Archive for May, 2009

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

Fibromyalgia & Sleep Apnea: Know the Symptoms - About - News & Issues


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Fibromyalgia & Sleep Apnea: Know the Symptoms
About - News & Issues, NY
Sleep apnea is extremely common in those of us with fibromyalgia, and without proper treatment it can be debilitating and possibly even deadly. Knowing the symptoms can help you identify whether you have sleep apnea. My first symptom of sleep apnea was

Fibromyalgia sufferer finds ways to cope - Danville Commercial News

Fibromyalgia sufferer finds ways to cope
Danville Commercial News, IL
BY MARY WICOFF Ina Patterson of Veedersburg, Ind., has some advice for people afflicted with fibromyalgia: You don't have to suffer. Patterson struggled with the symptoms of fibromyalgia — widespread muscle and skeletal pain — for 20 years.

Finding Help for Fibromyalgia - Jewish Exponent


Jewish Exponent
Finding Help for Fibromyalgia
Jewish Exponent, PA
"Initially, with the symptoms she was having, we looked into the possibility of her having lupus, or rheumatoid arthritis, even Crohn's disease. We even had to look at things like problems with the thyroid and so on. Unfortunately, fibromyalgia can

Disorder Causes Chronic Pain - WJZ

Disorder Causes Chronic Pain
WJZ, MD
Read more in our Privacy Policy An invisble illness fibromyalgia is a disorder which causes chronic pain. It's called the invisible illness because people who have it don't look sick. Imagine living with pain every day of your life but having doctors

Can Sjögren's Syndrome Be Managed Without Steroids? - Medscape

Can Sjögren's Syndrome Be Managed Without Steroids?
Medscape
Treatment of poorly defined symptoms associated with fibromyalgia, such as cognitive and myalgia symptoms and fatigue that do not correlate closely with markers of systemic inflammation. The choice of medications for fibromyalgia, including those

Physical vs. Emotional: Depression in Fibromyalgia & Chronic … - About - News & Issues


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Physical vs. Emotional: Depression in Fibromyalgia & Chronic
About - News & Issues, NY
We've got a lot of really unpleasant symptoms and too few effective treatments. Our illnesses are poorly understood and too often misunderstood, even by our doctors. Certainly, that's plenty of reason right there. You might be asking, "What does any of

'Don't suffer in silence,' lupus patient advises others - The Herald-Times (subscription)


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'Don't suffer in silence,' lupus patient advises others
The Herald-Times (subscription), IN
By comparison, 1 percent have rheumatoid arthritis and 3 to 4 percent have fibromyalgia. “Lupus is about six times more common in women than men,” he said. “It frequently hits women during their child-bearing years.” Lupus is also three times more

Book answers questions about fibromyalgia - Mirror

Book answers questions about fibromyalgia
Mirror, MI
100 Questions Answers About Fibromyalgia is a new book written by Sharon Ostalecki, Ph.D., an expert on fibromyalgia who lives with the condition, and Martin Tamler, MD They focus on symptoms, diagnosis, causes, associated medical conditions related to

Fibromyalgia: Getting to the Root of the Problem - EmpowHer

Fibromyalgia: Getting to the Root of the Problem
EmpowHer, AZ
For more on possible causes see my article "Signs and Symptoms of Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? The cure may be more basic than you think." While drug therapy can provide some short-term relief, non-drug treatments are usually

Improvement in Fibromyalgia Symptoms Sustained for 1 Year With … - DG News

Improvement in Fibromyalgia Symptoms Sustained for 1 Year With
DG News
Funding for this study was provided by Forest Laboratories, Inc., and Cypress Bioscience, Inc. [Presentation title: Improvements in Fibromyalgia Symptoms Are Sustained for 1 Year With Milnacipran Treatment: Results From 2 Double-Blind, Dose-Controlled

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

‘Under Our Skin’ - Daily Tribune
Jose Juarez/Journal Register News Service Mary Margaret Warner, daughter of Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, addressed the audience at the Michigan State University Management Education Center in Troy before showing a documentary about

Hating the Bush Sh*theads of Kennebunkport! - Boston IMC
THAT’S THE MOST CREDIBLE CHALLENGE! It’s so hard to hate such lovably stupid people, isn’t it? Oh Please Don’t Hate the Bush Sh*theads of Kennebunkport! JUST GET RID OF THEM! “Now! I’m gonna love you!” Nazi Media Expose - Elmira Star Gazette had a

Relief for arthritis patients with new, safer medicines’ - Gulf Times
The prospects for the treatment of arthritis are bright as many new and safer medicines have been developed for pain management, says Weill Cornell Medical College’s associate professor Dr Thurayya Arayssi. She was speaking during a presentation on

Fibromyalgia sufferer finds ways to cope - Commercial News
Ina Patterson of Veedersburg, Ind., has some advice for people afflicted with fibromyalgia: You don’t have to suffer. Patterson struggled with the symptoms of fibromyalgia — widespread muscle and skeletal pain — for 20 years. She had pain in

