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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

Do Multiple Bee Stings Help Cure Fibromyalgia

Health Encyclopedia: Multiple Sclerosis Other Treatments

Other Treatments


Nontraditional Treatments

Nearly 60% of patients try some form of nontraditional remedies. Research on any benefits is slim and there may be some danger with many remedies commonly used by patients. The following are a few alternative remedies sometimes used for MS.

Relaxation and Meditation Techniques. Generally harmless, and possibly helpful, nontraditional therapies for MS are relaxation and meditation techniques and Eastern martial art exercises. Such techniques include biofeed...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Why do some people prefer natural treatment for depression?
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

...Multiple Sclerosis, several people have suggested bee stings as an alternative treatment to the... Read more »

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Alternative Treatment: Bees!
By Cathee McKeown , Health Expert

...considered it for myself. My husband met a lady with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) and she told him... Read more »

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Worms- They Might Help Your MS
By Dr. Gross , Health Expert

...states. What in tarnation does this have to do with Multiple Sclerosis? Have I been out in the... Read more »

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Can I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia?
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...than in men.    * Nine out of 10 people who have fibromyalgia are women.   Rheumatoid... Read more »

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Quick-relief inhalers I: Over the counter (OTC) medications
By Fred Little , Health Expert

Readers of this site have asked several important questions about the use of quick-relief... Read more »

Health Guide

Fibromyalgia: Risk Factors
As many as 6 million Americans have fibromyalgia. Some evidence suggests that several factors may make people more susceptible to fibromyalgia. These risk factors include being female,... Read more »
Fibromyalgia: Conditions with Similar Symptoms
...Similar SymptomsBetween 10 - 30% of all doctors' office visits are due to symptoms that resemble those of fibromyalgia, including fatigue, malaise, and widespread muscle pain. Since no laboratory... Read more »
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Risk Factors
...depression. (Depression rates were significantly higher in CFS patients who had other conditions, notably fibromyalgia and multiple chemical sensitivity.)Studies also report that most children and... Read more »
Herpes Simplex: Home Remedies and Prevention
...pressure levels.Bee products (like propolis) can cause allergic reactions in people who are allergic to bee stings.Lysine should not be taken with certain types of antibiotics.Zinc taken in large... Read more »
Fibromyalgia: References
...Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Durability of Effect Study of Pregabalin for Pain Associated With Fibromyalgia. American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting, Presentation # L44.Harris RE and... Read more »

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