Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is an autoimmune disease. The symptoms include pain, fatigue and brain fog. Many people wonder what causes the condition. The question has been raise as to whether or not fibromyalgia has roots in other diseases.Contributor: JasminePublished: Dec 22, 2009  

Holiday Blog Classic: To Drink or Not To Drink? How have you changed your alcohol consumption since you started living with fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS)? Notice I didn't ask whether you'd changed it, just how. That's because most of us discover that we just can't handle alcohol like we used to. During the holidays, it's harder not to enjoy a drink now and then - a glass of wine with Thanksgiving dinner, a...  

Holiday Blog Classic: Those Tempting Foods! One of the many aspects of fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS) is food sensitivities. This time of year, with all the traditional holiday foods, poses a real challenge for those of us who pay consequences for eating the wrong things. Food sensitivities can cause digestive or intestinal problems, inflammation, fatigue, immune system abnormalities, headaches, depression...  

Holiday Blog Classic: Dealing With Depression Being sick can be depressing, especially if you're watching the world around you celebrate while you're isolated - either physically or emotionally - because of your illness. A lot of us who have fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS) battle depression anyway, especially during the winter months. If you're feeling alone or depressed, reach out to someone. About.com's...  

You may have noticed I talk a lot about planning this time of year. That's because it really works for me, as I attempt to enjoy the holiday season with fibromyalgia. I start planning early, and revise as needed, to get to Christmas without wiping myself out -- but it doesn't end there. I have to think ahead about Christmas day as well. I have young kids -- my son is 7 and my daughter's 5. That means Christmas day starts early. After we...  

Pain in the neck, hips, knees, hands and feet. Getting cold a lot. Being tired all day. Brain fog. Problems swallowing. These symptoms are just par for the course when you have fibromyalgia. But what does it mean when those symptoms get worse and worse while other fibromyalgia symptoms are well controlled? My rheumatologist wanted an answer to that question a few weeks ago, because it just didn't make sense. She ordered blood tests for...  

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has formed a work group to study several aspects of XMRV, the retrovirus that preliminary research has recently linked to both chronic fatigue syndrome and prostate cancer. The group will conduct research in 3 phases: Standardize & validate lab tests for XMRV Determine the prevalence of XMRV in the general population, the blood supply, and in people with chronic fatigue syndrome...  

Holiday Blog Classic: Cutting Down on Stress We're getting close to Christmas, and (as usual), I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. I still need to do lots of wrapping, a bit of baking, and stocking-stuffer shopping. I'm tracking the packages I've shipping to far-off family and hoping no freak storms disrupt their delivery (like they did last year.) I'm not doing too badly, though, considering. Why? Because I have a schedule, and I'm trying my...  

Whether you call it fibro fog, brain fog, cognitive dysfunction, or "wow, I feel stupid today," the loss of brain function we experience with fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS) can be just as debilitating as our pain and fatigue. But what can you do about it? We don't know a lot about our cognitive dysfunction (big surprise), but researchers are learning more about how the brain functions, malfunctions and ages...  

Interesting diagram, available under the GNU Free Documentation License. The list of symptoms is, of course, merely the tip of the iceberg as far as the unpredictable fibromyalgia is concerned. Nevertheless, this may provide a useful, visual starting point.  

Hi, I saw a different consultant recently and she said from my notes I had EDS and fibromyalgia. I've not heard the word fibro mentioned in association with me, but I wondered if I have it - in that I have a lot of pain......but I thought fibro was mainly back pain, and my back is one of the few parts which is fine, as long as seating is properly supportive.Can anyone help? Mistake by the doctor, or just a word for describing my pain, maybe?  

Problems With Time & Math in Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Have you noticed that math is a lot harder, or that you have more trouble keeping track of time since you developed fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS)?  

Background: We aimed to review systematically the needs for support in managing illness and maintaining social inclusion expressed by people with chronic fatigue syndrome/ myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) Methods: We carried out a systematic review of primary research and personal ('own') stories expressing the needs of people with CFS/ME. Structured searches were carried out on Medline, AMED, CINAHL, EMBASE, ASSIA, CENTRAL, and other...  

Research Brief: According to a study published in the journal Virology, the anti-retroviral drug AZT may be useful for preventing or treating XMRV infection, which may be linked to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS). The study looked at 10 anti-retrovirals currently on the market for treating HIV. Researchers say AZT was the only one that appeared to be effective. AZT Fact Sheet XMRV Discovery Series index Learn more or join the...  

New York TimesResponses to "How Are You?" With Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue SyndromeAbout - News & Issues (blog)Chronic illnesses like fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS) can really set us apart socially. When we are able to be around other ...Top Ten Tips for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and the HolidaysEmpowHer (blog)Expert Answers on Chronic Fatigue SyndromeNew York TimesChronic fatigue syndromeDeHavilland (press...  

NEWSBRIEF: Researchers in Sweden are launching a study to examine the link between XMRV and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS). Results are expected to be out in the spring or summer of 2010. XMRV is a retrovirus that researchers recently linked to a substantial number of ME/CFS test subjects in the U.S. Further research is needed to validate or refute this finding. However, it may be able to draw conclusions from 2 studies done in...  

Brain fog (a.k.a. fibro fog, cognitive dysfunction) doesn't get enough respect and attention from the medical world, in my opinion. I know it's had a bigger impact on my ability to hold a traditional job and to write from home than any of my other symptoms have had. I can deal with pain -- heck, sometimes I write better when I'm really hurting because I have to focus more -- but I can't write through the fog! This single symptom of...  

A recent Dr. Oz show featured the XMRV research and possible ties to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS). It was about a 12 minute segment that had some good information, but I did find some aspects a bit troubling. The Good Points Dr. Oz clearly presents himself as a believer in ME/CFS. The guests (Dr. Donnica Moore and a woman with ME/CFS) came across as credible and knowledgeable. The description of symptoms, although brief, gave an...  

The Food and Drug Administration has rejected Hemispherx BioPharma’s new drug application for Ampligen, an experimental treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome that the biotechnology company has spent more than three decades developing and testing.  

