Reviews some of the recent theories regarding fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome. Topics covered are: what you need to know and FMS and MPS, the health care team, fighting for your rights, dealing with your world, and arming yourself with documented information. For consumers. Softcover.
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February 8th, 2010 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
Clinical studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of Devil's Claw in treating joint conditions like osteo-arthritis, fibrositis, rheumatism and small joint disease, (Lecompte & Costa, 1992). It has also been scientifically proven to assist in the treatment of lower backache (Chrubasik, 1996). In a study by Brady et al, (1981), serum cholestol and uric acid levels were shown to be reduced after treatment with Devil's Claw. Scientific studies have also indicated that it is effective in stimulating the lymphatic system to increase resistance against disease. Glucosamine is naturally manufactured in the body and scientists known that this simple substance is found in relatively high concentrations in the joints and connective tissues, where its function is to repair cartilage and maintain joint mobility. Boswellia has been used for thousands of years as a natural anti-inflammatory. Modern science has verified that boswellic acids contained within the herb can block the formation of leukotrienes, the immune cells responsible for inflammation, while also promoting the formation of free radicals. With regular use, blood supply to the joints is also maintained, keeping soft tissue nourished and viable. Use JointEase Plus as a natural alternative to prescription anti-inflammatory drugs; for relief from painful joint conditions, neck pain or lower back ache; to assist with any form of arthritis, fibrositis, myalgia or rheumatism; for relief from any degenerative musculoskeletal condition; to treat painful knees or 'small joint disease' (e.g. wrists, fingers, ankles and toes); to prevent and relieve the symptoms of gout.
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February 6th, 2010 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
Finally----an effective approach to fibromyalgia treatment and recovery!
Healing Fibromyalgia is a must for the person with fibromyalgia. Dr. Trock has listened to the needs of his patients and has responded with a clear and concise book that explains the problem and provides solutions to living with fibromyalgia--highly recommended as a guide to recovery!
--Denise L. Taylor-Moon, former Director of Outreach for the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center at the University of Michigan
Healing Fibromyalgia: The Three-Step Solution is not just another book telling you how to live with fibromyalgia--it's a guide for enjoying life fully without it. Exciting new findings and effective new therapies make it possible to eliminate the debilitating, intense pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia and reboot your life. This authoritative medical guide gives you the most current and accurate information on fibromyalgia causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Healing Fibromyalgia covers vital topics that include:
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Common triggers of fibromyalgia, including physical trauma, an infection such as Lyme disease or hepatitis C, emotional upheaval, or chronic daily stress
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Finding the right physician--one who will listen to you and work with you
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The ideal fibromyalgia work-up--your medical history and physical exam
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An integrative approach to recovery that includes traditional medicine, lifestyle modifications, and holistic care
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Pharmaceutical and nonpharmaceutical treatments, including dietary supplements, manual therapies, injection treatments, pain-management techniques, and alternative remedies
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Useful tools for managing your fibromyalgia
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Beneficial lifestyle changes, including exercise and nutrition dos and don'ts
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Real-life stories of people who have conquered fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia sufferers have different triggers, different combinations of symptoms, and different routes to successful treatment and healing. This guide helps you find your personal path toward real and lasting relief.
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February 4th, 2010 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
Nearly eight million Americans suffer from it. Cutting through the history and medical jargon found in more exhaustive and incomprehensible reference books, this guide focuses on the most important things readers need to know in order to effectively understand and manage fibromyalgia, especially important now, with 22 new fibromyalgia-fighting drugs on the market. This new edition teaches readers how to:
·Communicate better with doctors and healthcare providers
·Evaluate pain medications and non-medical therapies
·Develop exercise and diet regimens
·Identify and treat symptoms
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February 4th, 2010 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
I understand. For most of the world, it's a common little phrase. But for people who have fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome (or both), it's amazingly powerful, not to mention rare. Because you have an illness that's hard to prove, loved ones may secretly accuse you of hypochondria or laziness. You may be told it's all in your head. Phusicians can be even worse. If they believe that conditions exist at all - and some don't - their first impulse is to mask the symptoms with prescription drugs. Patients often end up on a medical merry-go-round, seeing doctor after doctor after doctor. They end up more confused and disoriented than ever, often concluding, Maybe I am crazy, after all.
