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There doctors told him he had fibromyalgia, a disease characterized by widespread pain and fatigue ... "I just wanted to help others with fibromyalgia or any kind of pain. I understand that sometimes the regular path just doesn't work and you have to look for alternative options," he said ... "Everyone has to seek their own form of treatment that helps them. This has worked for me, but that doesn't mean it is going to work for everyone with fibromyalgia.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Crescent CityDuathlon on Sun. Aug 16, 2008
It was recommended to her that training and taking part in a duathlon would help with her fibromyalgia. It is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons, as well as fatigue, according to Mayo Clinic. (Daily Triplicate)
Call to end animal pain-research Aug 15, 2008
There are few effective and safe treatments for chronic pain, such as that suffered by people with osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia, the researchers from London, Manchester, Liverpool and Oxford say. It is critical that these often simplistic experiments are replaced with more advanced techniques that don't involve inflicting animal suffering. (BBC News -- UK)
Pfizer profit doubles, but anti-smoking drug lags Aug 15, 2008
Lyrica, used to treat nerve pain and recently also approved to treat fibromyalgia, soared 52 percent to 614 million. Sales of arthritis drug Celebrex rose 23 percent to 589 million, in a continuing rebound for the medicine following earlier sales declines linked to safety concerns. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Dr. Ajrawat???s Air-Pulse Autonomic Meditation Therapy??, a Revolutionary, Scientific, Meditation Therapy, Receives Patent Trademark Aug 15, 2008
This helps both healthy individuals and those with medical conditions such as anxiety, post-traumatic stress, depression, substance abuse, drug addiction, ADHD, bipolar disorder, hypertension, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, irritable bowel syndrome, cancer pain, Alzheimer's and more, a majority of which involve imbalance of the autonomic nervous system. Dr. Ajrawat has experimented and performed studies on patients using the autonomic meditation therapy with promising results. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Pediatric Medical Pioneer Dies Aug 15, 2008
Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (Click2Houston, TX)
Causes of Chronic Fatigue Aug 14, 2008
Many Illnesses and even Medications Can Cause Persistent Fatigue. Chronic fatigue is a symptom of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis, but there are many other possible causes as well. (Suite101.com)
Around the Region Aug 12, 2008
Info: Free lecture on at-home water therapy for fibromyalgia, arthritis and other pain. For more information, call 848-8382. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Flowing into Relaxation Aug 12, 2008
Kelly McNair, aquatics director at Lakeshore, has been a Jahara practitioner for years, and said the method has much to offer people suffering from things like chronic pain, muscle spasms, fibromyalgia and even neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease. And it's great at relieving stress and anxiety, she said. (AL.com)
Fralex Announces 2008 Second Quarter Results Aug 11, 2008
TORONTO, Aug. 11 /CNW/ - Fralex Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: FXI) ("Fralex" or the "Company"), a medical technology company developing a treatment for chronic pain associated with fibromyalgia using a non-invasive neuromodulation device, announced today its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008 ... "This will be a critical event for FRALEX - any outcome other than futility will be an encouraging sign that our CNP therapy has the potential to be an effective treatment for... (Canada Newswire)
Grocer Recalls Beef Over E. coli Concerns Aug 9, 2008
You might have fibromyalgia. Read about the signs and symptoms and what you can do to relieve the pain. (Click2Houston, TX)
Ready for the MS150 Aug 8, 2008
She saw a doctor, endured a battery of tests and when the results came back, the intial diagnosis was that she might have fibromyalgia. After several months, the pain and numbness progressed and it was clear that the fibromyalgia diagnosis wasnt right. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Boomers Connect for Better Health through Online Conversations Aug 7, 2008
People with lesser-known ailments are especially finding comfort in groups that address topics such as fibromyalgia, which is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain in muscles and fatigue. "I've had fibromyalgia for over 25 years and while I have very supportive friends and family, it's difficult for them to understand what it's like for me to live with this little-known disease," says Marge Orozco from Long Beach, Calif ... "Thanks to the incredible fibromyalgia community on... (Pekin Times, IL)
Getting disability payments can be a fight to the death Aug 3, 2008
Doctors diagnosed her with fibromyalgia, which causes chronic muscle pain. Heimerl couldn't hold a job. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Chronic Body-Wide Pain Prevalent, Impacts Work Aug 2, 2008
