Pain can be useful as a warning sign, such as the pain from a broken bone signaling the need to seek medical attention. Chronic pain though is pain that will not go away, like an alarm that keeps ringing long after the emergency is over. Here are some important Herbs to remember that could prove useful.....
Boswellia - take 150mg 3x daily relieves pain without stomach upset in same manner as celebrex
Cayenne Capsaicin cream - apply to affected areas daily or as directed on label, causes temporary skin pain that counteracts chronic pain.
Ginger 20 percent gingerol and shagaol tablets take 100-200 mg 3x daily. Reduces production of pain causing cytokines.
Meadowsweet tincture take 30-60 drops in 1/4 cup water up to 4x a day. Relieves stomach pain.
Pau d'arco Tea loose prepared with 1 t tea and 1 cup water. Take one cup up to eight times daily. Analgesic, stimulates immune system to destroy bacteria.
Turmeric Curcumin. Take 400 mg 3x daily. Relieves pain and inflammation.
Please consult your doctor before trying any of these remedies as they may intereact with prescriptions you are taking, or you may be allergic.
An Herbal Medicine Chest
It’s easy to make your own Herbal Medicine Chest. You can customize it to fit your family’s needs. You can use any type of container, plastic, cardboard, whatever.
To store your Herbal Medicine Chest, pick a cool, dry, dark place. Not your bathroom as there is too much moisture there. A pantry or linen closet would be nice, but make sure that you can access it easily.
There are a few basic items that all Herbal Medicine Chest’s need. They are as follows.
Standard ingredients for making your herbal remedies:
Extra Virgin Olive Oil for making herbal infusions and salves.
Beeswax (a good quality) for making salves
Honey to sweeten bitter herbs and syrups
Vodka or alcohol for tinctures
Wine for tonics
Petroleum jelly for making ointments
Essential oils
Gauze pads
Gauze bandages
Cotton balls
Adhesive tape
Tweezers
Scissors
Clean, unbleached, cotton material cut into washcloth-sized squares
Customize your chest with what your family needs. If you have small children, for example, you might want to keep on hand more of the gauze pads and bandages than other families. The above list is very basic and you can add or subtract to fit you.
To store your Herbal Medicine Chest, pick a cool, dry, dark place. Not your bathroom as there is too much moisture there. A pantry or linen closet would be nice, but make sure that you can access it easily.
There are a few basic items that all Herbal Medicine Chest’s need. They are as follows.
Standard ingredients for making your herbal remedies:
Extra Virgin Olive Oil for making herbal infusions and salves.
Beeswax (a good quality) for making salves
Honey to sweeten bitter herbs and syrups
Vodka or alcohol for tinctures
Wine for tonics
Petroleum jelly for making ointments
Essential oils
Gauze pads
Gauze bandages
Cotton balls
Adhesive tape
Tweezers
Scissors
Clean, unbleached, cotton material cut into washcloth-sized squares
Customize your chest with what your family needs. If you have small children, for example, you might want to keep on hand more of the gauze pads and bandages than other families. The above list is very basic and you can add or subtract to fit you.
Skin Rashes in Fibromyalgia and How You Can Find Relief
Is skin rashes a symptom of fibromyalgia? Read this article to learn more
about the skin changes that many fibromyalgia patients experience.
about the skin changes that many fibromyalgia patients experience.
FDA APPROVES FIBRO DRUG
FDA Approves First Drug for Fibromyalgia The FDA has approved pregabalin (Lyrica) for treating fibromyalgia.
The drug is the first treatment for the condition; it was approved in 2004 for use in diabetic peripheral neuropathy and postherpetic neuralgia. The expanded approval was based on two double-blind controlled trials involving about 1800 patients. Lyrica "reduces pain and improves daily functions for some patients," according to the FDA. The agency says that the drug's mechanism is unknown.
The manufacturer, Pfizer, has agreed to study use of the drug in children and breast-feeding women, according to the FDA.
