Article updated and reviewed by Ariel D. Teitel, MD, MBA, Chief, Division of Rheumatology, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Manhattan on May 16, 2005.
Fibromyalgia may occur alone or in conjunction with...
Full Question: There has been a lot of news lately about medication overuse headaches (MOH) that may be linked to those of us who have... Read more »
When we live with pain on a daily basis, we often wonder if a new pain is something we should be concerned about. It can be particularly... Read more »
As of this writing, three medications have been approved by the FDA for the treatment of fibromyalgia: Lyrica (pregabalin), Cymbalta... Read more »
Chest pain is one of the scariest symptoms a person can have because the first thing we usually think of is a heart attack. Of course,... Read more »
Alcohol intolerance is a feature of both fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) that we rarely see in symptoms lists. Yet... Read more »
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: CYCLOBENZAPRINE - ORAL Pronounced: (sye-klo-BENZ-uh-preen) Interactions Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention There is no way to prevent fibromyalgia. Treatment To relieve the pain of fibromyalgia, your doctor may prescribe acetaminophen (Tylenol... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Fibromyositis; Fibrositis Symptoms Pain in the main symptom of fibromyalgia. It may be mild to severe. Painful areas are called... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Pregabalin (Lyrica), duloxetine (Cymbalta), and milnacipran (Savella) are approved specifically for treating fibromyalgia. However, many other drugs... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Fibromyalgia
Goals of TreatmentBecause currently there is no known cure for fibromyalgia, treatment is aimed at managing its symptoms. The primary goals of... Read more »