Google Maps being used by CFS/ME and Fibromyalgia sufferers to raise awareness of the disease. The Web 2.0 resource utilized following finding of new XMRV retrovirus. PR Log (Press Release) – Dec 05, 2009 – Spurred on by new research suggesting a link between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) and a new retrovirus, XMRV, sufferers have turned to Google Maps to create a global picture of the disease. The map, http://xmrv.me.uk/me-cfs-global...  

The cognitive dysfunction of fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS) is a major problem that can impact our lives as much as pain or fatigue. One thing about the mental fog we get, though, is that sometimes the results are downright funny. A lot of us have problems finding the right word, and I had one of those episodes lately. I noticed that one of my kids had left the digital piano turned on, so I called out, "Who...  

Background  Short-term follow-up studies of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) survivors suggested that their physical conditions continuously improved in the first year but that their mental health did not. We investigated long-term psychiatric morbidities and chronic fatigue among SARS survivors. Methods  All SARS survivors from the hospitals of a local region in Hong Kong were assessed by a constellation of psychometric questionnaires...  

Are you looking for a holiday gift for someone with fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS)? I posted the following list last year and got a great response, so I decided to offer it up again. Here are some ideas for a thoughtful present: Warming products: Most of us are cold a lot of the time and have trouble warming up. A lot of new products that heat up are on the market, including scarves, slippers and blankets...  

Pacing is one of those fundamental things that I think all of us with fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS) struggle with. When we don't take it easy enough, our bodies eventually force us to take some down time -- by cranking up the volume on symptom after symptom until we can no longer function at all! A reader recently left a great comment about pacing, especially around the holidays, with some advice that I...  

MOSINEE The Central Wisconsin Fibromyalgia Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at Stage Stop Restaurant, 450 Orbiting Drive, Mosinee. The meeting will be the groups holiday party and will include open discussion. For more information, call Melanie Clark at 715-693-0398.  

Cooperative Diagnostics, LLC announced today the availability of a new diagnostic assay for Xenotropic Murine Leukemia-Related Virus (XMRV) to assist physicians in the diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and other disorders potentially caused by the virus. Testing services will also be made available to the general public. The Simplex XMRV test identifies patients infected with XMRV.  

PatientsLikeMe, the leading online community for people with life-changing conditions, announces the expansion of its fibromyalgia community to welcome patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also know as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME).  

Nothing about fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome is easy, and that even includes getting better. While being in recovery is a heck of a lot better than dealing with the full-blown, lay-in-bed-and-suffer stage, it comes with its own challenges. For the past 2.5 years, I've been able to make slow, steady progress. I'd spent a year varying from marginally functional to bedridden, then finally accepted that going full speed ahead and...  

Oct. 31 is Interstitial Cystitis Awareness Day A lot of people with fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS) develop bladder pain and other bladder-related symptoms that can be severe. These symptoms, though, are NOT related to FMS and ME/CFS -- at least not directly. A condition called interstitial cystitis (IC) is a common overlapping condition for us. It can cause abdominal or pelvic pain, and it can mimic a...  

Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are not psychological illnesses, contrary to the misconceptions and even accusations of many. Because a lot of us have been told we're "just depressed" or that we're hypochondriacs, whiners, or lunatics, it's normal to bristle at the very thought of seeing a psychiatrist. In my opinion, that's something we, as individuals and a community, need to get over. Is mental help a front-line treatment? No...  

Holiday Blog Classic: The Horrors of Shopping For those of us with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, buying gifts for everyone on our lists can be a nightmare scenario. Crowded, noisy places can send us into anxiety attacks. All the chaos is likely to make brain fog kick in to overdrive. Having to walk through several stores then stand in long lines to pay is probably more physical exertion than most of us can handle. Holiday...  

Background: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) affects at least 4 million people in the United States, yet only 16% of people with CFS have received a diagnosis or medical care for their illness. Educating health care professionals about the diagnosis and management of CFS may help to reduce population morbidity associated with CFS. Methods: This report presents findings over a 5-year period from May 2000 to June 2006 during which we developed and...  

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS) is still without any FDA approved treatments -- Hemispherx Biopharma Inc. says the FDA has rejected its New Drug Application for Ampligen. Ampligen is an immune-system modulator that has languished in the experimental stage for more than 30 years. Many people who've taken it for ME/CFS say it changed their lives, while others say they were disappointed in the drug. Ampligen currently is being...  

NEWSBRIEF: Cymbalta (duloxetine) is now FDA approved for treating generalized anxiety disorder in adults. This is the 6th approved use of the drug, which is widely used for depression, peripheral neuropathy and fibromyalgia. Anxiety and depression, as comorbid conditions, are common in people with both fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Cymbalta is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), which means that it increases...  

The flu vaccine topic is always controversial among those of us with fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS), and H1N1 added a whole new layer to that this year. The big fear with the regular seasonal flu vaccine is that it triggers flare-ups in some of us, so the debate is whether a possible flare is worse than the illness -- adding to the mix that the flu typically hits us harder and longer than it does healthy...  

NEWSBRIEF: Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. says it has submitted a New Drug Application to the FDA for JZP-6 (sodium oxybate) as a fibromyalgia treatment. Sodium oxybate is the active ingredient in the drug Xyrem, which currently is on the market for narcolepsy. Many people take it off label for fibromyalgia. Jazz says the application includes results from two Phase III clinical trials showing the drug significantly decreased pain and fatigue, and...  

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I recently came across a poll on the impact fibromyalgia (FMS) has on marriage, and I asked if I could share the results here (thanks, Ray!). It's not a scientific poll, but it shows some interesting trends, so I wanted to ask some of the same questions here, and also broaden it to include chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS). Of the participants, 96% were women, and the vast majority were under 40 both at the time of diagnosis and...  

Q: I am excited to find out that a retrovirus has been discovered to be the cause of fibromyalgia, which I have. My one concern is if you get the virus through blood and body fluids, will it be considered an STD? Is it sexually transmitted most of the time? I guess there will be a lot of people claiming to have these diseases through blood transfusions, but there can't be that many people who had transfusions. Will there be a stigma to having...  

