• Trying to lose weight? Why disturbed sleep may be blocking your efforts
• Causes and treatments for dry mouth and tooth decay
- Mestinon for dry mouth (as well as constipation and dry eyes)
• Gastrointestinal esophageal reflux disease (GERD) in fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS)
- Symptoms and causes of GERD (acid reflux)
- Self-help approaches
- OTC and prescription medications (antacids, Pepcid, Zantac, Prilosec, Nexium, Aciphex, and Zelnorm, etc.)
- GERD and sleep disturbance
- Treating GERD also improves FMS symptoms
• Acupuncture for FMS
- Research behind acupuncture’s mechanisms
- Finding a provider
- What to expect from a treatment
- Cost and insurance issues
• SLEEP: Current and future therapies
- Breathing disorders and treatment options
- Why UARS is under recognized
- Breakdown of medications that decrease arousals (Ambien, trazodone, Lunesta, Seroquel, clonazepam, melatonin and Rozerem)
- Breakdown of medications that increase deep sleep (Lyrica, Gabatril, and Gaboxadol)
- Minimizing tolerance to sleep medications
- Are sleep studies worth the hassle?
- Update on Xyrem (sodium oxybate) for sleep
• Expert input on the downside of new drugs (including Lyrica and Gabatril)
• Q&A with experienced healthcare providers and researchers
- Mirapex (pramipexole) for RLS and FMS
- What causes sore, tender spots on the scalp?
• Physicians in the Spotlight
- Four patients write about their high quality care
- Input on Xyrem; osteoporosis prevention; and dietary recommendations
- Win a free year of Fibromyalgia Network Journal
• Free bonus articles for Members only: Chronic Nasal Congestion & Reducing Airway Resistance
• Patient Resources: Finding an Acupuncturist; CPAP Masks and Devices; Free Heartburn Brochure; and Diagnosis and Management of Dental Erosion

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