Archive for October, 2008

Saturday, October 25th, 2008

Johns Hopkins and National Fibromyalgia Association Launch - Genetic Engineering News
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, The Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing and the National Fibromyalgia Association announced today the launch of the Fibromyalgia Circle of Care Initiative at the ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting

Study: Placebos often prescribed - Seattle Times
Half of all U.S. doctors responding to a nationwide survey say they regularly prescribe placebos to patients. The results trouble medical ethicists, who say more research is needed to determine whether doctors must deceive patients for placebos to

Health Calendar: Taking care of yourself, others - Dallas Morning News
Discover ways to engage your child’s natural abilities through each developmental stage, from birth to age 3, Thursday at MetroMoms, featuring PlayWisely founder Patty Hannan, a former national-level gymnast and NASA research participant. Cost for

Free workshop about fibromyalgia - Danbury News-Times
NEW MILFORD - Chiropractor Frank McNeary will give a free workshop, “Understanding Fibromyalgia,” Oct. 28 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Italia Mia Restaurant, 233 Danbury Road. Food and beverages will be served. Register by calling (203) 556-3595

Pain you can’t explain: It might be Fibromyalgia - Frost Illustrated
I have many female patients come to my office complaining about pain in their muscles. They have been to several other doctors and have received medication for the pain without results. The general over-the-counter medications, including prescribed

FDA Defers Final Action on milnacipran New Drug Application - MSN MoneyCentral
NEW YORK and SAN DIEGO , Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Forest Laboratories, Inc. FRX and Cypress Bioscience, Inc. CYPB (the “Companies”) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has advised the Companies that it was not

UPDATE 1-Forest, Cypress fibromyalgia drug delayed at FDA - Reuters
BOSTON, Oct. 20 (Reuters) - Forest Laboratories Inc (FRX.N: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ) and Cypress Bioscience Inc (CYPB.O: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ) said on Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration was not able to

Friday, October 24th, 2008

Fibromyalgia Takes Time To Diagnose - Central Florida News 13|

Fibromyalgia Takes Time To Diagnose
Central Florida News 13|, FL - 10 hours ago
There is no cure, but doctors say they can help patients manage the symptoms through regular exercise and medication. The primary symptoms of fibromyalgia

FRANKLY SPEAKING - Breaking the chains of chronic pain - Valley Breeze

FRANKLY SPEAKING - Breaking the chains of chronic pain
Valley Breeze, RI - Oct 23, 2008
can be effective "medications." I know this for certain: you must stop racing and begin pacing yourself. Can't relate to fibromyalgia?

An Update on Chronic Pain Treatments - Medscape (subscription)

An Update on Chronic Pain Treatments
Medscape (subscription) - Oct 14, 2008
However, many other medications are used off-label for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Two pivotal phase 3 trials of the investigational drug milnacipran

Sunday, October 19th, 2008

Sacramento Mayor To Take 10 Percent Pay Cut
Sacramento Mayor Heather Fargo says she is taking a 10 percent pay cut, and she urged other department leaders to follow suit.

Ghostly Stories Haunt Downtown Hotel
The historic Hotel San Carlos in downtown Phoenix, built in the 1920s, always gets some extra attention this time of year.

Hyundai Recalls Elantra Sedans
Hyundai is recalling about 150,000 Hyundai Elantra sedans because of potential electrical problems that could prevent air bags from deploying.

Possible Burglary At ACORN Office Investigated
Police are investigating a possible burglary at the Boston offices of the community activist group ACORN.

Sveum Will Not Manage Brewers In 2009
The Milwaukee Brewers announce that Dale Sveum, who served as interim manager of the team in late September through a first-round loss in the playoffs, will not get the permanent job for next season.

Threat Forces Lock-Out At Vancouver School
VANCOUVER, Wash. — A threat forced a lock-out at Hudson’s Bay High School on Friday afternoon. On advice of the Vancouver Police Department, the school entered lock-out mode because of a vague threat regarding the school, district officials said.

Switching careers
Motivations are many for those who change careers, especially when the economy takes a downturn.

Dayton Names New Fire Chief
Herbert C. Redden has been serving as interim chief since May. He will officially become the fire chief on Monday.

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

Clearfield County Man Convicted Of 1st Degree Murder
Jesse James Campbell killed his mother after an argument.

AC’s Temporary Casino Smoking Ban In Effect
Gamblers are offering differing views of Atlantic City’s temporary smoking ban, which took effect today.

