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Tips for Fibromyalgia patients having elective surgery
The thought of elective surgery for Fibromyalgia patients can be daunting; considering that surgery was often the onset for their developing Fibromyalgia in the first place. The Oregon Fibromyalgia Team offers helpful tips for FMS patients preparing for elective surgery. If an endotracheal tube is anticipated request a soft neck collar. Request that your arm [...]
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0 Comment » Premature brain aging in fibromyalgia patients
The Journal of Neuroscience reports that the McGill University Centre for Research on Pain, has found fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) patients have premature brain loss. Evidence suggests that FMS patients may be associated with Central Nervous System (CNS) dysfunction. In the study of 10 healthy subjects, and 10 FMS patients, the age associated decrease in brain [...]
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Fibromyalgia (FMS) Fibromyalgia + Chronic Pain = Ayurveda Solution
Ayurveda is an ancient approach to well being through diet, exercise, and mind. Although few in the west are familiar with Ayurveda it has been a major movement for thousands of years in India. Experts in Ayurveda see diet as the cornerstone for managing fibromyalgia. They claim fibromyalgia patients are under increased oxidative stress and [...]
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Father of fibromyalgia research offers new perspective
It was 25 years ago when Muhammad B. Yunus, MD, published the first controlled study of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). It was this study that led the medical community to recognize FMS as a disease. John B. Winfield, MD, calls Dr. Yunus, “…the father of our modern view of fibromyalgia.” Once again, Dr. Yunus has published, [...]
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Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia are difficult SSDI cases to win
As Sandra M. Klepach’s article in the News-Hearld reports, chronic fatigue (CFS) and fibromyalgia (FMS) sufferers have diseases with symptoms that are not objective, which makes it difficult to win Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The Social Security Administration says that pain and fatigue illnesses “are medically determinable conditions.” In other words it is [...]
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Critical review of myofascial trigger points (FMS)
“The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy”, 2006, provides a critical review of recent literature for Myofascial Trigger Points and Myofascial Pain Syndrome. For anyone doing an in-depth study on the subject will benefit from this 48 page PDF article. It is directed towards medical professionals who want an overview of the most cited articles [...]
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Fibromyalgia (FMS) Fibromyalgia fact sheet from the American College of Rheumatology
If you think that you or a friend may have fibromyalgia it is important to get a medical professional’s diagnosis. The American College of Rheumatology has a web site that provides information and answers questions frequently asked about fibromyalgia. A valuable resouce for those just beginning to understand that they may have fibromyalgia.
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Fibromyalgia (FMS) Fibromyalgia seen as a lucrative market
Research and Markets reports that fibromyalgia is a burgeoning market that will expand with an upsurge in diagnosis and treatments following the FDA’s approval of Lyrica as a treatment. In 2006 the market was estimated to be $367 million. They believe the market will continue to grow to $1.7 billion by 2016. The growth of [...]
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Fibromyalgia (FMS) Fibromyalgia fact sheet from NIAMS
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease (NIAMS) offers basic information about fibromyalgia and the common symptoms. NIAMS is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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Fibromyalgia (FMS) FDA approves first fibromyalgia drug
Pfizer’s Lyrica (pregabalin) is the first drug approved by the FDA in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Lyrica reduces pain for fibromyalgia patients. Exactly how it does this is still unknown, but data suggest that it effects neurotransmitters in the brain—the chemical that influences which signals are transmitted successfully from one neuron to another. The effectiveness [...]
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