Missed Diagnoses Myalgic Encephalomyelitis & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Amazon.co.uk: Byron Hyde MD: Books: Furthermore, because you do not find pathology does not mean there is none. From 1985 until 1988, I investigated ME/CFS patients in a manner that I thought was exhaustive. I found disease then in…  

Fibromyalgia is a very difficult medical problem to live with every day. This article offers some helpful resources for just that.Contributor: Jennifer KirkmanPublished: Dec 19, 2009  

A review of Herbs for Chronic Fatigue for sufferers of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromylagia.Contributor: Katri MarsonPublished: Dec 17, 2009  

I've wanted to be a lot of things in my life, and chief among them was always "independent." I had achieved that, and had really proved it to myself when I got divorced 10 years ago -- I was able to move into my own place, quickly pay my way out from under a mountain of debt, and put my life back together largely on my own. After I re-married, I was proud of knowing that I was a capable person and would be able to fend for myself if need be...  

The XMRV Research Series The discovery of a possible retroviral connection to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS) isn't just stirring up the ME/CFS community -- it's getting the attention of the entire scientific community. That's quite a feat, considering how ME/CFS research has languished due to lack of funding and interest. Now, however, XMRV is changing things. 75 XMRV researchers are getting together in Chicago this week to share...  

NEWSBRIEF: The Whittemore Peterson Institute (WPI) is now allowing a laboratory to temporarily offer the tests researchers used in the study linking XMRV to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS). The chosen lab is Viral Immune Pathology Diagnostics (VIP Dx), in Reno, NV, which is also where the WPI is located. The institute says net proceeds from the test will be dedicated to further research. For more information about the test kit, go to...  

CAMBRIDGE, MA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/30/09 -- PatientsLikeMe (www.patientslikeme.com), the leading online community for people with life-changing conditions, announces the expansion of its fibromyalgia community to welcome patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also know as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). By sharing information about their experience with CFS, patients can now find others justread more  

The XMRV Discovery Series Dr. Daniel Peterson, one of the researchers involved in the possibly groundbreaking XMRV findings, testified before the NIH's Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee Oct. 29. Among the many things he presented was an updated theory of how chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS) develops. (Thanks to Dr. David S. Bell and his newsletter, Lyndonville News for putting this into language that was easier to...  

The XMRV Discovery Series With XMRV being a hot topic of conversation since research tied it to chronic fatigue syndrome and possibly fibromyalgia, I've seen a lot of people talking about a cure. While I know it's tempting to think that if this retrovirus truly is a cause, a cure may be just around the corner. That would be a wonderful and amazing thing. I think it's important, however, that we stay realistic about what this discovery could...  

Researchers at the Whittemore Peterson Institute, Reno, have discovered a strong link between retrovirus XMRV and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome The Whittemore Peterson Institute, Reno, USA recently discovered a strong link between retrovirus XMRV and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or ME as it is also known. Their findings are some of the most significant in recent medical history, especially for the millions of ME/CFS patients worldwide, who have...  

Dr. A. Martin Lerner: Protecting the Heart When it comes to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS), exercise is a contentious subject. That's because of a symptom called post-exertional malaise; exertion makes symptoms worse. Still, some doctors, researchers, and official organizations recommend graded exercise therapy (GET) as a front-line treatment for the condition -- sometimes ignoring all other treatment options other than possibly...  

Chronic fatigue syndrome is exactly what it sounds like. What patients with chronic fatigue syndrome experience is more than just being tired temporarily. The fatigue doesn’t get better even after resting and continues to persist. The symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome include fatigue, forgetfulness, sore throat, painful lymph nodes, muscle and joint pain, headache, unrefreshing [...]  

Hemispherx Biopharma Inc. said Tuesday the Food and Drug Administration declined approval for the biotechnology company's experimental intravenous drug Ampligen as a treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome. The company said the FDA cited two key studies as not... Food and Drug Administration - Chronic fatigue syndrome - Ampligen - Intravenous therapy - Health  

Dr. A. Martin Lerner: Treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome For years, certain viruses have had the attention of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS) researchers. None has been completely accepted as being behind the condition, or a subset of it, but that hasn't stopped some doctors from moving forward with the information. One of those doctors is Dr. A. Martin Lerner, an infectious disease specialist who successfully treated his own case of...  

Okay, I am about to see my therapist so this might be short. I was tired for years. All through my thirties I had to sleep every day. I did not have the fibro pain I have now, but I have been spacy for a long time. Maybe it's all the medications I take (and don't want to stop taking). But could that account for this very long period of being spacey, not seeing things that are right in front of me, whatever. Because I don't think I'm...  

Chronic fatigue syndrome renders the patient too tired to function, but it's an elusive illness to diagnosis.Contributor: Georgia LundPublished: Dec 03, 2009  

(Personally, I have my own way of dealing with Christmas, which I may go into later, however, I can echo many of Cynthia Jones' words in this article about the food we eat adding to, if not actually causing, our pain. We must be allowed some enjoyment, I feel, but it would certainly make things easier to avoid food additives as well as processed sugar, as much as possible.) I have had Fibromyalgia and Chronic pain for 25 years. In 2007 I...  

That was the day I got sick... started running a fever... and then the rash came, and the fatigue, and the sweats. What followed was a scavenger hunt from doctor to doctor (around 30 in all) where they ruled out lots of scary things, but neve...  

Recent research has found xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus, or XMRV — a retrovirus in the same family of viruses as the AIDS virus — in nearly 98% of about 300 patients with so-called “chronic fatigue” syndrome. The study was performed and a paper co-authored by 14 scientists at the Whittemore Peterson Institute in [...]  

Okaaaaaay... *squint* Let me preface this post by stating that I am not an MD. I dont care, particularly, about whether CFS is a 'real' disease or psychosomatic or a catch-all category for people MDs dont know how to treat. Sorry. So if you want to bitch about CFS, pro or con, dont do it in this post. What I care about is retroviruses. The behavior of this retrovirus in humans does not make sense as a causative agent for CF or prostate...  

