Fibromyalgia And Candida — Is There A Link?
Some people believe that candida infection causes–or at least contributes to–fibromyalgia. Dr. William Crook, MD, originally proposed the concept of candidiasis as a contributing factor to a number of difficult-to-diagnose disorders. There is still some controversy about Dr. Crooks work, but more
Do We Really Need a Date Rape Drug Marketed for Fibromyalgia?
Xyrem — Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s narcolepsy drug — is safe and effective, said FDA, which is weighing whether to approve the drug for treating fibromyalgia. Xyrem’s active ingredient is Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), a chemical linked to date rape (see “Date Rape Drug May Soon Be Approved for Fibromyalgia!”).Just what the world needs — another drug to treat Fibromyalgia! Fibromyalgia is “a poorly understood pain condition which is believed to affect three to six million Americans, mostly women,” according to an article in the Wall Street Journal. There are already several drugs on the market in the US for treating fibromyalgia, including Lilly’s Cymbalta (see “Cymbalta: A Sweet ROI for Chronic Pain Indication”) and Pfizer’s Lyrica (see “Battered Woman Imagery in Pfizer’s New Fibromya…
Fibromyalgia : “whatever that is”
Oh! Dear. I just happened to mention in the Guardian today that I do not know what “fibromyalgia” is. They did not teach me about it at medical school. It is not a diagnosis I have ever made and, not knowing what the condition is, I shall not be making it in the future. Truth is, I rather doubt it exists at all.Above all, we need to protect vulnerable people from alternative quacktitioners who make a living out of conditions such as “chronic whiplash” and “fibromyalgia”, and will keep rubbing a patient until his wallet is empty.The GuardianThe tone of some of the comments is reminiscent of the comments that flood in when one attempts to discuss certain topics : Myalgic encephalomyelitis, chronic Lyme Disease, homeopathy, acupuncture and so on. For believers in all of these, it is a questio…
Fibromyalgia Syndrome Explained
Fibromyalgia syndrome is a disorder of the musculoskeletal system. The cause is unknown, but the name actually means pain in muscules, tendons, ligaments, and soft fibrous in the human body. Those with fibromyalgia often say that they literall hurt all over their body. They feel like all of their
Characteristics of Fibromyalgia Treatments
Fibromyalgia is a serious neurological condition that causes pain in the musculoskeletal system. People who suffer from fibromyalgia also feel pain in the tendons, ligaments and the areas of the joints. Another characteristic of fibromyalgia is a pronounced state of fatigue that takes over the entir
Fibromyalgia and the tender points
If you have ever known anyone that has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, it is no joke! Contrary to what some believe, fibromyalgia is NOT psychological burn out or depression, it is NOT laziness, whining or malingering. It IS the result of widespread dysfunction in the body and the brain that is hard to understand, difficult to diagnose and treat, and so far, impossible to cure. In a nutshell, fibromyalgia is widespread pain in the muscles and soft tissues above and below the waist and on both sides of the body. It is actually a syndrome – a set of symptoms that happen together but do not have a known cause. In this syndrome, the nervous system(nerves, spinal cord, and brain) is not able to control what it feels, so ordinary feelings from your muscles, j…