The most common side effects are mild-to-moderate dizziness and sleepiness.
FDA report (Free)
Manufacturer' s press release (Free)
The drug is the first treatment for the condition; it was approved in 2004 for use in diabetic peripheral neuropathy and postherpetic neuralgia. The expanded approval was based on two double-blind controlled trials involving about 1800 patients. Lyrica "reduces pain and improves daily functions for some patients," according to the FDA. The agency says that the drug's mechanism is unknown.
The manufacturer, Pfizer, has agreed to study use of the drug in children and breast-feeding women, according to the FDA.
The most common side effects are mild-to-moderate dizziness and sleepiness.
FDA report (Free)
Manufacturer' s press release (Free)
Herbal Remedies for Chronic Pain
Capsium Creme
For temporary relief of pain capsium creme has proven effective in providing pain desensitivation.
Devil's Claw
Let About's Alternative Medicine editor, Cathy Wong, ND tell you about the interesting ecological history of this pain and inflammation reducing herb. Go to About.com and search for Alternative Medicine
Willow Bark
Twas the willow bark tree that paved the way to the development of aspirin. Willow bark may even be more effective than aspirin in reducing inflammation.
Tart Cherry
Tart cherry is known to reduce inflammation and help people suffering from arthritis.
For temporary relief of pain capsium creme has proven effective in providing pain desensitivation.
Devil's Claw
Let About's Alternative Medicine editor, Cathy Wong, ND tell you about the interesting ecological history of this pain and inflammation reducing herb. Go to About.com and search for Alternative Medicine
Willow Bark
Twas the willow bark tree that paved the way to the development of aspirin. Willow bark may even be more effective than aspirin in reducing inflammation.
Tart Cherry
Tart cherry is known to reduce inflammation and help people suffering from arthritis.
Avoiding High Blood Sugars
For those wishing to avoid high blood sugars the easiest way is to look for 5 things on food labels. If any of the 5 are there don't eat it or at least eat only small amounts of the item.
The 5 things are: 1) anything that ends in OSE such as fructose, glucose,etc. (2) syrups such as corn syrup and molasses; (3) enriched flour; (4)hydrogenated oil; (4) Trans fats.
The 5 things are: 1) anything that ends in OSE such as fructose, glucose,etc. (2) syrups such as corn syrup and molasses; (3) enriched flour; (4)hydrogenated oil; (4) Trans fats.
A thickener for anyone who has blood sugar problems
If you have blood sugar problems try this product if you need a thickener. Just click on the title.
Fibromyalgia Video
This is a neat Fibromyalgia Video. Good one to send to friends who just don't 'get it'. Interesting background music to go with it too. Click on the title to view.
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day is May 12
May 12 is CFS/Fibro Awareness Day and once again, we want to inundate our elected officials with letters calling their attention to these two under-funded, under-recognized diseases.
Tell your elected officials:
Who were you before CFS/fibro? How has it changed your life? If you can't work, what makes you unemployable? (e.g., fibro fog, excessive absenteeism, napping in excess of ADA allowable standards, etc.)
Here are a couple quotes to consider putting in your letter: (and I'm sure each of you has your own favorites to share)
Fibromyalgia is a systemic dysregulation of the neurotransmitters, with many biochemical causes.–– Devin Starlanyl, M.D.
Dr. Paul Cheney found that in dual chromatography analyses, many CFIDS patients actually had more derangement of the brain, on a biochemical level, than Parkinson's or Alzheimer's patients.
The incidence of CFIDS is now higher than that of lung cancer, breast cancer or HIV infection in women
Dr. Mark Loveless, an infectious disease specialist and head of the CFS and AIDS Clinic at Oregon Health Sciences University, proclaimed that a CFIDS patient "feels every day significantly the same as an AIDS patient feels two months before death."
Dr. Daniel Peterson's Medical Outcome Study revealed that no other set of patients had ever measured so poorly. CFIDS patients experienced greater "functional severity" than the studied patients with heart disease, virtually all types of cancer, and all other chronic illnesses.