Tomorrow morning you will wake up feeling exhausted and find every inch of your body is aching. Your brain feels like it is in a fog; you can think but it is very difficult to understand. You presume that you are getting the flu and you stay home from work so you won't infect anyone else.[...]  

NEWSBRIEF: Attorneys have filed a class action lawsuit against Hemispherx Biopharma Inc., the makers of the drug Ampligen, which is currently awaiting FDA approval for chronic fatigue syndrome. Court documents claim that the company mislead investors about the status of Ampligen's New Drug Application (NDA) by failing to disclose and misrepresenting the fact that the FDA had requested several reports that it needed before it could even...  

Many doctors tell their elderly patients suffering from fibromyalgia to take expensive prescription medications, but did you know that you can treat fibromyalgia or completely eliminate it from your body naturally.Contributor: Jenniifer BlakePublished: Dec 08, 2009  

Most people have probably never heard of the virus XMRV, but it's been a hot topic in the healthcare community since last month. That's when scientists at the Cleveland Clinic were among a group of researchers that discovered a possible link between that virus at chronic fatigue syndrome. Dozens of the top scientists nationwide studying XMRV are flying to Cleveland for a meeting at the Clinic Wednesday. For this week's Tuesday Checkup...  

I was lucky, I was diagnosed as soon as I started experiencing pain and tingling in my back and arms. That was in 1998. I now have permanent nerve damage in my feet and hands and a continous burning pain in them. I also get a lot of back pain and pai...  

I think we all know a few people who've been hit with the flu this year, both the seasonal one and H1N1 (swine flu). It's kind of a no brainer that the flu would hit those of us with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome harder than it does most people -- what doesn't? Treating the Flu If you suspect you have the flu, get to the doctor early on and talk to him or her about the drugs Tamiflu (oseltamivir) and Relenza (zanamivir). They're...  

Top 10 Causes of Adrenal & Chronic Fatigue: This group tends to have a high vulnerability to CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) and/or adrenal fatigue. The over-extension of boundaries becomes too taxing on the adrenal/kidney function whereas all the organs suffer from exhaustion and energy deprivation. This opens the door to many diseases. Many friends will say, “How can this happen to such a good person?” It does every day in our culture of...  

Do you want to learn how to live well with fibromyalgia? Consider this book review...  

Dr. A Martin Lerner: Thoughts on XMRV (Updated), Ampligen In my recent conversation with Dr. A. Martin Lerner, a former chronic fatigue syndrome sufferer who says he used his specialty in infectious diseases to find treatments for himself and others, I asked him about both the XMRV discovery (which was just days old at the time) and also about Ampligen, the proposed chronic fatigue syndrome drug currently awaiting FDA approval. XMRV XMRV is a...  

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or myalgic encephalopathy (ME) have memory and attention problems that might help explain their educational difficulties, UK researchers report in the October issue of Archives of Disease in Childhood.  

Research Brief: An international research team says it has discovered a secondary sensory system that may be involved in poorly understood pain conditions such as fibromyalgia and migraine. The study, published in the journal Pain, looks at sensation in people who genetically lack the ability to feel pain but can sense things like temperature and texture. In their skin, researchers found none of the regular nerves that most of us have in our...  

Proper Sleep Is Crucial to Managing Fibromyalgia: It’s a vicious cycle: A poor night’s sleep makes your fibromyalgia symptoms worse, and then the pain makes it hard to fall asleep at night. Restless legs syndrome, a problem for many people with…  

The journal Science published a report Oct. 8 that may bring hope to sufferers of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome — but that also has implications for the blood supply. - The article by researchers from Reno’s nonprofit Whittemore Peterson Institute, the National Cancer Institute and the Cleveland Clinic, is titled “Detection of an Infectious Retrovirus, XMRV, in Blood [...]  

The XMRV Discovery Series It certainly doesn't take long for things to come out of the woodwork on the heels of reported scientific breakthroughs. Already, some labs are offering very expensive tests for XMRV, the retrovirus researchers have preliminarily tied to chronic fatigue syndrome and possibly fibromyalgia. Now a lot of people are asking, "Should I get tested?" The doctors and researchers who've spoken out about these tests say, don...  

The XMRV Discovery Series The discovery of a possible link between XMRV and chronic fatigue syndrome (and maybe fibromyalgia) has potentially huge ramifications and raises a lot of questions. Here's an index of my XMRV Discovery Series to help you sort it all out: Retrovirus Implicated in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia What is XMRV? What is a Retrovirus? What the XMRV Discovery Means Possible Treatment Avenues for XMRV How is XMRV...  

I am a 46 year old woman living in Canada & was diagnosed with fibro 9 years ago. I thought I had carpal tunnel at first, the pain in my right wrist just kept getting worse then soon enough, left arm, hands,upper arms. Since all that "fun" began, my ...  

Research Brief People with chronic fatigue syndrome may have impaired transmission of signals between nerves and muscles, according to a study recently published in the International Journal of Immunopathololgy and Pharmacology. Researchers also discovered that certain genes were expressed differently in chronic fatigue syndrome patients. These genes dealt with: Mitochondrial function Oxidative balance Energy production Muscle and fiber...  

The XMRV Discovery Series Representatives from the Whittemore Peterson Institute (WPI) are presenting their retroviral findings to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Chronic Fatigue Syndrome advisory committee Thursday, Oct. 29. This comes 3 weeks after the publication of a paper showing researchers had linked the retrovirus, called XMRV, to chronic fatigue syndrome. Dr. Daniel Peterson, an author of the paper and WPI medical...  

I find myself in such pain some times for no reason; it washes over my shoulders and upper body like an unpleasant wave. I can barely lift my arms sometimes and it scares the hell out of me. If you were to hug or grab me too hard on a "bad" day, I wo...  

Dear Dr. Gott: The recent article on the difficulty in treating fibromyalgia (FM) reinforces the urgency in making available sibutramine hydrochloride monohydrate (Meridia) to FM sufferers. Some doctors have found it to be successful in treating...  

