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Gulf War Vets Receive Benefits for FM, CFS and IBS
What I find intriguing is the fact that the same three illnesses, which are questioned and considered highly suspect when it comes to Social Security Disabilit... Read more »
Expert & Community Posts
Fibromyalgia Pledge to Care
By Karen Lee Richards , Health ExpertThe National Fibromyalgia Association has launched a new program called the “Fibromyalgia Pledge... Read more »
The Politics of Prevention
By Cynthia Haines , Health Expert...Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. This is... Read more »
Validity of Fibromyalgia Questioned in NYT Article
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert...article is less than favorable on the subject of fibromyalgia. In a nutshell, it accuses... Read more »
Medicinal Marijuana: The Myths, the Money, the Munchies
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert...control. As mentioned earlier, the United States government does not agree with those who... Read more »
A Beginner's Guide to RA: Social Security
By Lene Andersen , Health Expert...mine once said that applying for Social Security Disability felt like she was declaring herself... Read more »
Health Guide
Fibromyalgia: Prognosis
...adequate exercise had the most promising outcome. Those with a significant life crisis, or who were on disability, had a poorer outcome than others. Outcome was determined by improvements in the... Read more »Fibromyalgia: Treatment
...combination of non-drug therapies works just as well as drug therapy in improving pain, depression, and disability. This combination includes exercise, stress management, massage, and diet. In... Read more »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: Highlights
Risk Factors:As many as 6 million Americans have fibromyalgia. Risk factors include being female, having had difficult experiences in childhood, having a psychological vulnerability to... 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 »Images
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