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February 1st, 2010 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
Fibromyalgia is indicated by a group of symptoms including chronic generalized muscle pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, headaches, and irritable bowel. But the medicalcommunity is only now putting the pieces together to discover what might cause it-and what will or won't help the millions who suffer from it. This book separates fact from fiction, and addresses causes, symptoms, medication, and natural remedies, using a patient case history to help illustrate each subject.
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January 26th, 2010 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
The most comprehensive and understandable treatise on fibromyalgia that I have had the pleasure to review. It deals in a very practical way with questions I hear in my office every day. I plan to use this book for my patients.--Glenn A. McCain, M.D., Southeast Arthritis Care Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
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January 24th, 2010 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
..a 300 plus page book packed with information for patients who want to take charge of their life WITH fibromyalgia. It is an updated and expanded version of his original work, The Fibromyalgia Survivor.
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January 22nd, 2010 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
For those suffering from fibromyaglia, this practical guide demonstrating how to use nutritional means to effectively relieve the symptoms of fibromyalgia is a valuable tool. The basics of nutrition, diet and how the body functions, combined with more than 100 easy and healthy recipes and menu plans, and practical information on herbal and nutritional supplements, all result in an invaluable tool to effectively overcoming fibromyalgia.
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January 22nd, 2010 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
Fibromyalgia affects between three and six million Americans—80 percent of whom are women—yet remains one of the most difficult conditions to identify and diagnose. In the tradition of the other titles in the First Year series, The First Year—Fibromyalgia uses a unique approach—guiding readers through their first seven days following diagnosis, then the next three weeks of their first month, and finally the next eleven months of their first year—to provide answers and advice that will help everyone newly diagnosed with fibromyalgia come to terms with their condition and the lifestyle changes that accompany it. Starting with the day of diagnosis, patient-expert Marek provides vital information about the nature of fibromyalgia, choosing the right doctors, treatment options, psychological issues, holistic alternatives, self-management strategies, illustrative charts and tables, and much more. The First Year—Fibromyalgia will be a supportive and educational resource for everyone who wants to take an active role in the management of their condition.
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January 21st, 2010 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
Fibromyalgia is a severe musculoskeletal pain and fatigue syndrome that afflicts approximately 3 to 6 million Americans. Fibromyalgia: The Complete Guide from Medical Experts and Patients is a compilation of a diverse group of health care practitioners and a comprehensive guide for patients and families. The book provides authoritative, practical advice and answers to common questions about this condition to help patients and families achieve a greater understanding of all aspects of dealing with fibromyalgia. Physicians incorporate newest research on fibromyalgia. This resource offers material never presented in any other fibromyalgia book.
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January 20th, 2010 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
Dietary supplement. Bio align. Soothes muscles & joints. Source Naturals Fibro-Response is a comprehensive formula that soothes muscles and joints by supporting oxygen supply and energy production. Without adequate energy and oxygen, muscles become fatigued, achy, and painful. Fibro-Response also provides powerful antioxidants for healthy joints and connective tissue, and supports liver function and circulation. (These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease).
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January 17th, 2010 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
A comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia -- vital help for the millions of people suffering from pain, fatigue, and sleep problems
An estimated 6 million Americans suffer from fibromyalgia and 800,000 have chronic fatigue syndrome. Both conditions are characterized by severe and widespread pain, debilitating fatigue, and difficulty with concentration and memory. Getting diagnosed can be particularly difficult, and patients must then navigate conflicting information and the latest fads in order to choose from among dozens of treatment options.
In her trademark accessible, easy-to-follow style, patient advocate Mary J. Shomon explores these often confusing conditions, highlighting the pros and cons of conventional and alternative approaches, giving you tips for developing a recovery plan, and providing clear direction and solutions for sufferers of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia.
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January 16th, 2010 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
When the mysterious pain and debilitating fatigue plaguing a loved one is diagnosed as fibromyalgia, the first reaction is usually relief at finally having a name for the pain followed by confusion as everyone scrambles to get information. What does a diagnosis of fibromyalgia mean? Is there hope that things will get better?
Filmmakers Daneen Akers and Stephen Eyer asked these questions when Daneen's mother was diagnosed with fibromyalgia several years ago. After watching their family search for answers, they decided to make a film about their own journey for understanding and hope. They interviewed doctors, experts, and most importantly, Daneen's mom and other fibromyalgia patients from diverse backgrounds who share their own stories of learning to survive and even thrive with this illness.