The XMRV Discovery Series People with chronic fatigue syndrome have waited for decades for their condition to get the attention and respect it deserves, and for a name change that would give them more credibility. Is the XMRV discovery what everyone has been waiting for? The researchers behind the XMRV research have already coined a term for conditions related to this retrovirus -- XAND, which stands for X-related Neuroimmune Disorders. It...  

The XMRV Discovery Series Since it first caught the attention of doctors and national health officials, the condition that came to be called chronic fatigue syndrome has had a twisted, tangled and downright bizarre history. Because I'm a relative newcomer to this scene, I've largely stayed away from in-depth looks at this history that, in many ways, could actually cause more depression in people who don't need anything else to be depressed...  

Background: Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and palpation tenderness. In addition to these classic symptoms, fibromyalgia patients tend to report a number of other complaints. What these other complaints are and how often they are reported as compared with related referents from the general population is not very well known. We therefore hypothesized that subjects with fibromyalgia report more of a wide range...  

Laura added a discussion to the group ABQ Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Support Group Anyone taking Savella (milnacipran)?Curious to know if anyone here is taking this? I haven't heard mush about it. Still fighting the insurance company to approve Lyrica when I prescribe it for a patient. Presbyterian guidelines say a patient needs to try 1200mg/day Neurontin PLUS 25...  

NEWSBRIEF: Could the answer to the risk of opiate addiction be another drug? The U.S. Department of Defense is willing to spend $1.2 million to find out -- it awarded a grant in that amount to a team of neuroscientists who plan to conduct an animal study to see if a drug called vigabatrin can cut the risk of opiate addiction while not diminishing pain relief. The DOD is concerned about pain management because of the growing problem of under...  

NEWSBRIEF: If you take Ultram ER for round-the-clock fibromyalgia pain treatment, you'll soon have a generic option of the same drug. Par Pharmaceuticals says the FDA has approved its extended-release tramadol product, in both 100 mg and 200 mg dosages. The company says it plans to start shipping the drug right away. If you're interested in switching to the new generic drug, which will likely be much less expensive, you'll need to talk to...  

Fibromyalgia isn't typically what comes to mind when you talk about women's health, but about 96% of us who have it are women. On top of that, researchers are learning more about gender differences and pain in general, which point to far more pain problems in women than in men. The group HealthyWomen, which focuses on many aspects of women's health, is now working to raise awareness of fibromyalgia and chronic pain in women, in the hopes of...  

XMRV is believed by the researchers to be a possible cause of chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, but also some forms of autism. It is a “simple” retrovirus, therefore treatable. Research is already underway for determining causality and possible treatments, based on AIDS research and drugs developed to date. Here, Dr. Judy Mikovits, [...]  

GREENWOOD, SC -- (Marketwire) -- 10/26/09 -- Cooperative Diagnostics, LLC announced today the availability of a new diagnostic assay for Xenotropic Murine Leukemia-Related Virus (XMRV) to assist physicians in the diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and other disorders potentially caused by the virus. Testing services will also be made available to theread more  

I'm currently in graduate school working on an MA in English, and this coming Tuesday I have to present a paper to our department. A paper that isn't yet written. I wasn't feeling great this whole week, but I went ahead and drove home to spend Thanks...  

(Ed note: Here's a "cut out and keep" list that may help you, say, next time you want to remember symptoms to discuss with your doctor.) It's hard to predict what the symptoms of a given case of fibromyalgia (FM) will be, because they can manifest themselves in very different ways in different people. In this article you will find a list of the most common symptoms. By using this checklist and placing a mark next to the different symptoms...  

Research Brief: Jazz Pharmaceuticals is presenting data today (Oct. 20) from its first Phase III study of JZP-6 (sodium oxybate) as a fibromyalgia treatment at the American College of Rheumatolgy's annual meeting in Philadelphia. It also plans to present the information Nov. 2 to the US Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress in Las Vegas. Sodium oxybate is the active ingredient in the narcolepsy drug Xyrem, which already is a popular off...  

I have fibromyalgia. Help me figure out how to be a better student/employee. What accommodations/techniques work for you? I have doctors, so more looking for 'this worked for me/my mom/my friend' than anything medical. I have fibromyalgia, generally speaking fairly well managed (I have had it for over 10 years and know a lot about what works and what doesn't medically). I have 2 doctors (rheumatologist/internist) who I see regularly and...  

My experience of living with fibromyalgia, and treatments prescribed by my physicians. How stress and heredity are related, and what can be done to help relive the pain and make life more enjoyable.Contributor: Nadine M. RiggsPublished: Nov 19, 2009  

I have firomyalgia. I have been going to the doctor since 1995 complaining about back pain. I have had mri's, ex rays, ultradounds, mamograms, nerve conduction studies, echograms, all types of blood work including hiv, you name it the list goes on a...  

Do you suffer from muscle stiffness, irritabilty, over all pain, tension, numbness, sleeping problems, fatigue or weight loss? If you answered yes, do not miss this informative lecture. Learn a holistic natural approach using a non-drug solution. Presented by: Dr. Neil Donohue Please sign up at customer service: 631-723-3071  

I have been dealing with pain all the time sometimes it hurts so bad other days it feels like a nagging pain that won't go away. I have had test after test, I have been tested for MS, lupus, any autoimmune disease and nothing and yet my doctor wouldn...  

For fibromyalgia patients, symptoms of muscle fatigue and pain may be alleviated with vegemite consumption. Here is what you need to know if you live with fibromyalgiaContributor: Christine CadenaPublished: Dec 02, 2009  

Hey everybody,Somebody posted recently in a thread on a prior post about having trouble finding a good pain management doctor. I know I'm not the only one who's had a frustrating time finding doctors who keep up to date on fibromyalgia research and/or who are competent in pain management. I put together this list of links that I've used to find good doctors. I've had pretty good luck with doctors in the various places I've lived and here is...  

People suffering from fibromyalgia have reduced activity in the parts of the brain that inhibit the experience of pain. Drugs that affect the central nervous system can be effective against the disease, and are thought to be even more so if administered early in its course, according to researchers.  