Widespread pain including fibromyalgia syndrome -- one of the most severe forms of widespread pain -- has been variously defined in the literature as pain at more than three locations in the upper and lower half of the body, or pain in at least two sections of two opposite limbs and around the spine. A third definition considers pain to be widespread when all of the following are present -- pain in the left and right side of the body, pain above and below the waist and skeletal pain around the... (MEDLINEplus)
Sleep Disturbance Common in Fibromyalgia Patients Aug 2, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The results of a study published in the journal Arthritis and Rheumatism suggest that patients with fibromyalgia syndrome, a disorder characterized by chronic pain in the muscles and bones, have a high prevalence of sleep disturbances, which play an important role in exacerbating their symptoms. Dr. Silvia M. Bigatti, of Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis and colleagues analyzed sleep, pain, depression, and physical functioning in 600 patients with... (MEDLINEplus)
Lilly 2Q earnings rise 44 pct as sales increase Jul 29, 2008
Lilly's fastest-growing drug also is approved to treat diabetic nerve pain, fibromyalgia and generalized anxiety disorder. Cialis, Lilly's erectile dysfunction treatment, saw sales increase 24 percent to $362 million. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Bristol-Myers, Eli Lilly post strong 2Q results Jul 29, 2008
Its No. 2 seller, Cymbalta, for diabetic nerve pain, fibromyalgia and anxiety disorder, brought in $654. 4 million. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
The Key to Keeping Your Mind and Body Young Jul 27, 2008
HGH is known to help treat hemorrhoids, autoimmune diseases, macular degeneration, cataracts, fibromyalgia, angina, chronic fatigue, diabetic-neuropathy, hepatitis C, chronic constipation, high blood pressure, sciatica, kidney dialysis, and heart and stroke recovery. As seniors and others deal with health-care coverage problems, it is important to look at what you can do for yourself to ensure your healthiness. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Gyno the ferret banned by Ottawa transit bylaw Jul 26, 2008
"I'm back in the house again," says Ms. Woodard, who lives alone and also suffers from fibromyalgia, a condition of chronic pain. The city's apparent about-face is the result of a city employee granting her a pass, even though the ferret wasn't trained or registered with a recognized school. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Melrose People: Jessica Raymond Jul 25, 2008
She also worked at a chiropractor s office where she treated clients with fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, herniated discs, and sciatica ... Fibromyalgia is different for that I d be using a lighter pressure. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
The Integrated Approach to Weight Loss Jul 23, 2008
Additional topics from the Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions DVD series include arthritis, back pain, diabetes, fibromyalgia, heart health, high blood pressure, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome and menopause. For more information visit www. (Pekin Times, IL)
Pfizer profit doubles, but anti-smoking drug lags Jul 23, 2008
Lyrica, used to treat nerve pain and recently also approved to treat fibromyalgia, soared 52 percent to $614 million. Sales of arthritis drug Celebrex rose 23 percent to $589 million, in a continuing rebound for the medicine following earlier sales declines linked to safety concerns. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
At pain practice, holistics mingle with modern meds Jul 22, 2008
Take a person with fibromyalgia, and their body is falling apart in many directions ... This applies to fibromyalgia, migraines, backaches and other problems. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Hope for Those Suffering From Fibromyalgia Jul 20, 2008
Eglington's story is unfortunately all too-common for the three to six million Americans who suffer from fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that causes severe muscle and bone aches, joint stiffness, tissue tenderness, fatigue and sleep disturbances ... Fibromyalgia primarily affects women in their 30s and 40s, but can also strike men and children. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Shine a light on pain treatment Jul 17, 2008
Swanson said LILT can be helpful in treating chronic musculoskeletal conditions, arthritis, fibromyalgia, sports-related injuries, ligament, muscle and tendon strains and sprains and more ailments. Swanson even treats herself to LILT occasionally. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Thyroid Linked to Heart, 59 Other Diseases Jul 17, 2008
The secret link between hypothyroidism and two modern epidemics: fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (Imagine saying 'goodbye' to feeling tired and achy permanently) ... Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome ... It no longer looks swollen," she reported. Katie also reported a return of her energy level when the hypothyroidism was appropriately treated. Katie sent me a 'before and after' thyroid hormone picture of her face, where the difference in the puffiness of her face can clearly... (Newsmax)
More People Seek Alternative Health Care as Conventional Medicine Continues to Falter Jul 16, 2008