The result of over two years of interviews and research, Living With Fibromyalgia is the film they wish their family could have watched together when they first heard the word fibromyalgia.
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January 15th, 2010 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
For the temporary relief of symptoms associated with fibromyalgia such as fatigue, muscle pains, headache and insomnia.
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January 14th, 2010 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
Gentle therapist-designed Yoga DVD for people with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue. Graduated practices for beginners who must practice in bed or on a chair, followed by gentle advancements to reduce pain and fatigue and to safely build strength, flexibility and endurance.
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January 12th, 2010 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
Designed to promote relaxation and the ability to sleep soundly; reduce pain, depresssion and fatigue; reinforce self-worth and self-care; support balanced functioning of the immune system; help regulate digestive discomfort; heighten motivation and engender faith in the future. (47 min.)
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January 12th, 2010 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
The pain you suffer from fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is not in your imagination. FMS is a real medical problem that can be as debilitating and demoralizing as it is mysterious.
Fibromyalgia For Dummies, Second Edition, brings you the latest scientific findings on the symptoms and causes of this disease and guides you toward proven, practical steps you can take reduce or eliminate FMS-related pain.
This plain-English guide is fully updated with the latest fibromyalgia treatment options, and evaluations of new medications that have shown great promise in reducing pain. You'll discover how to spot an array of symptoms and their possible causes, work with your physician to develop a treatment plan, and manage your pain at home and in the office. You'll learn how to:
- Identify your FMS trigger points
- Cope with chronic pain and sleep problems
- Find medications that work for you
- Locate a physician who can really help you
- Make healing lifestyle changes
- Use hands-on therapies to alleviate pain
- Find effective over-the-counter and prescription medications
- Choose among alternative therapies and treatments
- Reduce the emotional distress caused by FMS
- Help a child with FMS
Featuring moving and inspiring stories from fellow FMS sufferers who share their stories and offer invaluable tips on working your way back to wellness, Fibromyalgia for Dummies, Second Edition offers serious and sensitive guidance to help you overcome FMS and start being yourself again. ....read more
January 10th, 2010 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
FAN is an alternative health newsletter/magazine addressing the underlying causes of fibromyalgia & chronic fatigue syndrome. FAN is full of well-researched, exclusive usable news. It s a must-read for people seeking real and permanent healing from fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue & related illness.
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January 10th, 2010 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
Our most popular design reflects years of feedback from massage therapists, chiropractors, and physical therapists. With 11 therapy knobs, the Body Back Buddy stimulates in between muscles and pinpoints trigger points for a more finely tuned treatment. Engineered to be lightweight, strong and easy to use. Combines the best of the Body Back Buddy features for those who want the ultimate self massage tool.
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January 9th, 2010 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
The original edition of this classic survival manual offered the first comprehensive patient guide for managing these conditions. Its extensive set of healing tools included targeted bodywork for painful trigger points and strategies to helpccope with chronic pain and sleep problems and the numbing effects of fibrofog. More than 75 percent of the second edition is new or updated material, including coverage of promising new research on the causes of fibromyalgia, evaluation of new treatments, complete discussions of special issues for women and men, and the latest information on medication. An update of the first edition's popular provider index helps sufferers select those practitioners who will take their complaints seriously and offer knowledgeable treatment advice.
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January 8th, 2010 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
Roughly 6 to 8 million people in the United States alone are afflicted with fibromyalgia. A widespread muscular-skeletal syndrome, fibromyalgia touches people of all ages, male and female, as an unrelieved aching and burning pain, often accompanied by fatigue, that leaves its victims feeling exhausted.
Fibromyalgia inflects terrible wounds that leave no scars, and it is very difficult to treat. While drugs and pain suppressants are available, healthy food alternatives, including herbs and other natural foods, also help in combating the pain and exhaustion associated with the syndrome.
