Cymbalta, which is used to treat Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS patients, is one of 20 drugs currently under investigation by the FDA. It is under investigation due to the possibility of urinary retention. To better inform the … [Read more...] about Cymbalta Under FDA Investigation
Treatments
Video Games May Help CFS & Fibromyalgia Patients
I know it sounds odd, but according to this article I read, video games may be what us ME/CFS & FM patients need to help ease our symptoms. The article states that different studies have shown playing video games can be … [Read more...] about Video Games May Help CFS & Fibromyalgia Patients
Cognitive Behavior Therapy Beneficial to ME/CFS Patients
A recent review by Cochrane Researchers states that cognitive behavior therapy is effective in treating ME/CFS symptoms. Reseracheres also believe that CBT can be even more effective if used as part of a combination of … [Read more...] about Cognitive Behavior Therapy Beneficial to ME/CFS Patients
FDA Accepts Antiviral Drug Ampligen For Review To Treat ME/CFS
The FDA has approved to review the medication, Ampligen, as potentially the first prescription drug to treat ME/CFS. The drug is being reviewed in particular to treat patients who have severe ME/CFS. Ampligen has been in … [Read more...] about FDA Accepts Antiviral Drug Ampligen For Review To Treat ME/CFS
Massage Therapy for CFS & Fibromyalgia Patients
Earlier this week I posted about the severity of my headaches and neck pain and I went Wednesday to have a wonderful massage. I only purchased a 30-minute session, but it was so wonderful. Unfortunately, the pain came back … [Read more...] about Massage Therapy for CFS & Fibromyalgia Patients
Pain Medications Used to Treat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
You can read my latest article below on medications that are used to treat CFS. Here is an excerpt from the article: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a disease that has baffled physicians for years and to be honest, I can … [Read more...] about Pain Medications Used to Treat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
FDA Approval Sought For Ampligen
Hemispherx Biopharma, Inc. recently filed a new drug application with the FDA to market Ampligen as a treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Ampligen was developed and discovered at Johns Hopkins University and before it was … [Read more...] about FDA Approval Sought For Ampligen
Bright Light Treatment for SAD
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also known as "winter depression", is when a person experiences recurrent depressive episodes during the winter months. SAD can begin as early as September and usually goes away by April or … [Read more...] about Bright Light Treatment for SAD
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?
Treatment Study of Anti-Viral Drug
Based on promising results from a preliminary study, Roche Pharmaceutical, which manufactures the drug valganciclovir under the brand name Valcyte, has granted $1.3 million to Dr. Jose Montoya to conduct a randomized, … [Read more...] about Treatment Study of Anti-Viral Drug