Monthly Archives: July 2009

Milnacipran (Savella) for fibromyalgia: What makes it different?

Milnacipran, marketed under the brand name Savella in the United States, is the latest drug to receive Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the management of fibromyalgia. The FDA approved fibromyalgia indications for two other drugs — pregabalin (Lyrica) and duloxetine (Cymbalta) — in 2007 and 2008, respectively. Continue reading

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Fibromyalgia treatment: Does gabapentin relieve symptoms?

Only one high-quality clinical trial has looked at gabapentin (Neurontin, Gabarone) as a fibromyalgia treatment. In that study, the drug reduced participants’ reported pain, fatigue and sleep disruption more effectively than did a placebo. Continue reading

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My Fibro, by unknown

I first had symptoms in 1983 (twenty three years old) shortly after a case of Mononucleosis. I went to my doctor with fatigue and joint pain and she explained that a “rheumatoid effect” can occur for 3 to 5 years after having Mono and prescribed meds to treat the symptoms. Continue reading

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Fibromyalgia: The Diet Connection

Find out what experts say really matters about the foods you eat — and why staying away from certain foods might help your fibromyalgia symptoms Continue reading

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A Personal Story About Fibromyalgia

I want to share with you my success story with the treatment of fibromyalgia. As a person who had fibromyalgia and as a massage therapist who has treated people with fibromyalgia, this story is important to me on a personal level and on a professional level. Continue reading

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Michele’s Story

My “new life” is so positive and filled with hope that I hesitate to stir up old memories of my battle with Fibromyalgia. For 20 years, I struggled with this mysterious affliction. My illness began as a series of flu-like symptoms accompanied by extreme fatigue, weakness and pain in my arms and legs. Continue reading

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FFC Patient, Lisa Davenport as seen on Oprah, with Dr. Oz

As a patient at the Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Center and an avid fan of Dr. Oz, I have met so many wonderful people after appearing on the YOU: Staying Young show. This show touched so many lives. It provided a glimmer of hope for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue patients. I would like to share with you what I consider the “keys” to my success: Continue reading

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Going The Distance

Today I’m going to go off course for this article and talk about a question that I’m asked over and over. The glaring question I face almost daily is, “As someone with Fibromyalgia, how do you do everything you do”. That’s a very tricky question for me. It’s a question I have to answer cautiously. Why you ask, because to explain it means baring my deepest fears, my insecurities. Continue reading

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Tips for pain management

The article looks at how pain can wear you down and then lists the first steps to rebuilding mobility and restoring your quality of life. Continue reading

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Discover Below How to Get Lasting Relief in Four Simple Steps!

Don’t believe the lies, don’t believe that achy, painful joints are something you’re just going to have to live with as you grow older. Continue reading

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