"I've watched my own loved ones suffer horribly with chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia and basically get written off by the conventional medical establishment.". Surveys show that most people who choose alternative health care do so for a variety of reasons such as being in control of their own health, choosing therapies that are more in line with their personal belief systems, wanting a gentler more natural approach with fewer side effects and finding remedies that actually address the... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Fibromyalgia: Little understood... Jul 16, 2008
Fibromyalgia: Little understood, often frustrating - CNN.com ... Fibromyalgia: Little understood, often frustrating ... Nearly 6 million Americans suffer from a chronic illness called fibromyalgia. (CNN -- Law)
Chronicity Calls on Recordant for Panama Customer-Service Support Jul 15, 2008
Through the development of a proprietary treatment algorithm which includes nutritional counseling, medication management, psychological services, skills coaching, and an outcome management system, its ADD Health and Wellness and Fibromyalgia ue Centers are creating a revolution in the treatment of chronic diseases. For more information, please visit or Contact: Kristen Potter, 904-483-3824. (PR Newswire)
Donating To Wildfire Relief? Check Charities Jul 15, 2008
You might have fibromyalgia ... You might have fibromyalgia. (KCRA 3, CA)
Post-Workout Coffee May Help Muscles Jul 15, 2008
You might have fibromyalgia. Learn more about the signs and symptoms here. (Click2Houston, TX)
Virtual Therapy Jul 14, 2008
She also suffers from fibromyalgia, one of those crippling, invisible diseases that some doctors say is "all in your head." In Second Life, Fionella doesn't "have to overcome real life prejudice when I say I'm sick. There's none of that, 'but you look so good' junk.". When anxiety support group avatars were asked whether they were more honest as avatars than in real life, a wild-haired blonde, Galvana Gustafson (in real life an American dancer and bassoonist with a master's degree in... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
One of the angels among us Jul 14, 2008
As a sufferer of fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome herself, Sirot says she knows what it's like to have difficulty with something as straightforward as climbing a curb. And then there is the waiting area at the Yale-New Haven Shoreline Medical Center in Guilford, where Sirot has occasionally been a patient. (New Haven Register, CT)
Rock Solid founder trusts in God to heal his leg Jul 7, 2008
They believe God saved Kathleen Moser s life when she suffered from a blood clot that moved from her leg to her lungs, and they believe God cured her of the debilitating disease fibromyalgia a condition of feeling widespread, immense and chronic pain for no apparent reason. There is no known cure. (Winona Daily News, MN)
YMCA fitness director’s doctorate study finds yoga helps alleviate pain Jul 6, 2008
Marita Wolf started taking a yoga stretch class because she thought it could help her deal with the aches and pains of fibromyalgia. The 50-year-old Winona woman participated in a yoga study and fibromyalgia conducted by Lisa Rudrud of La Crosse, Wis ... Rudrud got the idea for the study after talking to a Winona fibromyalgia support group. (Winona Daily News, MN)
The Tick-Born Diseases' Danger and Uncertainty Jul 5, 2008
ABC News: The Danger and Uncertainty of Lyme Disease. Misdiagnosis: Lyme Disease Dangers. (ABC News)
Hildreth on Health: Miseries of chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia Jul 4, 2008
Fibromyalgia is defined as an ongoing chronic state of tendon and muscle aches and pains of sudden exacerbation, particularly with certain movements or activity, followed by moderate modest remissions but never completely gone ... The fibromyalgia will express multiple capsular tendon and muscle aches and pains which may be severe at times with acute muscular spasms ... The causes of dysfunction related to chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia are very complex and many times non-traceable... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Boomers Connect for Better Health through Online Conversations Jul 4, 2008
People with lesser-known ailments are especially finding comfort in groups that address topics such as fibromyalgia, which is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain in muscles and fatigue. "I've had fibromyalgia for over 25 years and while I have very supportive friends and family, it's difficult for them to understand what it's like for me to live with this little-known disease," says Marge Orozco from Long Beach, Calif ... "Thanks to the incredible fibromyalgia community on... (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
The way we live now: Stress test Jul 1, 2008
In part that's because the causes of the ailments we're prone to reproductive cancers, arthritis, fibromyalgia are often mysterious in origin. But it may also be an artifact of our rapid and successful social progress. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Marijuana May Be Effective For Neuropathic Pain Jun 30, 2008
18, 2008) Patients with fibromyalgia treated with a synthetic form of marijuana, nabilone, showed significant reductions in pain and anxiety in a first-of-its-kind study. Fibromyalgia syndrome has no cure, is. (Science Daily)
Drugs With Marijuana Compounds Don't Boost Adverse Events Jun 29, 2008
