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Health Encyclopedia: Fibromyalgia References

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Expert & Community Posts

CFIDS & Fibromyalgia Self-Help Course Offered

By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

The CFIDS & Fibromyalgia Self-Help Program is currently accepting signups for the Winter session of... Read more »

FM & CFS Self-Help Course Offered

By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

The CFIDS & Fibromyalgia Self-Help Program is currently accepting signups for the Fall session... Read more »

CFS & FM Self-Help Course Offered

By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

The CFIDS & Fibromyalgia Self-Help Program is currently accepting signups for the Summer... Read more »

Ask the Expert – 3/3/08 - #1. Corticosteroids for fibromyalgia?

By John Claude Krusz, PhD, MD , Health Expert

...studies suggest, there is no inflammation involved with fibromyalgia, why are corticosteroids... Read more »

Suboxone: An Exit Strategy

By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

Getting off of pain medications usually requires an exit strategy. Anyone who has tried to abruptly... Read more »

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Health Guide

Fibromyalgia Epidemiological Study

In late 2005, the National Fibromyalgia Association in conjunction with several well-known fibromyalgia researchers conducted the first FM epidemiological study to be done since the 1980s. The... Read more »

Fibromyalgia: Prognosis

PrognosisFibromyalgia can be mild or disabling, and the emotional toll can be substantial. About half of all patients have difficulty with routine daily activities, or are unable to perform them.... 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 »

Fibromyalgia: Lifestyle Changes

Many studies have shown that exercise is the most effective component in managing fibromyalgia, and patients must expect to take part in a long-term exercise program. Physical... 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 »

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