Research from the University of Michigan Health System says that patients who have Fibromyalgia were found to have reduced binding ability of a type of receptor in the brain that is the main target for opiod painkiller drugs. … [Read more...] about Why Painkillers Don’t Work For Fibromyalgia Patients
Fibromyalgia Treatments
How To Choose A Muscle Therapist For Fibromyalgia
According to an article I read on Immune Support, most Fibromyalgia dysfunction involves the muscles. Fibromyalgia patients not only need physical therapy, but they also need muscle therapy. It may take a while to find a … [Read more...] about How To Choose A Muscle Therapist For Fibromyalgia
FDA Approves First Fibromyalgia Drug
Pfizer won in the race to the FDA for the first FDA approved drug to be marketed specifically to treat Fibromyalgia - Lyrica. Lyrica is supposed to help reduce pain and improve daily function for SOME Fibromyalgia … [Read more...] about FDA Approves First Fibromyalgia Drug
Fibromyalgia Treatment Drug Approved by FDA Expected
The first FDA Fibromyalgia treatment drug is to be approved by 2008. The pharmaceutical industry is racing to try and gain approval since prescription drugs for Fibromyalgia is an untapped market. The report appeared in … [Read more...] about Fibromyalgia Treatment Drug Approved by FDA Expected
Myers’ Cocktail Proves Positive for Fibromyalgia
The Myers' Cocktail, an IV therapy that has been used for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue, received positive reviews in the May-June issue of Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. The Myers' Cocktail is an … [Read more...] about Myers’ Cocktail Proves Positive for Fibromyalgia
Does What We Say to Ourselves Affect How We Feel?
Cognitive Behavior Therapy seems to be growing in popularity for CFS and Fibromyalgia patients. Researchers are starting to lean more toward CBT as an additional method to help relieve painful symptoms. A therapist using … [Read more...] about Does What We Say to Ourselves Affect How We Feel?
Ultram for Fibromyalgia
Doctors will mainly prescribe Ultram (tramadol) for Fibromyalgia patients. Ultram has never been strong enough for me but it works for some. For those who have more severe pain, doctors will prescribe stronger pain … [Read more...] about Ultram for Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia’s Guide To Exercise
A Fibromyalgia Patients' Guide to Exercise by Sharon R. Clark, PhD, FNP ImmuneSupport.com Exercise is a crucial component for managing Fibromyalgia. There are many benefits to exercise. With exercise you can improve … [Read more...] about Fibromyalgia’s Guide To Exercise
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Sleep Disorders
For people who do not have our conditions and who only have an occasional night of insomnia, a sleeping pill might do the trick and be all that the person needs. But for those of us with CFIDS and Fibromyalgia, our problems … [Read more...] about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Sleep Disorders
NADH Provides Mental Energy?
The supplement NADH, which stands for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide hydride, is found in all cells of the body. NADH is said to promote mental energy and alertness. By using NADH, researchers say that it can CFIDS … [Read more...] about NADH Provides Mental Energy?