This disease is actually more debilitating than just about any other kind of medical problem in the world. –– Dr. Leonard Jason
40% of CFS patients studied by a Chicago group were completely disabled by the disease. Nearly all of these said they had been denied Social Security benefits.
If you can't find just the right quote, search the archives at Co-Cure.org; there are plenty of good research papers on every area of CFS/fibro where you can swipe the perfect sentence to make your point, with the power of a researcher's name behind it.
For Awareness Day 2007 Fibromyalgia in focus Update go to the following website or click on the title http://www.fmaware.org/fmOnlineNewsletter/2007/no4/article_awareness.htm
Tell your elected officials:
Who were you before CFS/fibro? How has it changed your life? If you can't work, what makes you unemployable? (e.g., fibro fog, excessive absenteeism, napping in excess of ADA allowable standards, etc.)
Here are a couple quotes to consider putting in your letter: (and I'm sure each of you has your own favorites to share)
Fibromyalgia is a systemic dysregulation of the neurotransmitters, with many biochemical causes.–– Devin Starlanyl, M.D.
Dr. Paul Cheney found that in dual chromatography analyses, many CFIDS patients actually had more derangement of the brain, on a biochemical level, than Parkinson's or Alzheimer's patients.
The incidence of CFIDS is now higher than that of lung cancer, breast cancer or HIV infection in women
Dr. Mark Loveless, an infectious disease specialist and head of the CFS and AIDS Clinic at Oregon Health Sciences University, proclaimed that a CFIDS patient "feels every day significantly the same as an AIDS patient feels two months before death."
Dr. Daniel Peterson's Medical Outcome Study revealed that no other set of patients had ever measured so poorly. CFIDS patients experienced greater "functional severity" than the studied patients with heart disease, virtually all types of cancer, and all other chronic illnesses.
This disease is actually more debilitating than just about any other kind of medical problem in the world. –– Dr. Leonard Jason
40% of CFS patients studied by a Chicago group were completely disabled by the disease. Nearly all of these said they had been denied Social Security benefits.
If you can't find just the right quote, search the archives at Co-Cure.org; there are plenty of good research papers on every area of CFS/fibro where you can swipe the perfect sentence to make your point, with the power of a researcher's name behind it.
For Awareness Day 2007 Fibromyalgia in focus Update go to the following website or click on the title http://www.fmaware.org/fmOnlineNewsletter/2007/no4/article_awareness.htm
Create and print your own emergency medical card
Here is a site that allows you to type in your emergency info and then
creates a emergency card that you can print with that information. Click on the title above.
creates a emergency card that you can print with that information. Click on the title above.
Doctors Who Understand Fibromyalgia
Does your doctor have a great understanding of fibromyalgia? Do you have a health care team that takes great care of you? The National Fibromyalgia Association is compiling a database of “FM-Friendly” healthcare professionals worldwide who treat fibromyalgia. If you would like to recommend a healthcare professional for this list, please click on title to access their form.
Success by Ralph Waldo Emerson
To laugh often and much;
To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;
To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of
false friends;
To appreciate beauty,
To find the best in others,
To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden
patch or a redeemed social condition;
To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded.
To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;
To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of
false friends;
To appreciate beauty,
To find the best in others,
To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden
patch or a redeemed social condition;
To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded.
DOCTOR'S VISIT TIP
If you despise having to constantly fill out all those doctor forms ... especially the area about current medications try this tip. Take the labels off your medicine bottles and then make labels for the bottles so you know what the medicine is. Tape the labels you removed and put them on a sheet of plain typing paper, one after the other. Now, when you see the doc, hand this paper to him/her for copying for their files. ALL info is there...which doc wrote for what, what the dose is, current date of med, how many were purchased, how many refills...EVERYTHING they need to know. On the back side (if you've not used it up), Place the labels from your supplements such as garlic, celery, calcium, etc. so they know what might interact with any other new med they may think of.
