if you want more you have to become a member. The cost of becoming a member is $28.00 a year.
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