That's not a simple question to answer. Although fibromyalgia and ME/CFS (also known as chronic fatigue syndrome) have many similarities, how they respond to exercise is not one of them. The right kind of exercise usually helps reduce FM symptoms, but the same exercise may cause ME/CFS symptoms to get worse. If you have both, as... Read more
One of the concerns about extended-release opioids like OxyContin is that they are easily abused. Addicts often crush or chew them, which results in dangerously large amounts of the drug being released all at once rather than over an extended period of time. In an effort to counteract this problem, King Pharmaceuticals has developed,... Read more
The Men's Health Network, in collaboration with the American Pain Foundation and the National Fibromyalgia Association, has launched an online survey to gauge awareness, knowledge, and the willingness of men to take action when faced with the signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia. "This survey will help us understand what men know, or more... Read more
We've long known that acupuncture can be effective in relieving pain, but little has been known about exactly how it works at the cellular level. Now a new study at the University of Michigan's Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center has shed some light on how acupuncture affects the brain's long-term ability to regulate pain. The... Read more
Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced Tuesday that one lot of 100 mcg/hr Fentanyl Transdermal System patches sold in the U.S. is being voluntarily recalled from wholesalers and pharmacies. The recalled patches are from Lot Number 145287A, have expiration dates of February 2011 and were manufactured by Watson Laboratories, Inc. and distributed by... Read more
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