Finding Hope
I found hope in this eulogy for martyred children, written by Martin Luther King in 1963:
Now I say to you in conclusion,
life is hard,
at times as hard as crucible steel.
It has its bleak and difficult moments.
Like the ever-flowing waters of the river,
life has its moments of drought and its moments of flood.
Like the ever-changing cycle of the seasons,
life has the soothing warmth of its summers
and the piercing chill of its winters.
But if one will hold on,
he will discover that God walks with him,
and that God is able to lift you from the fatigue of despair
to the buoyancy of hope
and transform dark and desolate valleys
into sunlit paths of inner peace.
May God, our source of peace, be with all of you (Romans 15:33)
Now I say to you in conclusion,
life is hard,
at times as hard as crucible steel.
It has its bleak and difficult moments.
Like the ever-flowing waters of the river,
life has its moments of drought and its moments of flood.
Like the ever-changing cycle of the seasons,
life has the soothing warmth of its summers
and the piercing chill of its winters.
But if one will hold on,
he will discover that God walks with him,
and that God is able to lift you from the fatigue of despair
to the buoyancy of hope
and transform dark and desolate valleys
into sunlit paths of inner peace.
May God, our source of peace, be with all of you (Romans 15:33)
Mimic Mystery - Is it Fibromyalgia or Not?
An article showing symptoms of FM as they are related to other similar conditions.
HANDLE
H - Hang in there
A - Admit your anger
N - No judgement allowed
D - Deal with the facts
L - Listen
E - Evalute
A - Admit your anger
N - No judgement allowed
D - Deal with the facts
L - Listen
E - Evalute
ADJUST
In case you didn't know, the word fibromyalgia really means adjust. You must adjust your thinking, your lifestyle, and even your attitude. That's a lot of adjusting for one person to handle. That's when I realized uh oh, it wasn't just ME who had to adjust. There were also others, too, and that was the really hard part.
You now understand that fibromyalgia accounted for your constant pain, your irritable bowel and bladder, your allergy problems, and also for your lack of endurance and non-sleep routine. You know you have had memory blanks, word mix-ups, and the basic "irritable everything." At this point. you have a name for it, you have a personal, workable understanding of it, and you know you have to make a lot of adjustments. You also have to try to get others to catch up with you.
For those of us who are overachievers, it is important to find ways to function without creating more pain for ourselves. We are independent by nature, and it is hard to ask others for help. Realizing you can't do it all may take some time. It is not an abuse to ask another for assistance. It's just another adjustment.
Keep your head up and remember, a little adjustment goes a long way with FMS!
You now understand that fibromyalgia accounted for your constant pain, your irritable bowel and bladder, your allergy problems, and also for your lack of endurance and non-sleep routine. You know you have had memory blanks, word mix-ups, and the basic "irritable everything." At this point. you have a name for it, you have a personal, workable understanding of it, and you know you have to make a lot of adjustments. You also have to try to get others to catch up with you.
For those of us who are overachievers, it is important to find ways to function without creating more pain for ourselves. We are independent by nature, and it is hard to ask others for help. Realizing you can't do it all may take some time. It is not an abuse to ask another for assistance. It's just another adjustment.
Keep your head up and remember, a little adjustment goes a long way with FMS!
Most Common FMS Symptoms
*muscular pain, aching and/or stiffness, especially in the morning (100%)
*badly disturbed sleep (nearly 100%)
*symptoms worse in cold or humid weather (nearly 100%)
*a history of injury or trauma within the year before the symptoms started (nearly 100%)
*depression (70 - 100%)
*irritable bowel syndrome (34 - 73%)
*severe migraine or non-migraine headaches (25 - 60%)
*Raynaud¹s phenomenon (30 - 50%)
*anxiety (24%)
*Sicca syndrome (dry eyes and/or mouth - 18%)
*osteoarthritis (12%)
*rheumatoid arthritis (7%)
*substance abuse (3 - 6%)
Other Common Conditions Associated with FMS include Allergies, Bruxism, Chronic rhinitis, Digestive disturbances, Dizziness, Dyslexia, Easy bruising, Hair loss, Irritability, Lyme disease, Mood swings, Night cramps, Panic attacks, Phobias, Photophobia, Premenstrual syndrome, Recurrent bladder sensitivity or infections, Recurrent viral infections, Restless leg syndrome, Short term memory loss (³brain fog²), and Sleep apnea.
