Archive for November, 2008

Friday, November 28th, 2008

Do you have SAD? Timing and food cravings set it apart from clinical - Kalamazoo Gazette
KALAMAZOO — At this time of year, many people start feeling low on energy and less upbeat than usual. For some, it might be just a mild case of the “winter blues.” But for others, it’s a more serious problem known as seasonal affective disorder, or

Lilly Withdraws Application for Additional U.S. Indication for - PR Newswire
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) has withdrawn its supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Cymbalta(R) (duloxetine HCl) for the management of

Letter: Signs encouraging in fight against fibromyalgia - Billings Gazette
Good news is delivered every day in the field of medical advancement. New therapies, treatments, medicines and procedures are identified that ease the pain for people across the globe. Over the past few years, it has been especially encouraging to

Don`t Forget the Gingko: Just Make Sure It`s the Right One - Pakistan News Service
In the search for ways to effectively treat people with age-related memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease, researchers have identified several ingredients that may play a role in enhancing memory and cognitive function. Among the most promising

The Ghosts of Desert Storm - Common Dreams
Seventeen years and three wars later, the ghosts of Operation Desert Storm - the cancers, the chronic headaches and dizziness, the fibromyalgia, the ALS and so much more that have stalked returning vets, whose medical claims have been denied, ignored

Feeling thankful - Herald-Star
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following stories were generated from readers’ responses to our appeal for their thoughts on what they’re grateful for this Thanksgiving. Additional stories will appear in the Thanksgiving Day edition.) Terry and Mickie Brown of

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, partner report positive fibromyalgia drug tests - San Jose Business Journal
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. and partner biopharmaceutical company UCB S.A. Belgium on Friday reported positive results from the first of two Phase III clinical trials for treating fibromyalgia. Palo Alto-based Jazz (NASDAQ:JAZZ) and UCB already engaged

THE LAST MARATHON - Wyoming Tribune-Eagle
CHEYENNE — This wasn’t any ordinary marathon. Yes, it was the New York City Marathon, one of the most famed on the planet. But it was even more than that. This was Mary Brushkuhl’s final marathon. This was the Cheyenne woman’s final opportunity to

Studies show yoga can treat illnesses - Detroit Free Press
RALEIGH, N.C. — The ancient practice of yoga is increasingly finding a new following — among doctors and medical researchers who are working to prove its benefits for a variety of illnesses. Researchers at University of North Carolina Hospitals are

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Personal Fibromyalgia Symptoms & Flare-Up Management
Personal fibromyalgia, as I define it, is the unique course of the fibromyalgia sufferer, with his or her own mix and intensity of symptoms and responses to those symptoms that are either chronic or acute, as compared to others with FM. Please note that many of the observations and recommendations

What Can Acupuncture for Fibromyalgia Offer?
Researchers have found that at least three million people suffer from fibromyalgia. Others suggest the number is closer to eight or nine million. Thousands are now finding relief with acupuncture for fibromyalgia. The American College of Rheumatology reports that fibromyalgia is second only to art

Is Fibromyalgia Simply in Your Head, or is it Real?
The title of this article may seem, on the surface, insulting to anyone who has had to cope with the complaints associated with fibromyalgia. However, its good to ask the question, even if only for the purpose of answering the critics, i.e. those who doubt the existence of fibromyalgia and assign it

The Healing Properties of a Good Fibromyalgia Diet
All people who suffer from fibromyalgia are overwhelmed by its variety of symptoms. Fibromyalgia is considered to be a serious neurological condition that in time can lead to many complications. Although millions of people worldwide are confronted with fibromyalgia, the exact causes of the disorder

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

Headache Specialist Recommends Over-the-Counter Supplements to Prevent Migraines
Over-the-counter (OTC) supplements use in headaches, migraines, and fibromyalgia can be controversial, especially since they are not rigorously tested like prescription drugs. Nevertheless, there is a good deal of science behind some OTC supplements. I have my favorites that I like to recommend, and

Relief From Fibromyalgia
Aching bones, stiff shoulders, fatigue and difficulty sleeping may all be indications of fibromyalgia. There is no known cure, so it is important to find as much relief from fibromyalgia as possible. Many sufferers have found relief from fibromyalgia by making changes to their lifestyle. Simple ch

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome's Impact on Your Loved Ones - About - News & Issues


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Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome's Impact on Your Loved Ones
About - News & Issues, NY - Nov 22, 2008
Fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS) impact more than just those of us who have them. They also force changes and extra burdens

When You Have Fibromyalgia & Lupus - About - News & Issues


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When You Have Fibromyalgia & Lupus
About - News & Issues, NY - Nov 19, 2008
Fibromyalgia and lupus are very similar-seeming illnesses that frequently go together. They share many of the same symptoms (pain, fatigue, brain fog),