Cannabinoids have been shown to help treat chronic pain from diseases such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, arthritis and fibromyalgia. The drugs also stimulate appetite and relieve nausea, according to background information in the study. (Health-Finder)
Do-it-yourself relief Jun 23, 2008
Recent research, for example, has undercut the idea that pain from fibromyalgia is mostly imagined. And doctors and patients sometimes turn to prescription painkillers when safer and cheaper over-the-counter versions will do, or underuse other treatments, including certain antidepressants and nondrug measures. (Montana Standard, MT)
Competition, family, ministry keep Kristi Overton busy Jun 22, 2008
The eight-time U.S. Masters champion, who also battles fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue, had two weeks to train for world competition. On the water in Austria, her hip collapsed on her second pass. (The Daily Reflector)
Hildreth on Health: Maintaining a happy thyroid Jun 20, 2008
Aspartame, a sugar substitute, will find anxiety, unexplained increasing pains, migrating pains, brain fog, confusion, depression, dizziness, eye problems, fatigue, hyper- and hypothyroid states, fibromyalgia, headaches, muscular weakness, neurological disorders, and altered immune function. Under trans fatty acids we will find immune dysfunction, liver problems, lowered HDL and raised LDL, increased insulin resistance, obesity, and they create cellular membrane dysfunction resulting in altered... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Strength Training May Help Treat Fibromyalgia Jun 20, 2008
Postmenopausal women with fibromyalgia seem to have less physical strength and endurance than healthy women, so they might benefit from an appropriate training program, a new study by Finnish researchers suggests. Fibromyalgia, which is characterized by pain, fatigue and difficulty sleeping, is most common in women after menopause, Heli Valkeinen of the University of Jyvaskyla and her colleagues note in a report in the International Journal of Sports Medicine, but most studies have focused on... (Newsmax)
Aches? Pains? Vitamin D May Provide Relief Jun 20, 2008
According to an extensive review of clinical research in a new report from Pain Treatment Topics, inadequate vitamin D intake has been linked to a long list of chronic painful maladies, including bone and joint pain of various types, muscle pain, fibromyalgia syndrome, rheumatic disorders, osteoarthritis, and other complaints. Lack of vitamin D also has been implicated in the mood disturbances of chronic fatigue syndrome and seasonal affective disorder. (Newsmax)
FDA Approves Cymbalta for Treatment of Fibromyalgia Jun 18, 2008
Regulators approved Cymbalta to treat fibromyalgia, a chronic pain disorder ... Fibromyalgia affects about 5 million Americans. (Fox News)
Medicines derived from cannabis: a review of adverse events Jun 17, 2008
Cannabinoids have been shown to treat chronic pain resulting from diseases such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, arthritis and fibromyalgia, and also to stimulate appetite and relieve nausea. Physicians must weigh the possible benefits of treatment against the possible side effects in an overall attempt to improve the patient's quality of life. (EurekAlert!)
New Global Survey Exposes Considerable Burden of Fibromyalgia Including Potential Economic Impact Jun 13, 2008
PARIS, June 13 /PRNewswire/ -- - Lack of Physician Education May Contribute to Problem A new global survey of fibromyalgia patients and physicians shows that fibromyalgia, a chronic widespread pain condition, results in poor quality of life and poses a financial burden on patients often resulting in an inability to work and earn income. The burden of fibromyalgia may be further compounded by the fact that in most countries it takes patients on average, 1 ... These new survey findings were... (PR Newswire)
What is Lyme disease? Jun 13, 2008
Some of the confusion is because of the disease's tendency to mimic other diseases such as multiple sclerosis, Lou Gehrig's disease, arthritis, Parkinson's disease, fibromyalgia, and still others. But confusion over LD can start even before symptoms arise. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Jazz pharma to cut 8% of staff, sell up to $100M of common stock Jun 12, 2008
Clinical development will continue for JZP-6 for the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome, and Jazz said submission of a New Drug Application for JZP-6 is targeted for the fourth quarter of 2009. The company is delaying the start of its Phase III program for JZP-7, its product candidate for the treatment of restless legs syndrome. (San Jose Business Journal)
Fibromyalgia seminar is June 26 Jun 11, 2008
The Arthritis Foundation Greater Southwest Chapter is offering a free seminar to educate the public about Fibromyalgia on Thursday, June 26, at University Medical Center ... Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points ... There are many theories about what causes or triggers the disease, but the specific cause of fibromyalgia is still unknown and there is no lab test to diagnose it. (FOX 11, AZ)
Lockeford woman arrested for allegedly driving toward employees at bikini bar (869) Jun 11, 2008
Thornton isn't in the best of health, she battles the painful disease fibromyalgia and doesn't sleep well, so any noise from the bar just makes things worse, Sherron said. Thornton has one of several mobile homes that look over the back lot of the bar. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