The Fibromyalgia Cookbook is designed to help those who suffer from this affliction to find relief from their discomfort. Focusing on natural foods and herbs, the authors emphasize pure foods with no additives, the lowest levels of toxins, and the greatest amount of nutritional value. The rules are few and basic: No red meat. No green peppers. No eggplant. Avoid heavy, starchy foods. The diet is low in sodium and low in fat, with no processed sugars. (Natural sweeteners such as honey and fruit are used.) No white flour (spelt flour and rice pasta are good substitutes). Soy butter, virgin olive oil, and flaxseed oil are suggested for salads. Many other satisfying possibilities are provided.
An introduction by Dr. Alison Bested explains the nature of fibromyalgia and the role of diet in finding relief from its symptoms. A glossary explains the strengths and dangers of specific foods. The 124 delicious recipes are divided into Soups, Salads, Veggies, Fibro-Fish Dishes, Dressings, Sauces and Dips, Fruit, Rice and Pasta, and Bread. COOKING; HEALTH 6” X 8”, 172 PAGES PAPERBACK ....read more
January 7th, 2010 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
Lynne Matallana, President and Editor-in-Chief of the National Fibromyalgia Association, shares her experience with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) and the role of exercise as a management tool. The disabling and varying levels of pain and fatigue associated with FMS are major symptoms. However, one of the most frustrating aspects of this condition is the physical debilitation causing functional limitations that affect quality of life. FMS patients will benefit from the gentle exercise program designed by Mary Ann Wilson, RN to improve posture, breathing and range of motion. Both seated and standing versions of exercises are demonstrated by Ms. Wilson and Lori McCormick, PT. This workout uses a 9-12 inch ball as a fitness tool.
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January 7th, 2010 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
Pocket-sized consumer text provides a regimen, including nutrition, physical and mental exercise, and supplementation therapies. Previous edition: c1997. Softcover.
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January 6th, 2010 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
A guide to coping with fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, and chronic fatigue syndrome
• Reveals how to deal with each disorder and how treatments can interact or aggravate if more than one disorder is present
• Offers techniques to dispel the side effects created by these illnesses
Fibromyalgia, chronic myofascial pain, and chronic fatigue syndrome are often seen as interchangeable conditions, a belief held even by many health care providers. Nothing could be further from the truth--however, they do often coexist. Knowing if more than one of these disorders is present is extremely important because the treatment for one of them can often exacerbate the problems caused by the others.
Written by a registered nurse and a psychologist who has been treating these conditions since 1994, this book presents an integrative medical approach to these three disorders with a strong emphasis on utilizing and strengthening the mind-body connection to restore well-being. The authors provide a thorough guide to numerous treatment options--from diet, exercise, and herbs to mindfulness meditation, chi kung, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). They also offer techniques to dispel the “brain fog” that these disorders often create and show how to overcome the resultant obstacles to effectively communicating with your doctor. The additional information included on the psychological issues that accompany these chronic pain disorders allows this integrative treatment guide to open the door not only to physical recovery but also emotional and mental well-being.
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January 6th, 2010 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
This year, six million Americans--most of them women--will go to their doctors, complaining of an illness they have no name for. The majority will be turned away or treated for depression; the few who persist will go to an average of four doctors before they receive the correct diagnosis: fibromyalgia. In their earlier Making Sense of Fibromyalgia, noted medical writer Janice Wallace and Dr. Daniel Wallace, a leading expert on this disorder, provided a comprehensive guide--for both patients and professionals--to this little known and poorly understood syndrome. Now, in All About Fibromyalgia, the Wallaces provide a thoroughly revised and updated version of that highly successful volume, incorporating a wealth of new information. This edition provides the current understanding of the disease as well as the latest drug treatments--all laid out in clear and accessible language. As in the previous volume, the authors provide a detailed, yet clear explanation of the disease. Fibromyalgia, they explain, is a form of chronic neuromuscular pain, a pain-amplification syndrome brought on by abnormal interactions between hormones, the immune system, neurotransmitters, and the autonomic nervous system. Sometimes the syndrome occurs spontaneously; in most cases, the authors write, it is associated with trauma, stress, such conditions as lupus and hypothyroidism, and over forty microbes, from hepatitis to Epstein-Barr to Lyme disease. Drawing on actual cases to illustrate their points, the authors help break through the isolation that patients often feel when doctors misdiagnose or simply ignore their symptoms. All About Fibromyalgia addresses a desperate need for information on this disease and offers reassurance to patients and their families.
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January 6th, 2010 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
Free yourself from pain in just five weeks!