Fibromyalgia patients show brain abnormalities - Reuters UK

Fibromyalgia patients show brain abnormalities
Reuters UK, UK - 21 hours ago
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - French researchers have shown that patients with fibromyalgia have abnormal blood flow in the brain, which may be related to the

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008

The Healing Properties of a Good Fibromyalgia Diet
All people who suffer from fibromyalgia are overwhelmed by its variety of symptoms. Fibromyalgia is considered to be a serious neurological condition that in time can lead to many complications. Although millions of people worldwide are confronted with fibromyalgia, the exact causes of the disorder

Causes of Fibromyalgia
Although there is no exact treatment for fibromyalgia, but some preventive measures can be taken to get rid of it. Presently doctors are concentrating on managing pain, relaxing muscles and reduced depression. Doctors prescribe patients, low-stress exercises such as walking, swimming, water aerobics

Is Fibromyalgia Simply in Your Head, or is it Real?
The title of this article may seem, on the surface, insulting to anyone who has had to cope with the complaints associated with fibromyalgia. However, its good to ask the question, even if only for the purpose of answering the critics, i.e. those who doubt the existence of fibromyalgia and assign it

Fibromyalgia And Exercise
The most effective treatment for fibromyalgia is exercise. Which seems totally weird, because most people with fibromyalgia hurt worse and are more fatigued after exercise, and they may feel that way for days. The key is the right amount of the right kinds of exercise. If you are new to exercising

Headache Specialist Recommends Over-the-Counter Supplements to Prevent Migraines
Over-the-counter (OTC) supplements use in headaches, migraines, and fibromyalgia can be controversial, especially since they are not rigorously tested like prescription drugs. Nevertheless, there is a good deal of science behind some OTC supplements. I have my favorites that I like to recommend, and

Popular Myths and Misconceptions about Fibromyalgia
Due to poor understanding of the phenomenon and due to over promotion of various unfunded theories on fibromyalgia, many people have assimilated denatured ideas regarding the disorder. There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding the concept of fibromyalgia and it is very important to separat

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

Frequency Specific Microcurrent Offers New Hope For People With Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia
Approximately 10 million Americans suffer from a condition known as fibromyalgia syndrome. This condition is characterized by widespread muscle pain, extreme fatigue and chronic non-restorative sleep disturbances for more than three months? duration. Although pain and inflammation are among the symp

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

Oregon Fibromyalgia Foundation
Fibromyalgia Information from University based health care professionals Fibromyalgia is a common disorder, affecting about 5% of all women.
Source: www.myalgia.com

Fibromyalgia Resource Center - Homepage
If you have Fibromyalgia, we suggest going to Living With Fibromyalgia to learn more about managing and living with the condition.
Source: www.fmsresource.com

National Fibromyalgia Partnershi
The mission of this organization is to provide medically-accurate, quality resource information on fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS).
Source: www.fmpartnership.org

Friday, November 21st, 2008

Fibromyalgia Q&A: Understanding Fibromyalgia
* What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia, also sometimes called Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Fibromyositis, Fibrositis, or Myofascial pain syndrome, is a continual disorder characterized by extensive musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, tenderness in contained areas of the neck, spine, shoulders, and hips sometim

Improve Your Health by Following Fibromyalgia Alternative Therapies
Fibromyalgia is a terrible condition and people affected by it are often overwhelmed by its symptoms and effects. A disturbing fact is that although several million people suffer from fibromyalgia in the United States alone, modern medicine isnt able to produce an efficient specific cure. Despite th

About Fibromyalgia
About Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal fatigue disorder, nobody knows what the cause of this disorder is as yet, but generally it means pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons. More women than men suffer with fibromyalgia and it can affect people of all ages. Symptoms You could

The Role of Oxygen in Fibromyalgia
While the cause of fibromyalgia is not agreed upon in the medical community, belief that it derives from an oxygen metabolism dysfunction is mounting. The various proposed hypotheses about fibromyalgias origin are varied, ranging from an infectious viral agent to a sleep disorder to an emotional dis

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

Living with your arthritic joints - Rutland Herald
Dr. T. Glenn Pait, associate professor of neurology and orthopaedic surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and director of the Stephens Spine and Neurosciences Institute at UAMS, thinks that treatment for arthritis should be

Magnet therapy treats depression - KING-5
Georgia St. Aubyn can smile now, but for 15 years she battled depression. “Antidepressants were no longer working for me,” she said. Dr. David Avery says that’s not unusual. “Approximately 20 per cent of individuals with a major depression do not

Drugs & Medications - Lyrica Oral - WebMD
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes and shingles (herpes zoster) infection. It is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures

Should Congress bail out the auto industry? - Capitol Hill Blue
Senate Democrats took the first step toward bailing out the nation’s crippled auto industry on Monday by proposing a $25 billion loan program, a plan that faces stiff political headwinds with millions of jobs potentially riding on the outcome. With