FM and the Central Nervous System Jun 9, 2008
New evidence shows that fibromyalgia (FM) may be associated with central nervous system abnormalities such as elevated sensitivity to sounds and pressure sensations. Sufferers of fibromyalgia know that continuous or frequent pain and tenderness throughout the body are common symptoms ... Now American researchers at the University of Michigan have published a study showing that fibromyalgia is associated with central nervous system abnormalities as evidenced by patients elevated sensitivity to... (Suite101.com)
Ambler Gazette Datebook Jun 5, 2008
The Northeast Chapter Fibromyalgia Support Groups of Montgomery County and Philadelphia has three individual support groups that meet various times throughout the month in both areas. The next meeting will be the "Beginners" Support Group, which is held every fourth Monday of the month from 12 to 2 p.m. The "Family" Support Group is held every second Thursday of the month from 12 to 2 p.m., and the Fibromyalgia "Connections" Support Group of Montgomery County is held the third Saturday of the... (Springfield Sun, PA)
Center takes a holistic approach to nervous-system-related issues Jun 4, 2008
Except the doctors measure the severity of conditions such as fibromyalgia, attention deficit disorder, strokes and concussions. Each patient gets a baseline test of the nerves connecting sensory organs to the brain and subsequent tests to gauge post-treatment improvement. (Scranton Times, PA)
Fibromyalgia Pain Linked With Central Nervous System Disorder Jun 4, 2008
3, 2008) Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that causes widespread pain and tenderness throughout the body. A University of Michigan study, published in The Journal of Pain, shows that fibromyalgia is associated with central nervous system abnormalities evidenced by patients elevated sensitivity to auditory and pressure sensations ... The Michigan researchers studied 31 subjects to determine if there is a global central nervous system problem underlying sensory processing in fibromyalgia... (Science Daily)
Facts of the Matter: Magnets unreliable aides Jun 2, 2008
The list of maladies that magnets are reputed to cure is long; among them are depression, pain, inflammation, arthritis, Alzheimer's, diabetes, aches, muscle tension, migraine headaches, allergies, asthma, fibromyalgia, TMJ disorder and brain tumors. The magnetic therapy industry is not regulated. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Attitudes Towards Fibromyalgia: A Survey of Canadian Chiropractic, Naturopathic, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Students Jun 1, 2008
Attitudes Towards Fibromyalgia: A Survey of Canadian Chiropractic, Naturopathic, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Students ... The frequent use of chiropractic, naturopathic, and physical and occupational therapy by patients with fibromyalgia has been emphasized repeatedly, but little is known about the attitudes of these therapists towards this challenging condition ... We administered a cross-sectional survey to 385 senior Canadian chiropractic, naturopathic, physical and occupational... (BioMed Central)
Web Site Brings Disabled Community Together May 27, 2008
Disaboom connects people affected by many types of disabilities including spinal chord injuries, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, Parkinson's disease, brain injury, MS and many more. The site allows users to explore health-related information from medical professionals, read stories related to the unique aspects of living with disabilities, and connect with over 14,000 users in the community section where members can interact in a supportive environment. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Corvallis woman details journey through fibromyalgia (131) May 27, 2008
Corvallis woman details journey through fibromyalgia By THERESA HOGUEGazette-Times reporter. For many years, people who suffered from fibromyalgia not only had to endure their mysterious, debilitating symptoms, but public skepticism, as well ... Today, fibromyalgia is a recognized neurological disorder. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Fibromyalgia and Ultra-Sensitivity May 26, 2008
Could Neurological Overload Be the Cause of Fibromyalgia. A medical sociologist, who is a long-time sufferer from fibromyalgia, believes that fibromyalgia is caused by a hyper-aroused nervous system in ultra-sensitive people ... Dr Barbara Keddy is a nurse, medical sociologist, university professor and researcher, who has suffered from fibromyalgia for over 40 years. (Suite101.com)
Vitamin D: Good for More than Bones May 26, 2008
Another study from the Mayo Clinic in 2003 looked at the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in people ages 10-65 with chronic pain syndromes like fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue 93 percent of them were found to be vitamin D-deficient. Vitamin D helps the heart. (Newsmax)
Lyme disease cases jump 50 percent in one year May 21, 2008
Chronic Lyme disease like chronic fatigue syndrome and Fibromyalgia are psychosomatic diseases made up by people who don't want to work and get on disability. There is no evidence or proof that chronic antibiotic administration treats this condition. (Examiner.com)
