I don't want the title to mislead you. There's no foolproof way to prevent all pain when you have fibromyalgia. But understanding how the FM pain cycle works can enable you to lessen the pain much of the time and even prevent some pain altogether. The first thing we need to understand is that people with fibromyalgia have a... Read more
As of April 13, 2009, if you want to order a controlled substance over the Internet, U.S. Federal law requires that you must have a valid prescription from a doctor who has given you a face-to-face physical examination and medical evaluation for the condition for which you are requesting medication. There are no exceptions to this... Read more
Since today, May 12, is Fibromyalgia & ME/CFS Awareness Day, I thought it would be a good time for looking back to see how far we've come and looking forward to see what new and exciting things are on the horizon.FibromyalgiaWhen I was finally diagnosed nearly 13 years ago, it was rare to find anyone who had even heard the word... Read more
I just wanted to thank each of you who took the time to write your Senators about the National Pain Care Policy Act. Over the weekend, I was told that there was a big surge in the number of letters sent right after our newsletter, featuring a plea for you to write, went out Thursday. I knew I could count on you! This legislation... Read more
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get more pain relief with opioid medications than others? Scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Center for Neurosensory Disorders may have discovered the answer. They have identified genetic variations that have given them insight into why individuals repsond... Read more
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