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Monthly Archives: October 2008
Fibromyalgia A Disease, A Collection Of Symptoms Or Is It All In Your Head?
For weeks you have been aching from head to foot. You have no energy, you can’t concentrate and you can’t remember the last time you got a good night’s sleep. You have been to the doctor a few times already … Continue reading
Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Fibromyalgia Treatment
With over 10 million women affected with Fibromyalgia Syndrome in the prime of their life many suffer and struggle from FMS for years before being correctly diagnosed. This debilitating disease affects women and men in an approximate ratio of 20:1. … Continue reading
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Does Yoga Help Fibromyalgia and Back pain
Many Fibromyalgia and Back pain sufferers practice yoga for symptom relief. Yoga also helps fibromyalgia patients with mental, physical and spiritual balance; energizing the body and relaxing the mind. Prescription drugs and other forms of therapy are sometimes not enough, … Continue reading
Ten Tips For Restful Sleep
According to the National Sleep Foundation, approximately 70 million people in the United States are affected by asleep problem. Americans suffering from chronic sleep disorders number about 40 million, and an additional 20-30million are affected by intermittent sleep-related problems. Tweet … Continue reading
Living with Chronic Illness & Disorders: Are You a Survivor?
Author: C. Bailey-Lloyd/LadyCamelot Article: “Once upon a time, I was a vibrant, youthful teenager…” My First Encounter During my first pregnancy, I had contracted chicken pox from my young nephews and niece. Though it made for an irritable time in … Continue reading
How To Win Your Case For Social Security Disability
by: Sheri Abrams Winning a Social Security Disability case for someone who suffers from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and/or Fibromyalgia (CFS/FMS) can be very difficult. However, with proper preparation I am often able to win client’s their Social Security Disability benefits. … Continue reading
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Fibromyalgia
Author: Dr. Michael L. Johnson Article: Fibromyalgia is a form of generalized muscular pain and fatigue that affects approximately 3.7 million Americans. The name fibromyalgia means pain in the muscles and the fibrous connective tissues (the ligaments and tendons). Fibromyalgia … Continue reading
Psychological Effects Of Fibromyalgia And Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Coping Strategies
By Mark J Shaw
I suffered from Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for 4 years before reaching a point where I am 90% better than I was at the beginning of the illness.
I will say from the outset that I believe this is one of the worst afflictions that can strike a person, at any age and at anytime.
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