Many fibromyalgia patients use Tylenol, either in conjunction with other pain medications (such as tramadol) or as over-the-counter pain relief for mild-symptom days. But a recent study warns that even the tiniest overdose of acetaminophen can result in death. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh (Scotland) reported that their study found that taking even a [...]
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Social Security disability lawyers representing fibromyalgia clients often seen similarities in their clients. Most fibromyalgia clients are “Type A,” overachieving females between the ages of 30 and 60 who experience a gradual onset of fatigue, myofascial pain, mental confusion, digestive upset and balance issues characteristic of a FM/CFS diagnosis. Many of these fibromyalgia patients go [...]
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One of the most prevalent sources of confusion in health information and news is the report of one disease having been found “linked to” another disease. But it’s important to understand that just because there’s a correspondence or a certain frequency of occurrence in the general population, that doesn’t mean that one disease causes the [...]
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WebMD reports that the United States Food and Drug Administration has rejected a drug called Xyrem as a treatment for fibromyalgia. Although public comments (primarily from users testing the drug as part of the manufacturer’s trials) supported approval, and the FDA physicians acknowledge that the drug can reduce pain, the FDA advisory panel rejected the [...]
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It is great when a medication currently used to treat one condition is found to have properties that positively affect another health problem. This is because much of the research has already been conducted and most of the side effects of the drug have been detailed. Finally, the FDA has already given its stamp of [...]
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Chronic illnesses like fibromyalgia are notoriously difficult to diagnose, and often, symptoms are characteristic of other conditions. People may live with fibromyalgia for years, never knowing why they are suffering with such severe pain. What may be worse is that they can be diagnosed with another condition entirely and not receive the medical attention they [...]
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So many times chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia cause problems with daily living that most of us take for granted. Fibromyalgia is most known for the debilitating pain that it causes, which can greatly impact an individual’s quality of life. She can be in pain all over her body or in specific areas and be [...]
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2 separate studies show that women suffering from fibromyalgia are not seeking appropriate treatment
We have all heard the old adage that men are from mars and women are from Venus. It is true that men and women may approach some things very differently. One of the areas that these gender differences exist in is in how men and women deal with pain associated with a chronic condition. I [...]
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When people are angry, become stressed, or get upset over circumstances in their lives, they are often told to “take a deep breath.” The thought behind this is that taking in a slow, deep breath will allow them to refocus their energy and handle the situation more easily. Some new studies show that this same [...]
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The difficulty in diagnosing fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions is widespread among those who have the disorders. People go for years suffering from unexplained pain and fatigues, unable to determine the cause. New research indicates, however, that even when a person is diagnosed correctly, they are often undertreated. Reports show that at least thirty [...]
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