*badly disturbed sleep (nearly 100%)
*symptoms worse in cold or humid weather (nearly 100%)
*a history of injury or trauma within the year before the symptoms started (nearly 100%)
*depression (70 - 100%)
*irritable bowel syndrome (34 - 73%)
*severe migraine or non-migraine headaches (25 - 60%)
*Raynaud¹s phenomenon (30 - 50%)
*anxiety (24%)
*Sicca syndrome (dry eyes and/or mouth - 18%)
*osteoarthritis (12%)
*rheumatoid arthritis (7%)
*substance abuse (3 - 6%)
Other Common Conditions Associated with FMS include Allergies, Bruxism, Chronic rhinitis, Digestive disturbances, Dizziness, Dyslexia, Easy bruising, Hair loss, Irritability, Lyme disease, Mood swings, Night cramps, Panic attacks, Phobias, Photophobia, Premenstrual syndrome, Recurrent bladder sensitivity or infections, Recurrent viral infections, Restless leg syndrome, Short term memory loss (³brain fog²), and Sleep apnea.
Books of Interest
There are various books on the market, in your library, on the internet, etc. that discuss and give hope to many suffering from Fibromyalgia. In my 20+ years of searching for treatments, reasons, answers, etc., I have collected this list. I do not endorse any of these books as everyone suffers differently. They are in no particular order. Karekountry
1. What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Fibromyalgia: The Revolutionary Treatment That Can Reverse the Disease by R. Paul St. Amand,Claudia Craig Marek
2. Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain: A Survival Manual by Devin J. Starlanyl,Christopher R. Brown,Mary Ellen Copeland
3. From Fatigued to Fantastic: A Proven Program to Regain Vibrant Health Based on New Scientific Study Showing Highly Effective Treatment for Chronic by Jacob Teitelbaum, Act (Editor)
4. Handbook for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Muscle Pain by Gayle Backstrom,Bernard R. Rubin
5. Inside Fibromyalgia with Mark J. Pellegrino, MD: The New Prescription for Healing
by Mark J. Pellegrino,David Schumick (Illustrator)
6. The Fibromyalgia Nutrition Guide by Joe M. Elrod,Mary Moeller
7. MemoryMinder : Personal Health Journal (a health and symptoms diary) by Frances E. Wilkins,D. Wilkins
8. The Bible Cure for Chronic Fatigue and Myalgia: Ancient Truths, Natural Remedies and the Latest Findings for Your Health Today by Don Colbert
9. Freedom from Fibromyalgia: The 5-Week Proven Program to Conquer Pain and Banish the Demon by Nancy Selfridge,Franklynn Peterson
10. Fibro-myalgia: A Comprehensive Approach by Miryam Ehrlich Williamson,Foreword by David A. Nye
11. The Fibromyalgia Help Book: A Practical Guide to Living Better with Fibromyalgia
by Jenny Fransen,I. Jon Russell
12. Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofas by Starlanyl
13. The Fibromyalgia Advocate: Getting the Support You Need to Cope with Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome by Devin J. Starlanyl,Foreword by Hal Blatman
14. Healing Joint Pain Naturally: Safe and Effective Ways to Treat Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Other Joint Diseases by Ellen Hodgson Brown
15. The Fibromyalgia Relief Book: 213 Ideas for Improving Your Quality of Life
by Miryam Ehrlich Williamson,Foreword by Mary Anne Saathoff
16. Fibromyalgia: The New Integrative Approach: How to Combine the Best of Traditional and Alternative Therapies by Milton Hammerly
17. I Was Poisoned by My Body: The Odyssey of a Doctor Who Reversed Fibromyalgia, Leaky Gut Syndrome and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Naturally by Gloria Gilbere,Janice Phelps (Editor)