Is Pain Keeping You Up at Night, Making You Sleepy at Work? - Inside Indiana Business
Financial worries. Work stress. Relationship issues. Aches and pains. All of these things occasionally can cause the average working professional to toss and turn at night. But adults experiencing chronic pain often also may suffer from persistent

Monday, May 25th, 2009

Battered woman imagery in pfizer’s new fibromyalgia ad
Pfizer has recently upped the stakes in its campaign to depict fibromyalgia as a “real” medical condition. In an non-branded “disease awareness” TV ad that I saw last night, this point was hammered home by images of a woman showing black and blue bruises over her body. She says something like “Maybe if people saw me this way, they will believe that fibromyalgia is a real medical condition.” What I saw were disturbing images reminiscent of battered woman syndrome. The whole thing smacked of desperation on Pfizer’s part to sell more drugs and represents DTC advertising sinking to a new low in exploiting women’s fears! I was not able to capture an image of the woman from my TV, so I am using the image above left that I found at the Medical Advocates/Battered Women web site. It accurately c…

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

Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

BCHS physician to speak about fibromyalgia - Battle Creek Enquirer
Fibromyalgia is a common chronic musculoskeletal disorder characterized primarily by diffuse pain and fatigue. The two major diagnostic criteria are widespread musculoskeletal pain and excess tenderness in at least 11 of 18 predefined locations on a

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

Fibromyalgia Hope - WTKR
New hope for patients trying to escape the pain of Fibromyalgia. An all-natural approach is working for many in our area. Dr. Scott Birckbichler says, “It’s a drug-free natural approach instead of taking pain medication for your entire life.” He has

‘Under Our Skin’ - Daily Tribune
Jose Juarez/Journal Register News Service Mary Margaret Warner, daughter of Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, addressed the audience at the Michigan State University Management Education Center in Troy before showing a documentary about

Advocacy groups compete for attention amid clutter of awareness months - Newark Star-Ledger
Domestic Violence Awareness Month isn’t until October, but volunteers at the Providence Shelter in Willingboro are already planning their big fundraiser. Between state budget cuts and the poor economy, members of the fundraising committee know this

Karen Lee Richards - HealthCentral.com
Health Interests Fibromyalgia , Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) Drugs I am Taking Karen Lee Richards has not shared any drug information. About Me Karen Lee Richards’ career as a writer and patient advocate grew out of her

Fibromyalgia sufferer finds ways to cope - Commercial News
Ina Patterson of Veedersburg, Ind., has some advice for people afflicted with fibromyalgia: You don’t have to suffer. Patterson struggled with the symptoms of fibromyalgia — widespread muscle and skeletal pain — for 20 years. She had pain in

Suspended Virginia Beach doctor teaching at Medical Careers Institute - Daily Press
NEWPORT NEWS — A Virginia Beach doctor whose medical license was suspended last year after five patients in his care died is now teaching in Newport News . Rheumatologist Dr. Stephen Plotnick had his medical license suspended for 24 months in

Datebook: Coming Ridgefield events - Amity Observer
The DateBook is a guide to Ridgefield special events open to the public. Events may be submitted up to three years in advance. E-mail submissions, in DateBook format, to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript

BCHS physician to speak about fibromyalgia - Battle Creek Enquirer
Fibromyalgia is a common chronic musculoskeletal disorder characterized primarily by diffuse pain and fatigue. The two major diagnostic criteria are widespread musculoskeletal pain and excess tenderness in at least 11 of 18 predefined locations on a

Fibromyalgia (Soft tissue rheumatism) - Manila Bulleting Online
It is widespread pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons. Ligaments and tendons connect muscles to bones. Also causes people to have trouble sleeping and feel very tired all the time. Although fibromyalgia is a relatively recent term, this

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

Is Pain Keeping You Up at Night, Making You Sleepy at Work? - Inside Indiana Business
Financial worries. Work stress. Relationship issues. Aches and pains. All of these things occasionally can cause the average working professional to toss and turn at night. But adults experiencing chronic pain often also may suffer from persistent

No unique Gulf War illness symptoms, DoD says - Navy Times
Defense and Veterans Affairs department officials say there is no Gulf War “syndrome,” and that there is nothing unique about the symptoms one in four Desert Storm veterans say they suffer. And while a review by the Institute of Medicine

Growing Old Series: Interview with Dr. Kent Holtorf on HGH and - Chattahbox.com
(ChattahBox) — Interested in aging gracefully and with good health and vigor?  Diet and exercise are crucial but let’s face it nature is working against us as our bodies decline with age.  One option that is controversial in the medical field

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Getting Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia
The first step in getting suspected fibromyalgia diagnosed is to find a physician, nurse practitioner or other health care provider who is knowledgeable and compassionate. Maybe it should be the other way around: compassionate and knowledgeable. The only sure way to find the right health care prov

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

Friends fight fibromyalgia together - Mirror

Friends fight fibromyalgia together
Mirror, MI - Linda Ann Chomin
By Linda Ann Chomin • O&E STAFF WRITER • May 3, 2009 Living with fibromyalgia is a vicious circle of pain and depression but Lucy Rowley and Ruthann Bruce found respite from the suffering as well as friendship by attending support group meetings.