If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from fibromyalgia, you’re all too familiar with the excruciating pain, overwhelming fatigue, and, in severe cases, total incapacitation that this disorder brings. Here at last, from a physician who specializes in treating fibromyalgia, is a clinically proven program that can free you from pain and other symptoms in as little as five weeks -- without drugs, supplements, or special diets.
Freedom from Fibromyalgia presents Dr. Selfridge’s highly effective mind-body approach, organized in a step-by-step, week-by-week program anyone can follow:
* Week 1: Plan to heal
* Week 2: Show your brain and body who’s boss
* Week 3: Teach your brain and body to live with rage
* Week 4: Time to start feeling really good again
* Week 5: How to make freedom from fibromyalgia last
Filled with helpful examples and the voices of patients who have found freedom from fibromyalgia through Dr. Selfridge’s program, this book will put you on the path to lasting healing.
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January 5th, 2010 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
Easy recipes with wholesome foods bring fibromyalgia sufferers relief with food - an easy concept to grasp and embraceSix million in the United States have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia a debilitating, languishing, and painful disease characterized by chronic muscular and joint pain, headaches, and mental and physical fatigue. Food that Help Win the Battle Against Fibromyalgia will provide the tools and guidelines necessary to generate positive health, increase energy, and reduce symptoms. The book offers an overview of the disease and its symptoms and teaches readers how a carefully balanced diet specific in particular nutrients can substantially alleviate the illness. The carefully selected ingredients in the 100 healing recipes both relieve the symptoms of fibromyalgia and infuse patients with the nutrients they need to boost their immune system and help conquer this disease. All cooking methods presented will preserve vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. All the normal meals and snacks are included from breakfast to dinner including appetizers and side dishes so every meal can be a step in the right direction towards recovery or cure.
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Fibromyalgia is a chronic health condition affecting 6 million to 12 million people in the U.S. Though various controversies exist surrounding fibromyalgia, the illness is very real and stress can actually worsen its symptoms.
In The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia, Dr. William Wilke, an expert on the forefront of this elusive disease, presents critical information about the latest scientific studies and progress in fighting fibromyalgia and related conditions. He offers a proven, interdisciplinary medical approach by drawing on other specialties, including women’s health and rheumatology. This important resource gives readers the cutting-edge medical guidance Dr. Wilke offers his patients, including:
• How to feel immediate relief
• Why fi bromyalgia is so difficult to diagnose
• Accurate information on symptoms, treatments, and myths surrounding the condition
• Clear explanations of the newest studies
• Personal stories of those who have triumphed over fibromyalgia
• Fast facts and red-flag sidebars
• Plus, advice on how to make the necessary lifestyle choices to live an active and healthy life
The Cleveland Clinic is top-ranked for its care of patients with rheumatic and immunologic conditions. ....read more
December 27th, 2009 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
Relief at last!! Living with fibromyalgia can be debilitating, miserable, and painful. Loss in work time is costly for employers, as well. The down time needed to restore energy and recover from bouts of the syndrome is wasteful and unnecessary. The specific guidelines involve no adverse side effects or risky or unhealthy measures. You will need to be aware of substances which are antagonistic and then carefully select and eat a wide variety of appropriate foods. Significant relief for you and millions of others who have been waiting for answers. Be the champion of your own recovery.
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December 27th, 2009 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
- What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibromyalgia (Warner, 1999), also by Dr. St. Amand and Claudia Craig Marek, has netted over 120,000 copies and has a monthly reorder rate of 3,000 copies. This book will serve as a companion to the hundreds of thousands of readers currently following the protocol outlined in that book.- Other titles on this subject frequently appear on Ingram's A-list for health books, including Fibromyalgia (Walker & Co., 1996), which has over 350,000 copies in print, and Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome (New Harbinger Publications, 1996), which has over one million copies in print.- Dr. St. Amand discovered guaifenesin's use as a treatment for fibromyalgia, and his work is often cited. he is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine and is on the teaching staff at UCLA Harbor General Hospital. He has been in practice for over 40 years.
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December 26th, 2009 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
The original, bestselling guide to treating chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia-now completely revised and updated.