18. All about Fibromyalgia: A Guide for Patients and Their Families by Daniel J. Wallace,Janice Brock Wallace
19. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Other Invisible Illnesses: A Comprehensive and Compassionate Guide by Katrina Berne,Daniel Peterson
20. From Fatigued to Fantastic: A Manual for Moving beyond Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia by Jacob Teitelbaum
21. America Exhausted: Breakthrough Treatments of Fatigue and Fibromyalgia by Edward J. Conley
22. Fibromyalgia: Simple Relief through Movement by Stacie L. Bigelow
23. Making Sense of Fibromyalgia by Daniel J. Wallace,Janice Wallace,Janice Brock Wallace
24. Your Personal Guide to Living Well with Fibromyalgia by Krista Reese (Editor),Shawn Carson (Illustrator),Doyt Conn,Jane Zanca,Dianne Witter,Designed by Audrey Graham,Jennifer Rogers
25. The Fibromyalgia Relief Handbook by Chet Cunningham
26. The Arthritis Foundation's Guide to Good Living with Fibromyalgia by Arthritis Foundation
27. Dear World, Fibromyalgia People Speak out.: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Fibromyalgia from the People Who Suffer from It. by Dawna L. Vance,With Jan McDonald
28. Fibromyalgia and the MindBodySpirit Connection: 7 Steps for Living a Healthy Life with Widespread Muscular Pain and Fatigue by William B. Salt,William Salt,Edwin H. Season,Edwin H. Season,Shelley Salt (Illustrator),Susan Sherron (Photographer)
29. The Fibromyalgia Handbook by Harris H. McIlwain,Debra F. Bruce
30. Alternative Medicine Guide to Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia by Burton Goldberg, lternative Medicine Digest Editors
31. Overcoming Fibromyalgia!: A Guide for Recovery by Mary Moeller
32. Reversing Fibromyalgia: Practical Common Sense Guide to Overcoming Fibromyalgia, Chronicfatigue and Related Symptoms by Joe M. Elrod
33. A Companion Volume to Dr. Jay A. Goldstein's Betrayal by the Brain: A Guide for Patients and Their Physicians by Katie Courmel,Jay A. Goldstein
34. Betrayal by the Brain: The Neurologic Basis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia Syndrome, and Related Neural Network Disorders by Jay A. Goldstein
35. Fibromyalgia a Handbook for Self Care and Treatment: Five Types, Five Tests, Five Treatments by Janet A. Hueme,Janet A. Hulme
36. What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Pediatric Fibromyalgia by R. Paul St Amand,Claudia Craig Marek
37. The CFIDS/Fibromyalgia Toolkit: A Practical Self-Help Guide by Bruce F. Campbell
38. When Muscle Pain Won't Go Away: The Relief Handbook for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Muscle Pain by Gayle Backstrom,Bernard Rubin
39. Women Living with Fibromyalgia: Refusing to Suffer in Silence by Barbara Keddy,Foreword by T. J. Murray
40. The Arthritis Helpbook: A Tested Self-Management Program for Coping with Arthritis and Fibromyalgia by Kate Lorig,James F. Fries
41. Fibromyalgia Cookbook: More than 120 Easy and Delicious Recipes by Shelley Ann Smith,Alison Bested
42. The Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Resource Book and Life Planner Workbook by
Dawn Hughes
43. Fibromyalgia: A Leading Expert's Guide to Understanding and Getting Relief from the Pain That Won't Go Away by Don L. Goldenberg
44. Prolo Your Fibromyalgia Pain Away!: Curing Disabling Body Pain with Prolotherapy
by Ross A. Hauser,Marion A. Hauser
45. Amalgam Illness: Diagnosis and Treatment: What You Can Do to Get Better, how Your Doctor Can Help You by Andrew Hall Hall Cutler
