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- Physicians and therapists explain how to find a "fibromyalgia-friendly doctor"
- Tips on preparing for your first visit and what to expect
- Questions you should ask and how to determine if a doctor is right for you
New Targets for Pain Relief
- All drugs target your neurons, but glial cells outnumber them
- The role of glia in fibromyalgia and pain; Linda Watkins, Ph.D., and Joyce De Leo, Ph.D.
- Researchers discover that the unwanted effects of pain-relievers can be blocked
- A new class of medications for chronic pain (naltrexone, naloxone, ibudilast, AV411)
From the Skin Tissue to the Brain ... It All Signals Pain
- Pain from head to toe: immune cells in the skin may be a source of pain
- Naturally produced opioids (enkephalins) are high in fibromyalgia spinal fluid, but have nowhere to go based on brain imaging study
Q & A on Muscle Relaxants with Robert Katz, M.D., and Richard Podell, M.D.
- When and how to use muscle relaxants for fibromyalgia pain (Flexeril/cyclobenzaprine, Zanaflex, Skelaxin, Xanax, clonazepam, baclofen)
Shortness of Breath & Tight Chest Wall Muscles
- Understanding how trigger points in chest wall muscles limit breathing with ease
- Self-help on correct breathing techniques and illustrated simple stretches to keep your chest muscles loose
Burning Mouth or Tongue: Causes and Treatments
- Identifying possible causes: yeast/fungal infections vs neuropathic pain
- Medical advice on effective treatments
What the Drug Companies Cant Tell You about Your Prescription
- Why pharmaceutical companies are restricted from giving you and your doctor practical advice on overcoming side effects; comments by Daniel Clauw, M.D.
- Understanding the processes behind clinical trials and the Food and Drug Administration
FDA to Consider Milnacipran
- How this drug works and what you need to know- Understanding dual serotonin norepinepherine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI)
Cymbalta Awaiting FDA Approval
- Cymbalta, an SNRI, is next in line to treat fibromyalgia
- Overcoming side effects and adjusting dose for sleep tips from Lesley Arnold, M.D.
Opioids for Chronic Pain
- Results of a 3-year opioid trial for chronic pain; tolerance, addiction and abuse issues
- Naltrexone enhances pain relief from opioids, minimizes undesirable effects (Oxytrex)
Hormonal Influences on Sleep
- Effects of testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, lutenizing hormone, and melatonin
Therapies That Work
- Taking Steps in the Right Direction; foot pain, strength and balance, getting the right shoes
- Collecting Her Thoughts with Omega-3 for Improved Cognition
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