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Myofascial Release Therapy
By Karen Lee Richards , Health ExpertIf you've read many of my articles, shareposts or answers to questions, you probably seen me... Read more »
Improving Recognition and Care for Fibromyalgia
By Will Rowe , Health ExpertThe Food and Drug Administration recently approved a third drug indicated for treatment of... Read more »
Migraineurs With Fibromyalgia Take Note
By Teri Robert , Health ExpertThere's good news today for sufferers of fibromyalgia. Since fibromyalgia and Migraine disease are... Read more »
Fibromyalgia Research Update: American College of Rheumatology Meeting 2008
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health ExpertThe sessions on fibromyalgia were rather popular at last week's American College of Rheumatology... Read more »
A Prescription for Fibromyalgia - Or, Should I Buy Stock in Pfizer?
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health ExpertLast week, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made it official: Lyrica, the... Read more »
Health Guide
Fibromyalgia Treatment
Since there is no known cure for fibromyalgia (FM), treatment efforts are directed at relieving symptoms and improving quality of life. A multi-disciplined approach using prescription medications,... Read more »Fibromyalgia Medication
Prescribed medications are a key component of most fibromyalgia treatment plans. Since there are currently only three FDA approved medications for fibromyalgia, many medications are prescribed... Read more »Fibromyalgia: References
ReferencesCypress Bioscience, Inc. Milnacipran: Results of first Phase III Trial. Last accessed on 29 November 2006.Crofford L. J., Simpson S., Young Jr, J. P., et al. A Six-month, Double-blind,... 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: Medications
To date, the FDA has not approved any drug for specific treatment of fibromyalgia. The first choice in drug treatments usually consists of an antidepressant or a muscle relaxant. The goal... Read more »Images
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