46. Understanding Fibromyalgia: A Guide for Family and Friends by Betty Dotterer,Paul Davidson
47. New Hope for People with Fibromyalgia: Your Friendly, Authoritive Guide to the Latest in Traditional and Complementary Solutions by Theresa Foy Foy DiGeronimo,Joseph E. Scherger
48. The Sam-E Handbook: The Fast, Natural Way to Relieve the Pain of Arthritis, Alleviate the Discomfort of Fibromyalgia, and Overcome Depress by Nancy Stedman
49. Autogenic Training: A Mind-Body Approach to the Treatment of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Syndrome by Micah R R. Sadigh
50. Women Living with Fibromyalgia: Refusing to Suffer in Silence by Barbara Keddy, T. J. Murray
51. Fibromyalgia Relief: The Sam-E Solution by Joseph K. Egbebike,Bob Calleja (Illustrator)
52. Taking Charge of Fibromyalgia by Julie Kelly,Contribution by Jacob Teitelbaum, Contribution by Jay A. Goldstein
53. CFIDS,Fibromyalgia,and the Virus-Allergy Link: New Therapy for Chronic Functional Illnesses by R. Bruce Bruce Duncan
54. Reversing Fibromyalgia: How to Treat and Overcome Fibromyalgia and Other Arthritis-Related Diseases by Joe M. Elrod
55. Alternative Treatments for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Insights from Practitioners and Patients by Mari Skelly,Andrea Helm,Foreword by Paul B. Brown
56. Supplements for Fibromyalgia: Natural Aids for Overcoming Fibromyalgia and Other Related Disorders by Joe M. Elrod
57. Fibromyalgia: Beginning the Road to Recovery Manufactured by Woodland Publishing
58. Fibromyalgia and Muscle Pain: What Causes It, how It Feels and What to Do about It by Leon Chaitow
59. The Fibromyalgia Survivor by Mark J. Pellegrino,David Schumick (Illustrator)
60. Fibromyalgia and Muscle Pain: Your Self-Treatment Guide by Leon Chaitow
61. Chronic Muscle Pain Syndrome by Paul Davidson
62. Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Practitioner's Guide to Treatment by Leon Chaitow, Graeme Chambers (Illustrator)
63. What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Fibromyalgia: The Revolutionary Treatment That Can Reverse the Disease by R. Paul St. Amand
64. Pain-Free with Magnet Therapy: Discover How Magnets Can Help Relieve Arthritis, Sports Injuries, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Pain by Lara Owen
65. Superior Healing Power of SAMe: Natural Relief for: Depression, Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia by Sherry Torkos,Karolyn A. Gazella
66. Clinician's Guide to Controversial Illnesses: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities by Renee R. Taylor, Fred Friedberg, Leonard A. Jason
67. Chronic Muscle Pain Syndrome by Paul Davidson
68. Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Physical Therapy Management by Kathryn Stogner Henderson
69. Lifting the Bull: Back Pain, Fibromyalgia, and Environmental Illness by Diane Dawber
70. Healing Joint Pain Naturally: Safe and Effective Ways to Treat Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Other Joint Diseases by Ellen Hodgson Brown
71. Creative Pain Management: The Fibromyalgia Guide Book by Dan Gibson
72. Living Life Free from Pain: Treating Arthritis, Joint Pain, Muscle Pain, and Fibromyalgia with Maharishi Vedic Medicine by Kumuda Reddy,Janardhan Reddy,Cynthia Lane
73. Treating Fibromyalgia Naturally by Woodland Publishing
74. Understanding Post-Traumatic Fibromyalgia: A Medical Perspective by Mark J. Pellegrino
75. Myofascial Pain and Fibromyalgia: Trigger Point Management by Edward S. Rachlin