Fibromyalgia affects about two per cent of the population, women more so than men. The disease involves the enhancement of pain impulses, leaving sufferers highly sensitive to pain, which is both chronic and diffuse. Previously, the causes of the disease were unknown, and there were no objective measurements of the way the CNS processes pain. _SDOf all the pain syndromes, Fibromyalgia can be one of the most frustrating. The patients often...  

People suffering from fibromyalgia have reduced activity in the parts of the brain that inhibit the experience of pain. Drugs that affect the CNS can be effective against the disease, and are thought to be even more so if administered early in its course, according to a Swedish researcher.  

Originally published in HCPLive.com What defines a “disease?” At what point does a collection of symptoms and causes make the transition from “condition” to disease? Is it when a consensus forms around a concrete, observable, and repeatable set of biochemical and/or physiological processes and outcomes? Surely there is little doubt that diabetes or hypertension qualify as [...]Posted at KevinMD.com. Stay updated and subscribe, follow me on...  

How hard, physically, is teaching? Can someone with fibromyalgia and other physical limitations do it? I have fibromyalgia, arthritis, degenerative disc disease (lower lumbar), and various other aches and pains. As a cherry on top, I also have bipolar - which is controlled by medication. All of these are in the mild to moderate end of the spectrum, but put them all together and I’m a walking ball of pain some days. I am in pain every day...  

Dear Dr. Donohue: I am always tired and sleep way too much. I have no energy at all. My doctor thinks I might have chronic fatigue syndrome and says nothing can be done for it. Can you tell me something on this subject?  

Do you have a fibromyalgia sufferer on your list to buy for? Although not the sexiest gifts, here are 12 thoughtful and useful gift ideas that may help you shop!Contributor: Sherry TomfeldPublished: Dec 01, 2009  

How do I do it? Vitamins and Aleve, the perfect combination. Below is a list of vitamins that I take on a regular basis and the reason for taking it. Hope this helps some of you fellow sufferers.Contributor: Demetria RupkeyPublished: Nov 01, 2009  

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), although first named in the 1980s, is not a new disease and has been referred to by other names since the 1700s. Yet it remains a controversial topic because, even as diagnoses increase, many people (health professionals and the public alike) doubt CFS exists or consider it a psychological ailment.  

So, maybe we're not all slackers. Maybe it's not all in our heads, as many employers, psychiatrists, friends and even family members have implied or thought to themselves over the years. Maybe the debilitating set of symptoms known as chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome is a legitimate il...  

There are many treatments for Fibromyalgia. One alternative treatment that is showing some promise is Guided Imagery. What is guided imagery, and does it work for fibromyalgia?Contributor: Dahloan HembreePublished: Nov 23, 2009  

Jaw Pain in Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue SyndromeAbout - News & Issues (blog)... to do with either tender points (FM diagnostic) or pressure points as reference to pressure point massage and similiar deep tissue massage therapies. ...  

Last week I was reading a lot about the latest research linking Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) to the XMRV Retrovirus.  Some of the articles even implied that people suffering with CFS (like myself) should be excited at the possibility that this news could lead to better diagnosis and treatment of CFS.  But, it's not exactly good news for CFS patients, especially for patients hoping for a cure.  Here's why...  

A free health seminar Saturday at Midland College will provide information to attendees about the help available for those living with or diagnosed with a chronic illness, chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia.  

A study on chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) has linked the mysterious and controversial disease to a recently discovered retrovirus. Just last month researchers found the same virus to be associated with aggressive prostate tumours.  

With the emergence of this recently discovered retrovirus, XMRV, it is hopeful that natural anti-viral supplements will play a vital role in helping people who suffer from CFS get their strength back. The natural anti-viral healing supplement, AloeElite, benefits every cell, tissue and organ in the body.  

By now the news that chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), has been linked to a newly discovered retrovirus known as XMRV. Researchers from the Whittemore Peterson Institute (WPI) at the University of Nevada and the Cleveland Clinic just published their finding in the journal, Science.... more  

There was a time when chronic fatigue syndrome was thought to have its roots in mental illness. Previous studies have shown that depression more often precedes the onset of CFS, rather than follows it.  

my shrink is stopping his out patient practice with no notice and i need a new one but am scared of getting one that doesnt believe in fibro and will think im bs'ing about being disabled.. is there any sites out there that would be able to point me in the right direction? my last shrink knew a lot about fibro and really was the key to getting disability on it and other things and i have tried the rate my doctor sites and no one in my area is...  

Because the symptoms of CFS are so vague and can vary widely from person to person, the CDC developed a detailed case definition in 1994 to help doctors diagnose it. According to that definition, in order to be diagnosed with CFS a person must have both:  

So if you or someone you care about suffers from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, try to control it with the natural herbs listed in this article.Contributor: Michelle TuckerPublished: Nov 25, 2009  

Unfortunately, there is no proven or reliable cure for CFS. However, studies have found that individuals with the best chance for improvement are those who remain as active as possible and who seek some degree of control over the course of their illness.  

By Bae Ji-sook Staff Reporter Fifty-four year old Kim Hwa-suk always feels tired - it is hard for her to wake up in the morning and she dozes off from time to time during her waking hours. Kim ...  

Lauren Fritsky, Lemondrop Jenni Prokopy looks the picture of health with her wavy red hair and bright smile. But since age 25, she's battled fibromyalgia, a chronic pain disorder. Instead of letting her poor health get the best of her, Prokopy decided to start an online community for other women with chronic illnesses called ChronicBabe.com in 2005.  

I recently had acupuncture for my fibromyalgia. Many people wonder what acupuncture entails, is it painful and does it work. This article answers those questionsContributor: Dahloan HembreePublished: Oct 31, 2009  

The Clinical Journal of Pain just published a case study that evaluates the impact of fibromyalgia on hippocampal brain metabolite ratios. Researchers at the Department of Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Psychiatry at Louisiana State University's Biomedical Research Institute based this case study on the results of previous studies that used single voxel magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H-MRS) to reveal an association between fibromyalgia...  

