Archive for December, 2009

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

How to Relief Widespread Pain in Fibromyalgia
You need pain relief if you are suffering from fibromyalgia. Chronic, widespread pain can often be the hardest and most frustrating challenge of living with Fibromyalgia. Coping mechanisms often fail because people with Fibromyalgia often have difficulty explaining to others what they are going thro

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

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

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Recording Artist Tamara Cimmerian of KatZen Donates “Overcome” Album - PR Inside
LOS ANGELES, CA — (Marketwire) — 12/09/09 — Tamara Cimmerian, lead singer/songwriter and pianist of new rock music project KatZen, was diagnosed with fibromyalgia after suffering chronic unexplained pain following the birth of her child. Tamara

Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia: What’s Normal, What’s Not - Health.com
Everyone experiences pain occasionally, whether it’s a headache, muscle stiffness, or an upset stomach. Some people, such as migraine sufferers or those with irritable bowel syndrome, have to deal with pain and discomfort on a more frequent basis

BioVeda Health and Wellness Center of Spring Hill, TN Announces Its - Earthtimes
Substance Specific Neurological Stress Reduction Therapy or NSRTSM is found very effective in the alleviation of symptoms associated with many chronic conditions such as allergies, asthma, migraines, chronic fatigue and a wide array of skin

AIDS support group’s new exhibit celebrates 20 years - Poughkeepsie Journal
Twenty years ago, Michael Reynolds founded a grassroots organization to help people living with AIDS and HIV. A lot has changed since then. Now, many people diagnosed with the virus may never develop full-blown AIDS. “We’re left over,” said Reynolds

What the Experts Won’t Tell You About the Relationship Between - Associated Content
Many doctors tell their elderly patients suffering from fibromyalgia to take expensive prescription medications, but you can treat fibromyalgia or completely eliminate it from your body through diet and exercise alone. A link exists between

New sensory system found in the skin - Examiner
Researchers have found an entirely new system related to touch hidden beneath our skin. The study, published in the journal Pain, suggests that this network may play a pivotal role in diseases that cause chronic pain, such as intense migraines and

Treating Fibromyalgia Pain - MedicineNet.com
“People with fibromyalgia tend to have very disturbed sleep,” says Doris Cope, MD, director of Pain Management at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. “Even if they sleep 10 hours a night, they still feel fatigued, don’t feel rested

Author Kimberley Linstruth-Beckom is Releasing Her Third Health Book - PR-USA.net
Kimberley Linstruth-Beckom inspires readers who suffer from Fibromyalgia by showing them that they can still be fabulous despite their condition. The book is a spin off from the popular blog, entitled “Fibro and Fabulous” and is scheduled for

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Author Kimberley Linstruth-Beckom is Releasing Her Third Health Book - PR-USA.net
Kimberley Linstruth-Beckom inspires readers who suffer from Fibromyalgia by showing them that they can still be fabulous despite their condition. The book is a spin off from the popular blog, entitled “Fibro and Fabulous” and is scheduled for

Monday, December 7th, 2009

UCLA’s Belcher is proof that past is the past - ESPN

UCLA's Belcher is proof that past is the past
ESPN
For more than two years her viral levels remained high but doctors were unable to pinpoint an exact diagnosis — chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia

Arthritis Foundation run is in Plainfield - Joliet Herald News

Arthritis Foundation run is in Plainfield
Joliet Herald News
Common symptoms of juvenile arthritis are: • Joint contracture, which results from holding a painful joint in a flexed position for an extended period.

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Understanding Brain Fog With Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - About - News & Issues (blog)


About - News & Issues (blog)
Understanding Brain Fog With Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
About - News & Issues (blog)
I know it's had a bigger impact on my ability to hold a traditional job and to write from home than any of my other symptoms have had.

Drug ‘could ease symptoms of Down’s syndrome’ - Telegraph.co.uk


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Drug 'could ease symptoms of Down's syndrome'
Telegraph.co.uk
The drug used in the mice is currently the subject of clinical trials for the treatment of fibromyalgia, a disorder which causes widespread pain and fatigue
Drug Shows Promise for Slowing Down's Syndrome Mental DeclineChattahBox
Mouse Study Points to Possible Down Syndrome TreatmentMedPage Today
Boosting neurotransmitter could reverse Down Syndrome: studyAFP
Science Centric
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Is food you eat making you sick? - Opelousas Daily World

Is food you eat making you sick?
Opelousas Daily World
fibromyalgia, and chronic depression have higher levels of mediators circulating throughout their body. Symptoms are provoked when "mediators" (ie

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HEALTH CARE AND FIBROMYALGIA - The Cypress Times

HEALTH CARE AND FIBROMYALGIA
The Cypress Times
Women are much more likely to develop the disorder than are men, and the risk of fibromyalgia increases with age. Fibromyalgia symptoms often begin after a

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Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & The Role of The Psychiatrist - About - News & Issues (blog)


About - News & Issues (blog)
Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & The Role of The Psychiatrist
About - News & Issues (blog)
So if we're not crazy and our myriad symptoms have physical causes, why would we get mental help? The same reason that anyone with a chronic,

What to Buy (or Not!) for Someone With Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - About - News & Issues (blog)

What to Buy (or Not!) for Someone With Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
About - News & Issues (blog)
Relaxation aids: Things like relaxing music, aromatherapy products, and gentle massage tools can help with stress, and less stress means fewer symptoms!
Chronic fatigue syndrome saps a person's energyHerald & Review

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Equal funding for all hospitals - Boston Globe

Equal funding for all hospitals
Boston Globe
anemia, neuropathy, and fibromyalgia. Last fall doctors discovered many of her symptoms were caused by her spleen, which was destroying platelets and

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Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

Dull ache in pelvic area is getting worse - Irish Times

Dull ache in pelvic area is getting worse
Irish Times
Research has shown that patients with irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia have an increased risk of IC/PBS, indicating that it may be a localised

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Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & The Role of The Psychiatrist - About - News & Issues (blog)


About - News & Issues (blog)
Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & The Role of The Psychiatrist
About - News & Issues (blog)
They may also be able to suggest medication changes that you can then discuss with your regular doctor. One complaint I frequently hear about doctors is

Nutraceuticals for Joint Health - Natural Products Industry Insider

Nutraceuticals for Joint Health
Natural Products Industry Insider
Treatments include medications, education, physical activity or exercise, heat or cold, joint protection, pacing activities, weight loss if overweight,

FDA Approves Cymbalta(R) for Maintenance Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder - PR Newswire (press release)

FDA Approves Cymbalta(R) for Maintenance Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
PR Newswire (press release)
"This FDA approval, which is the sixth approval for Cymbalta, continues to validate the safety and efficacy profile of the medication in its approved

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Health calendar - Asheville Citizen-Times

Health calendar
Asheville Citizen-Times
OVERCOMING FIBROMYALGIA: Dr. Hedberg discusses the causes of fibromyalgia and how to cure it. 6:30 pm Dec. 8, Earth Fare South, 1856 Hendersonville Road,

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Will Wisconsin legalize medical marijuana? - The Reporter


The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com
Will Wisconsin legalize medical marijuana?
The Reporter
A gymnast and martial artist, the 34-year-old suffers from fibromyalgia, degenerative disc disease and arthritis. “The medications I was given made me
House bill pushes Pennsylvania to go green, legalize marijuanaPittsburgh Tribune-Review

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Myo-med saved my aching shoulder - Chatham Daily News

Myo-med saved my aching shoulder
Chatham Daily News
It's also helpful in the treatment of neck, back pain and those suffering from fibromyalgia. Myo-Med also has what's called a "Nano Delivery System".