Dogs Sniff Out 5 Schools In Miami County
Five high schools in Miami County get a surprise visit Wednesday morning by drug sniffing dogs.

Fayetteville Crews Begin Hanging Lights For Annual Holiday Display
The holidays may be months away, but crews are already beginning preparations for the annual Lights of the Ozarks display on the Fayetteville Downtown Square.

Dog Gets $150,000 Check In The Mail
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Internet scammers send out thousands of e-mails each day hoping to separate you from your money. But the Better Business Bureau is fighting back with, of all things, a golden retriever named Clancy, reported WLKY-TV in Louisville.

Health Calendar: 10/16/2008
The Health calendar is published weekly. Information to be included can be mailed to the Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685; faxed to 946-8632; e-mailed to sbeach@record-eagle.com or delivered to: 120 W. Front St. Traverse City.

City Resumes Bond Sales
The city of Omaha is once again selling bonds.

Friday, October 10th, 2008

fibromyalgia | fibromyalgia treatment | fibromyalgia medication
fibromyalgia topical products and fibromyalgia treatment for fibromyalgia fibromyalgia medication
Source: www.painreliefforpain.com

Fibromyalgia Medication
fibromyalgia medication. Fibromyalgia (fi-bro-my-AL-ja) syndrome (FMS) produces chronic body-wide pain, which migrates and can be felt from head to toe.
Source: www.nfra.net

My Fibro | Fibromyalgia Online Resource
Fibromyalgia treatment options include: Medication Natural Treatment Exercise . About. My Fibro is an informative website on Fibromyalgia and Fibromyalgia treatment.
Source: MYFIBRO.COM

National Fibromyalgia Association: Page Not Found
The National Fibromyalgia Association’s mission is to develop and execute programs dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with fibromyalgia.
Source: www.fmaware.org

Fibromyalgia-Medications
WebMD’s overview of fibromyalgia medications shows that while medications can’t cure fibromyalgia, they may improve fibromyalgia symptoms like muscle pain and sleeplessness.
Source: www.webmd.com

Fibromyalgia Holistic Remedy and Arthritis Pain Relief Medications.
If your physician does not seem to have a grasp on the cause of your fibromyalgia, he or she is not alone. While scientists may make a hypothesis about the cause of fibromyalgia
Source: www.arthritis-pain-cure.com

Fibromyalgia Treatment
Fibromyalgia treatment options can include lifestyle changes, medications, and alternative treatments (such as massage). Some of the health professionals who may be involved in
Source: pain.emedtv.com

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

Fibromyalgia Syndrome Symptoms
Fibromyalgia Syndrome Symptoms: What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia (fi-bro-my-AL-juh) Syndrome is a chronic pain and fatigue disorder for which the cause is still unknown.
Source: www.vaxa.com

Fibromyalgia Symptoms Article
Fibromyalgia symptoms generally include pain throughout the body and extreme fatigue accompanied by dizziness, TMJ, muscles spasms, headaches, and lack of sleep.
Source: www.christianet.com

Saturday, October 4th, 2008

The FDA, part 2 - InjuryBoard.com

The FDA, part 2
InjuryBoard.com, FL - Sep 25, 2008
If people living with fibromyalgia or any other condition that causes them to have to live with daily pain choose to take these medications to alleviate

Classes in pool wash away joint pain - Indianapolis Star

Classes in pool wash away joint pain
Indianapolis Star, United States - Sep 22, 2008
About 11 years ago, a doctor said I had fibromyalgia. It's a chronic condition causing pain in muscles, ligaments and tendons, and many tender points where

AP S. SIDHU: State drug rules keep poor in pain - Fresno Bee (subscription)

AP S. SIDHU: State drug rules keep poor in pain
Fresno Bee (subscription), CA - Sep 20, 2008
medicine for fibromyalgia. Instead, the bureaucrats at Medi-Cal recommend we first try alternative therapies (one is anti-depressant medication!

Health Calendar: 10/02/2008 - Traverse City Record Eagle

Health Calendar: 10/02/2008
Traverse City Record Eagle, MI - Oct 2, 2008
Fibromyalgia support group, 10 am-noon Oct. 11, Munson Medical Center, Sixth Street, TC; 929-7969. 2350 Mitchell Park Drive, Petoskey; for details about

Could Hidden Food Allergies Be Causing Your Migraines? - OpEdNews

Could Hidden Food Allergies Be Causing Your Migraines?
OpEdNews, PA - Oct 3, 2008
She had been through test after test week after week and the doctors kept saying "there is nothing wrong"- as they proceeded to prescribe another medication