Hello, I am new to LiveJournal but not new to Fibro.I have been diagnosed for 6 years.and I absolutely despise this illness. I have a situation with the Fibro and my doctors have never heard of this before. I can't think how it could be either (I was a nurse for 20 years before I got diagnosed). For a few years before being diagnosed, I had problems with fluid retention in my legs. I thought it was from being on my feet for so many hours.  I...  

CFS is a misunderstood and chronic illness, and feeling well is often a challenge. Because there is no real treatment for CFS, emotional difficulties, such as depression, frustration, anxiety, and helplessness, can develop.  

In a recently published study entitled Effect of amitriptyline vs. physiotherapy in management of fibromyalgia syndrome: What predicts a clinical benefit?, researchers in Maharashtra, India, compared the efficacy of treating fibromyalgia with amitriptyline (Elavil) versus physiotherapy. The research subjects were 175 fibromyalgia patients at a rural hostpial in Central India. After six months of treatment with physical therapy or amitryptiline...  

Ad-free patient educational resource on fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).  

Fibromyalgia has a number of possible causes to it which are still being explored. This is some information on it which I wanted to share here.Contributor: Jennifer KirkmanPublished: Dec 07, 2009  

Hemispherx Biopharma, Inc. (AMEX: HEB) announced a two-prong CFS clinical mission for November and December 2009. The company plans to widen their ongoing clinical programs in CFS by accelerating a collaboration with a consortium of researchers who ...  

Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes chronic pain in a number of sensitive or tender areas on the body, specifically in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons. There is still very little known about this condition, as symptoms often vary for many individuals. Fibromyalgia also commonly occurs with a variety of other injuries or conditions, which attributes to the difficulty in identifying specific causes or symptoms of this condition.  

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hemispherx Biopharma, Inc. (NYSE Amex:HEB) (the "Company"), announced a two-prong CFS clinical mission for November and December 2009.  

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia about 5 years ago after many years of wondering why I always had this muscle drain feeling all over my body, aches that I couldn't explain, any time I got poked or ran into something not even very hard but causing me excruciating pain. Feeling tired all the time but forcing myself to go to work every day because I had to pay bills somehow.So, about 2yrs ago, my Dr had me try a medication called Neurontin. It...  

Even though fibromyalgia affects several millions of people each year, the cause is unclear causing much controversy over the disorder. Many sufferers have done the rounds of doctors, specialists and tests being dismissed with its all in your head. But a new study should put to rest this controversy. Researchers found women with the syndrome showed blood flow abnormalities in their brains. The increase in blood flow was found in the brain area...  

Gout is one of the most frequent chronic diseases inside the world. According to Ayurveda gout  is primarily a vata (air) infection which is due to accumulation of toxins inside the joints and is known since amavata.This can be caused by poor digesti...  

I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia a few months ago. I suffer moderate-severe pain in my lower back, left shoulder and neck.Have tried the massage therapy, chiropractic, stretches & medications but nothing seems to help anymore.Does anyone have any suggestions? Ive been looking for a support group in my area but haven't been able to find a decent one yet.Most days now the pain is so bad that I can barely move. It's been effecting both my...  

Hello. I am fairly new to the community, not so new to fibromyalgia. I just have a question for those who are familiar with Savella. I started taking Savella about two months ago to manage my fibromyalgia pain. I have not seen much improvement at all. Instead, I am plagued with chronic headaches (Sometimes migraines) as well as intense nausea and dizziness after being on it for about a month. Has anyone noticed a significant increase in...  

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a debilitating disease that is thought to affect between 100,000 to 250,000 people in the United States alone.Contributor: Rye CatcherPublished: Nov 12, 2009  

Hey Everyone,This morning, I came across a feature of drugs.com that allows users to review medications they have taken that are specific to certain conditions like, oh.. say.. fibromyalgia. I just thought I would pass this on in case anyone was interested in either reading over the reviews or adding some of your own experiences to their review section. http://www.drugs.com/condition/fibromyalgia.html  

 We all vent a lot and share our stress about being fibrites, but I like to share uplifting experiences when possible.I went to a scrapbooking retreat this weekend with my mother, looking for a new hobby that I can do when I have a flair (I found it!).  At lunch on the last day (yesterday) I said something about fibromyalgia, it was benign enough that i dont even remember.  My quick comment became a 20 minute seminar about FMS.  It was great...  

Sometimes, even after over a decade with fibromyalgia, I have to be reminded just how bad things can get. Sometimes, I forget how everything can hurt.  Sometimes, I am surprised by how quickly the pain flares up.  Sometimes, I am pleasantly surprised by how quickly the pain fades away.  Today is not that day. Today I woke [...] Related posts:Chronic Pain and Cortisone, Part 2  

2009 It was just a little dizziness.  Or maybe I was just lightheaded.  But it wouldn't go away.  Maybe it was my ear infection (I've had two this year, what's with that?!), or the medication for the ear infection.  But after a week, I'd had enough.  My doctor was quick to recognize the symptoms... a virus [...] Related posts:Is it just me? My Life with Postural Orthostatic TachycardiaFibromyalgia and your Doctor’s Customer Service  

1985 When I was six months old I began to throw up and continued to do so until I became non-responsive.  I was dehydrated.  They admitted me to the hospital and said I’d be out in 24 hours… when my heart rate came back down.  It never really did, so they released me from the hospital [...] Related posts:Fibromyalgia and Leading a Full LifeFibromyalgia and Getting a Massage  

I don't understand why there are so many doctors who do not believe in FM, and why so many people are so lacking in understanding when FM flares happen. It would be completely socially unacceptable for someone to treat, say, a cancer patient this way, or an amputee, or a diabetic. That's all taken seriously. FM isn't, and least not by most people (including many of those who should know better). Why is this, and what can be done about it?  

My appeal for disability was just denied. I'm SO pissed right now. When I was in court the judge told me he believed me but needed more evidence (apparently they only looked at the last three years of medical records, not the past 10 since I've been sick), and I was told I had to see an immunologist. After being told by every doctor I called that they don't see Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Fibromyalgia patients, the judge said I could see an...  