For the more than twenty-five million Americans who suffer from chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and other fatigue-related illnesses, there is only one bestselling guide-From Fatigued to Fantastic. This new, completely updated third edition incorporates the latest advances in science and technology to help alleviate the baffling, often dismissed symptoms associated with severe, almost unrelenting fatigue.
Dr. Teitelbaum's integrated treatment program is based on the clinically proven results of his landmark study and on his more than thirty years of experience in working with patients to overcome their illnesses. Using the most current information, Dr. Teitelbaum helps his readers evaluate their symptoms and develop an individualized program to eliminate them. Specific guidelines for diagnosis and care are clearly and concisely presented, along with supporting scientific studies and treatment recommendations that include the latest and best strategies for using prescription and over-the-counter medications, nutritional supplements, alternative therapies, and/or dietary and lifestyle modifications.
In addition to providing cutting-edge research, up-to-date scientific information, and practical advice, Dr. Teitelbaum offers the compassionate understanding of one who has himself battled and overcome these disorders. ....read more
December 26th, 2009 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
Fibromyalgia is a common and chronic medical disorder
characterized by widespread pain and often coupled
with other symptoms such as fatigue, disturbed sleep,
chronic headaches, and other ailments. Recent research
shows that the disorder is directly related to decreased
levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine. The solution,
renowned rheumatologist Dr. David Dryland argues, is
to regulate levels of dopamine in the body through an
off-label protocol using the FDA-approved medications
Mirapex and Requip, which help mute pain
signals traveling from the body to the brain. This vital
and necessary book will also show readers how to:
- develop a protocol to successfully treat fibromyalgia
- identify what causes the disease and its debilitating
flare-ups
- determine which symptoms can be attributed to
fibromyalgia and which cannot
- use non-drug treatments for relieving the painful
symptoms of the disease
- and more.
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December 26th, 2009 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
As many as fifteen million American women, or 5 percent of the adult female population in the US, suffer from the disabling medical condition known as fibromyalgia. If one takes into account husbands, partners, children, and other close relatives, the proportion of the American population directly or indirectly affected by fibromyalgia could be as high as 10 percent, or thirty million persons.
Nonetheless, the medical community is divided over the reality of this condition. One side argues, sometimes heatedly, that the patients are masquerading --pretending a disability they know they do not have. The other side counters, with equal passion, that fibromyalgia sufferers are abused by a society that fails to give them the support they deserve while painfully suffering from this severely debilitating illness.
Without taking sides, Dr. M. Clement Hall presents six fictional, though factually based, case studies of typical patients from differing socioeconomic backgrounds and describes the varying investigations, diagnoses, and treatments they have undergone. Each of these case studies represents a composite of many years of clinical practice rather than one specific patient. Collectively, they cover the range of experiences fibromyalgia patients are likely to have encountered.
By taking this unique approach, Dr. Hall presents an objective overview of the fibromyalgia situation today in North America. Patients, family members, and physicians will see themselves reflected in the descriptions and will gain a broader understanding of this challenging illness.
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December 25th, 2009 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
Fibromyalgia is a real, persistent, painful condition felt throughout the body. Approximately 3% of the US population is thought to be afflicted with fibromyalgia. This authoritative, comprehensive book describes the most current, state-of-the-science information on fibromyalgia and the only three currently approved medications for the treatment of fibromyalgia symptoms. Off-label drugs used in fibromyalgia are described, along with non-drug therapies. Advice about supporting loved ones with fibromyalgia and a unique discussion of fibromyalgia in children are also presented. Finally, the author thoughtfully shares her struggles with fibromyalgia, including humorous stories and novel approaches for managing this disorder.
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December 17th, 2009 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
I have fibromyalgia and am always in pain. I go to a pain doctor and take Cymbalta, Klonipin and Hydrocodone. I take 3 10mg Hydrocondone a day and they are starting to not work. I am not sure if there is a stronger strength or if I can take more. I know the pain in killing me and not sure what else they are going to do. Does anyone have fibro and what is the best meds that work?
