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Seeing the Woman Doctor

May 23rd, 2008 · Comments · Doctors/Centers, Fibromyalgia, Symptoms, Treatment

Okay I went to see my not so favorite type of Dr., the GYNO, or better known in my house as the Woman Doctor. LOL But I really liked this doctor. I have been to so many of them, that it is just hard to go to them every year, or more. I had [...]

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Physiotherapy

May 14th, 2008 · Comments · Doctors/Centers, Fibromyalgia, Treatment

Well today I started a new chapter of my Fibro way of life. Today I met Dominique from the Osteopathic Health Center here in Dubai. He is going to help me deal with the Fibromyalgia, with therapy. First he has given me some exercise to do while I work, in hopes that [...]

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New Journey with Fibromyalgia

May 11th, 2008 · Comments · Doctors/Centers, Fibromyalgia, Treatment, UAE

This past week, I took a big step in my journey with Fibromyalgia. I went to a new doctor, and asked for help. ☺ My new doctor is Dr. Humeira Badsha, at Dubai Bone and Joint Center. She agreed with my doctor in Abu Dhabi that I do have Fibromyalgia, and that [...]

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Sleep Supplement

September 3rd, 2007 · Comments · Fibromyalgia, Treatment

About a month ago I found a product that said that it could help me sleep and it would give me energy. Well everyone with Fibromyalgia knows that sleeping can be a major problem, and to have energy, is almost unheard of. My problem is not just sleeping; it is getting that good sleep, [...]

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FDA Approves New Drug for Fibromyalgia

June 22nd, 2007 · Comments · Fibromyalgia, News, Symptoms, Treatment, UAE

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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Say 'ah' to acupuncture

April 5th, 2007 · Comments · Doctors/Centers, Fibromyalgia, News, Treatment, UAE

I found this article about Acupuncture at CNN.com Health, and I thought it was worth linking to it here.?Ç After a really bad time with TMJ in Scotland, the doctor asked me to try Acupuncture.?Ç I was not sure about it, one reason being that I hate needles, I thought if it would [...]

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Spices, Herbs, and everything Nice?

December 29th, 2006 · Comments · News, Treatment, UAE

I do not know about you, but I really do not like taking all the medicines that my doctor has me on.?Ç These medicines are helping my Fibromyalgia (I really hope so), but they make me bloated, tired (I didn’t think I could get more tired, than before the medicines), and sometimes make me [...]

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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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Fibromyalgia and Massage

December 10th, 2006 · Comments · Fibromyalgia, Treatment, UAE

I thought I would let you know what I have been doing since I started the blog.?Ç When I started searching for information about Fibromyalgia, it has been hard to find information that was easily located on the web.?Ç That is why I started FibroSearch.?Ç I hope this will help others, that [...]

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