Exercise Eases Fibromyalgia Symptoms: Study - HealthScout
MONDAY, Nov. 12 (HealthDay News) — Exercise may seem best at preventing illness rather than treating it, but a new study suggests that low-impact physical activity could make an immediate difference for people with one tough-to-treat condition

Doctor loses license to prescribe - Las Vegas Sun
Dr. Kevin Buckwalter is charged with, among other things, writing prescriptions for controlled substances in an illegal manner. In its investigation of Dr. Kevin Buckwalter, the Sun asked experts to review the medical records of four of his patients

Second opinion: Maybe there’s other med for fibromyalgia - Sacramento Bee
If you have questions about the practices of your managed-care coverage, ask the experts at the state Department of Managed Health Care. They take up issues ranging from difficulties getting an appointment to denial of a doctor’s recommendation for

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Gulf War Illness Real, Federal Report Says
Veterans of the 1991 Gulf War who have complained of a range of symptoms that never went away have new evidence that something in the war zone made them sick.

Police Seek Man Seen Waving Gun During Bank Robbery
Bloomington police are looking for a man seen on surveillance video holding up a bank Tuesday morning.

Immigration Raid Targets Chinese Restaurants
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Immigration agents have arrested four men at two Chinese restaurants in eastern Iowa on charges of being in the country illegally. Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesman Tim Counts said the men were arrested at restaurants in Vinton and Toledo.

Teens Charged With 400 To 500 Burglaries
Four teenagers are accused of a car burglary ring in Hendersonville.

Raul Jimenez Volunteers Treated To Early Thanksgiving
The 29th annual Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner is scheduled for Thanksgiving Day. Some of its longtime staff and volunteers were treated to a special meal Tuesday.

One Killed In Crash On Icy Brown County Bridge
Troopers said driver lost control on an icy bridge and died in a three-vehicle crash Monday evening in Brown County.

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

Report says ‘Gulf War illness’ of 1990-91 is real
WASHINGTON — At least one in four U.S. veterans of the 1991 Gulf War suffers from a multi-symptom illness caused by exposure to toxic chemicals during the conflict, a congressionally mandated report being released today found.

Drowsy Driver Blamed For Sacramento Wreck
A sleepy driver crashed a car into a Sacramento apartment building early Monday, but police said nobody was hurt.

Hawks Attempt To Snap Skid In Indy Against Pacers
The Atlanta Hawks have hit a snag since opening the season with six straight wins and will hit the road tonight for a showdown with the Indiana Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse.

Memphis Crushes UMass To Give Calipari Coaching Record
Antonio Anderson scored 15 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, and 13th-ranked Memphis ripped Massachusetts, 80-58, to make John Calipari the winningest coach in program history.

Hawkeye Named Big 10 Player Of The Week
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa’s Shonn Greene has been named Big Ten player of the week after he rushed for more than 200 yards in the Hawkeyes’ 22-17 win over Purdue.

Gas Price Falls To Near $2 Mark
The average gas price in El Paso is $2.27 a gallon for regular unleaded, but KFOX found one station more than a quarter cheaper, and El Pasoans are lining up to get to the pump. Daniel Novick Reports: Gas Prices Flirt With $2 Mark

Titans Win Again, Defeat Jags 24-14
Two third quarter touchdowns put the Titans ahead of the Jaguars for good.

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Second opinion: Maybe there’s other med for fibromyalgia - Sacramento Bee
If you have questions about the practices of your managed-care coverage, ask the experts at the state Department of Managed Health Care. They take up issues ranging from difficulties getting an appointment to denial of a doctor’s recommendation for

Keeping the Faith - Corbin Times-Tribune
It was a cold day last January when Angela Peace noticed a lump in her right breast. She was working in her office at a printing company in London. Because she has a family history of breast cancer, she had been doing self-exams regularly, but the

Fibromyalgia: Prevalence, Diagnosis, Management (Slides With - Medscape News
I’m going to be focusing on fibromyalgia. The case that you’ll see is really a combination of several patients in my practice, but I want to emphasize that although there are common characteristics of fibromyalgia patients, not all of your patients

Magnet therapy treats depression - KING-5
Georgia St. Aubyn can smile now, but for 15 years she battled depression. “Antidepressants were no longer working for me,” she said. Dr. David Avery says that’s not unusual. “Approximately 20 per cent of individuals with a major depression do not

Health Calendar - Asheville Citizen-Times
Send items for the health calendar at least two weeks in advance to Health Calendar, Asheville Citizen-Times, P.O. Box 2090, Asheville, NC 28802; fax to 251-0585; or e-mail Melanie Moore at melmoore@citizen-times.com . Send items for the health

Drugs & Medications - Lyrica Oral - WebMD
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes and shingles (herpes zoster) infection. It is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures

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

Exercise Eases Fibromyalgia Symptoms: Study - HealthScout
MONDAY, Nov. 12 (HealthDay News) — Exercise may seem best at preventing illness rather than treating it, but a new study suggests that low-impact physical activity could make an immediate difference for people with one tough-to-treat condition