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December 15th, 2009 | Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments
Tomorrow morning you will wake up feeling exhausted and find every inch of your body is aching. Your brain feels like it is in a fog; you can think but it is very difficult to understand. You presume that you are getting the flu and you stay home from work so you won’t infect anyone else. Read the rest of this entry »
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The authors of the successful What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibromyalgia present a revolutionary new guide to help sufferers relieve their chronic fatigue.Affecting over 20 million Americans, fibromyalgia is a chronic disease whose symptoms include muscular pain and fatigue. Now, Dr. St. Amand, an expert on fibromyalgia, delivers a detailed diet, exercise, and lifestyle plan to help sufferers fight the often debilitating effects of chronic fatigue. Focusing on boosting energy, Dr. St. Amand offers important advice on avoiding energy drains (illnesses and injuries common to fibromyalgics) and increasing energy builders through the right combination of diet and exercise. In addition, he includes an accessible discussion on how energy is created by the body and delicious recipes proven to relieve symptoms--helping readers reclaim their lives and their health.
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December 14th, 2009 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
Your Fibro Editor: A good article from WebMd about alternative treatments for fibro.
Alternative Treatments for Fibromyalgia … How well do they work?
December 10th, 2009 | Posted in Fibromyalgia News, treatments | No Comments
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Your Fibro Editor: Here is some good guidelines on choosing the right doc for diagnosing and treating fibro
Finding and Working with Doctors – What to Look For, What to Do
December 7th, 2009 | Posted in diagnosis, treatments | No Comments
Trigger point therapy is one of the most intriguing and fastest-growing bodywork styles in the world. Medical doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, and massage therapists are all beginning to use this technique to relieve formerly undiagnosable muscle and joint pain—conditions that studies have shown to be the cause of nearly 25 percent of all doctor visits. The technique involves applying short, repeated massage strokes to trigger points, tiny contraction knots in muscle tissue where restricted circulation and lack of oxygen cause referred pain. Trigger points create pain throughout the body in predictable patterns characteristic to each muscle, producing discomfort ranging from mild to severe. Trigger point massage increases circulation and oxygenation in the area and often produces instant relief. This dynamic technique has made a huge impact among health professionals and the public alike, becoming an overnight classic in the field of pain relief. The book has sold over 220,000 copies since the release of the first edition in 2001. The second edition is a complete update and includes a new chapter specifically for massage professionals, as well as a chapter on systematic muscle relaxation techniques that can reinforce the therapeutic power of trigger point work.
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December 6th, 2009 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
The last two days have been spent in semi-consciousness, between long lengths of sleep and short gaps of wakefulness. I am on an extended trip to La-La Land. Going bowling for my son’s birthday on Sunday was most likely the precursor. I woke up Monday morning extremely stiff and could feel pain in parts of my body I did not even know existed! It had been worth it to spend family time with my sons but now I am saturated by the consequences. Now, I am just so completely and utterly fatigued. Read the rest of this entry »
December 3rd, 2009 | Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments
THREELAC is a lemon-flavored, nutritional food supplement composed of Three Live Bacteria: Bacillus Coagulans, Bacillus subtilis, and Enterococcus faecalis.
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December 3rd, 2009 | Posted in Fibromyalgia Resources, fibromyalgia | No Comments
Many people don’t exercise because they associate exercising with uncomfortable pain. Then how can people with Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) who live with constant pain be encouraged to exercise?
Pain is a “normal” almost accepted part of daily life. Morning stiffness, reduced joint mobility, muscular weakness, cardio respiratory impairment, poor posture, sleep deprivation, anxiety and depression are all symptoms that a person with FMS has to live with. In fact, about five million Americans (2 percent) mostly females between the ages 20 and 65 suffer from this body-wide pain disorder.
The cause is still unknown, but some research shows abnormalities in the central and peripheral nervous system. Treatment therefore is also difficult to prescribe. It usually takes a combination of medical and natural healing professions to relieve symptoms and to promote well-being. One of the effective treatments is exercise.
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November 27th, 2009 | Posted in Fibromyalgia News, fibromyalgia, pain relief | No Comments
Happy holidays, time with friends and family, the freshness of a new year – there are many things to look forward to with the arrival of winter. If you’re among the millions of Americans, however, who suffer from chronic pain, winter can bring on a whole new set of problems and pains.
Whether you suffer from chronic ailments like arthritis or fibromyalgia, or simply experience the aches, pains and stiffness associated with past injuries or with aging, winter’s cold and dampness can exacerbate these problems.
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November 24th, 2009 | Posted in Fibromyalgia News, fibromyalgia, pain relief | No Comments
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