I'm sure most of us know of the fibro cognitive fog, and the various body pains that come with the *joyous* experience of fibromyalgia.What I'm curious about is if any one else has a body fog- for lack of better term- kinda a fuzzy feeling, I guess a bit like the fuzzys after waking up or at first signs of flue. Right now it is in my shoulders, they are slightly sore, but not *really* hurting. More of a tired fuzzy weight.The rest of my is...  

Hey everyone!My name is Sarah and I am 21 years old. I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in April of 2008 and Fibromyalgia in October 2009. I have been bed-bound since February of this year, had to withdraw from college, and am currently filing for disability. They have denied me once, but I appealed it, and I haven't heard back from them yet.So now that you have a little background, I have a lot of questions. You all seem to be...  

If I read one more Shangri-La story or see one more video of "I have FM but I am happy, getting over it,mind over matter, exercise cured me" I will throw every computer/tv out the damn window.Brought to you by 4 years of "pushing to get through it" and losing coping skills 'cuz I just can't cope anymore!  

"Oddly enough, people with fibromyalgia tend not to have the "half moons" at the base of their fingernails, with the exception of the thumbs. Another indicator with fingernails is if they have brittle, vertical ridges."My support group leader posted this on our mailing list...and I realized..I only have the half moon on ONE of my thumbs....and I have the ridges as well...maybe if this is true for all of us it could be another diagnostic tool...  

So I'm going to replace my bed and I'm looking for a bed that would provide the right kind of support and comfort for a person with fibromyalgia. Whenever I sleep on most beds (hotel beds are the worst) I toss and turn all night and wake up stiff and in a lot of pain. Right now I've got mattress toppers made from memory foam but they're old and losing their ability to conform and comfort.I really like the Temper-pedic beds, but I've read they...  

Going to the doctor because you have kidney pain, then being told you're acutely dehydrated (even though you drink about a gallon of water a day) and the copious amounts of ibuprofen you take to avoid overdoing the Vicodin or putting your liver at risk with Tylenol has started to make your kidneys shut down and swell.  Solution?  Drink lots of water, and lay off of any non-opiate pain killers for a while.Cheers, and FML.  

I hope this is on topic....but has anyone with fibromyalgia had trouble with piercings?  New piercings, old piercings, I'm wondering about both.  The last piercing I got was my lip and it never healed so I had to take it out, I was wondering is it possible the fibro wouldn't let it heal?  I really wanted to get my ears pierced again so anything you guys can offer me in the way of advice, anecdata would be helpfulthanks  

I graduated college May 2009. There is the stigma that by the time I graduated I would know what to do with my life and have landed a respectible job. I failed at both. I am a sales associate at Dollar Tree. The job takes way too much out of me and I do not even know how I manage to survive my shifts. The only reason I stay is because of my understanding manager. I never like to blame my disease or use it as a crutch, but it has truly...  

Sustained release B-12 vitamin supplements may benefit adults with fibromyalgia. If you live with fibromyalgia, here is what you need to know.Contributor: Christine CadenaPublished: Nov 20, 2009  

Fibromyalgia, also known as FM or FMS, is similar to rheumatism, but is distinguished from other rheumatic conditions like tendinitis or bursitis because the discomfort ...  

Massage Chair Pad for Fibromyalgia Pain: A ReviewAbout - News & Issues (blog)I've had anti-gravity chairs with vibrating massage, hand-held massagers, heated vibrating neck wraps, massage chair pads, you name it. ...  

DEAR DR. GOTT: I read your column every day and am writing to you because of your willingness to share information on remedies that have been reported successful by your readers.  

NEW YORK, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- On today's Dr. Oz Show the topic was fatigue, including its most debilitating manifestation, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).  

Dr. Nancy Klimas answers readers' questions on the diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome, its possible link to vaccines, and more.  

I just started taking it on Monday.. I was just wondering if anyone else had tried it yet. It's supposedly the first medicine that is made completely with the intentions of treating fibromyalgia. Thanks!  

Your fibromyalgia pain will eventually flare. Plan for a difficult day. Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com  

For fibromyalgia patients their symptoms often begin as vague nagging aches and pains that affect their whole body and will just not go away. Because ...  

This article describes several self acupressure treatments to try for chronic fatigue syndrome.Contributor: Sally Ann MurphyPublished: Oct 26, 2009  

Pain Community News, 2009. A publication of the American Pain Foundation describes the pain of Lyme and its frequency. Also included is an article on fibromyalgia. Includes image.  

Could a recently discovered human retrovirus be one cause of chronic fatigue syndrome? Journal Watch  

Ok, I will admit that I am more than a little bit foggy today however....I do this too often, so surely, in a forum of fogged out fibrofrien...  

November 1, 2009 -- Thirty-four adults with fibromyalgia were randomly assigned to receive, in double-blind fashion, weekly intravenous infusions of vitamins and...  

Author and Joliet resident Cherie Stechly will discuss her battle with fibromyalgia at a workshop Wednesday at the Ostir Chiropractic Clinic in Joliet.  

Fibromyalgia is a condition that can cause intense and sometimes unabating pain all over the body. For this reason many patients afflicted with the disorder ...  

Here are some hopefully helpful acupressure points for chronic fatigue syndrome.Contributor: Kimberly CummingsPublished: Oct 26, 2009  

Laura commented on Laura's group 'ABQ Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Support Group' Hello to all members and welcome to new members!  

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UTILIZES THE LATEST RESEARCH ON WHAT HELPS WITH FM & ME/CFS  

To the Editor:.  

Researchers have discovered a possible link between a virus and chronic fatigue syndrome.  

maybe im reaching and i am in menopause suddenly this has all happened this past year.. i think im getting thinning hair in front.. is that ...  

Do you suffer from fibromyalgia? Connect with God, intimately, even when you feel like one, big, tired ache with these prayers.  

Dr. Martin Tamler, HOPE's medical director answers the question.  

Understand the complexities of fibromyalgia including diagnosis, treatment and controversies.  

Retrovirus found in CFS patients could lead to therapies; some reserve judgment.  

Retrovirus found in CFS patients could lead to therapies; some reserve judgment.  

We all have to go through a little pain, but for some people, every day brings agony.