Fibromyalgia & Insomnia: Which Came First? - About - News & Issues


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Fibromyalgia & Insomnia: Which Came First?
About - News & Issues, NY
When you have fibromyalgia, insomnia's just part of the package. Some doctors say we don't sleep well because we're in pain. I don't believe that, in part because I believe sleep problems are part of the reason I'm in this mess!

Fibromyalgia (FMS) - Planet Thrive

Fibromyalgia (FMS)
Planet Thrive, NY
I really despise the diagnosis of fibromyalgia….Fibro usually means a biotoxin illness; certainly more than 98 percent of patients I've seen who've been diagnosed with fibromyalgia actually have MSH deficiency. Ritchie J. Shoemaker, MD, Mold Warriors
MOLD ILLNESS Planet Thrive
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Five Things You Should Know About Fibromyalgia - Seattle University Spectator


Earthtimes (press release)
Five Things You Should Know About Fibromyalgia
Seattle University Spectator, WA - Amanda Rinkel
International Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia Awareness Day is next week on May 12th. I'm going to take a break from articles on internet wastes of time, movie reviews and news updates. Instead I'm going to take a moment to highlight these
Get to Know Fibro on National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Market Wire (press release)
Barriers to Sleep With Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome About - News & Issues
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Government must do more to support fibromyalgia sufferers - Williams - Politics.co.uk

Government must do more to support fibromyalgia sufferers - Williams
Politics.co.uk, UK
Roger Williams, MP for Brecon and Radnorshire, has used a Westminster Hall debate to call on the Government to do more in providing support for Fibromyalgia sufferers. “Far too often GPs and doctors are not fully aware of this illness and therefore it

CHARITY WELCOMES FIRST PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE ON FIBROMYALGIA - Community Newswire

CHARITY WELCOMES FIRST PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE ON FIBROMYALGIA
Community Newswire, UK - Emma FosterEmma Foster
By Emma Foster, Community Newswire A charity has welcomed the first parliamentary debate on fibromyalgia syndrome, which called for the health condition to be taken more seriously within the NHS. FibroAction is a national charity that supports people

Chronic fatigue sufferers helping one another - Monterey County Herald

Chronic fatigue sufferers helping one another
Monterey County Herald, CA - Karen Garloch
He's medical director of the Hunter-Hopkins Center, a Charlotte clinic that focuses on patients with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. Many group members are his patients. But instead of letting the support group descend into gloom and despair

Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Better Sleep - About - News & Issues


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Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Better Sleep
About - News & Issues, NY
A sobering fact is that those of us with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome don't sleep well. Some of us sleep very little, and poorly to boot. Some sleep a lot, but never feel rested. For National Better Sleep Month, I'm going to explore a wide
Ashok Gupta Explains the Amygdala Retraining Program for ME/CFS/FM Planet Thrive
Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness - Not Just a "Day" About - News & Issues
How the Different ME/CFS/FMS Symptoms are Created with Continual Planet Thrive
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AM UPDATE: Arthritis self-help class set for June - Muskogee Daily Phoenix

AM UPDATE: Arthritis self-help class set for June
Muskogee Daily Phoenix, OK
The course will give participants information, confidence and skills to assume responsibility and take action for the daily management of arthritis or fibromyalgia, according to a media release. The course fee is $20, which includes the textbook,

Understanding Lyme Disease - WMDT


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Understanding Lyme Disease
WMDT, MD - Katherine Amenta
"I was told by two doctors, 'Well it's just your Fibromyalgia, just live with it'," said Williams. It finally took a visit with her pet's veterinarian to find answers. "For the past 16 years, I really had Lyme Disease," said Williams.
Lyme disease awareness meeting planned May 10 at Crosslake church The Lake Country Echo
A disease in debate Bend Bulletin
L. Brooks Patterson, daughter to host Lyme disease documentary The Detroit News
Spinal Column Online - PR Web (press release)
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Friday, May 1st, 2009

Fibromyalgia — familydoctor.org
Although fibromyalgia causes symptoms that can be very painful and uncomfortable, your muscles and organs are not being damaged. This condition is not life-threatening, but it is
Source: familydoctor.org

Fibromyalgia Symptoms - Recognize the Signs and Symptoms of
Fibromyalgia symptoms include widespread pain and tenderness in muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Fibromyalgia symptoms can overlap with autoimmune diseases and other
Source: arthritis.about.com

Fibromyalgia symptoms
There has been a lot of talk about Fibromyalgia lately as a lot of people suffer from Fibromyalgia symptoms. Some people think this is all in people’s heads, but I’m starting
Source: www.mytowntalks.com