76. Alternative Treatments for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Insights from Practitioners and Patients by Mari Skelly,Andrea Helm,Foreword by Paul B. Brown
77. Arthritis Helpbook: A Tested Self-Management Program for Coping with Arthritis and Fibromyalgia by Kate Lorig,James F. Fries
78. Autogenic Training: A Mind-Body Approach to the Treatment of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Syndrome by Micah R R. Sadigh
79. Betrayal by the Brain: The Neurologic Basis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia Syndrome, and Related Neural Network Disorders by Jay A. Goldstein
80. CFIDS,Fibromyalgia,and the Virus-Allergy Link: New Therapy for Chronic Functional Illnesses by R. Bruce Bruce Duncan,R. B. Duncan
81. Chronic Muscle Pain Syndrome by Paul Davidson
82. Clinical Overview and Pathogenesis of the Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, and Other Pain Syndromes by I. Jon Russell
83. Curing Fibromyalgia Naturally with Chinese Medicine by Bob Flaws
84. The Essential Arthritis Cookbook: Kitchen Basics for People with Arthritis, Fibromyalgia and Other Chronic Pain and Fatigue Arthritis Center,Linda Hachfeld (Editor),Faith Winchester (Editor)
85. Fibromyalgia by BIGELOW
86. Fibromyalgia by Chanchal Cabrera
87. Fibromyalgia: A Handbook for Self Care and Treatment by Janet A. Hulme
88. Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome : A Survival Manual by Devin J. Starlanyl
89. Fibromyalgia and Muscle Pain: What Causes It, how It Feels and What to Do about It by Leon Chaitow
90. The Fibromyalgia Chef: How to Beat the Fifty Conditions That Affect People over Fifty by Mark J. Pellegrino
91. Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Repetitive Strain Injury: Current Concepts in Diagnosis, Management, Disability, and Health Economics by Frederick Wolfe,Geoffrey O. Littlejohn,Irving E. Salit,Andrew Chalmers (Editor)
92. Fibromyalgia Cookbook: A Daily Guide to Becoming Healthy Again by Mary Moeller
93. The Fibromyalgia Handbook by Barbara A. Gibson
94. The Fibromyalgia Handbook by Harris H. McIlwain,With Debra Fulghum Bruce
95. Fibromyalgia: Hope from a Completely New Perspective by William Glasser
96. Fibromyalgia - Managing the Pain: Understanding the Syndrome and Managing Its Pain by Mark J. Pellegrino
97. Fibromyalgia: My Journey to Wellness by Claire Musickant
98. The Fibromyalgia Recipe Book by Shelley Ann Ann Velekei
99. Fibromyalgia : Relief from Chronic Muscle Pain by Paul Davidson (Illustrator)
100. Fibromyalgia: Stretching Your Way out of Pain by Gaye Grissom-Sandler,June G. Grissom (Illustrator),Michael Palumbo (Photographer)
101. Fibromyalgia Sumatriptan by Barbara A. Gibson
102. The Fibromyalgia Supporter by Mark J. Pellegrino
103. Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Current Research and Future Directions in Epidemiology, Pathogenesis and Treatment by Stanley R. Pillemer
104. Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Getting Healthy by Jeanne L. Melvin
105. Fibromyalgia Syndrome : Physical Therapy Management by Kathryn Stogner Henderson
106. Fibromyalgia: The Old Syndrome of Diffuse Fibrositis ("Fibrodynia Syndrome")by Ferreyr, Alfredo Marcelo
107. From Fatigued to Fantastic!: A Manual for Moving beyond Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia by Jacob Teitelbaum
108. Laugh at Your Muscles: A Light Look at Fibromyalgia by Mark J. Pellegrino
109. Laugh at Your Muscles II: A Second Light Look at Fibromyalgia by Mark J. Pellegrino,Barbara Dawkins
110. Living Better with Fibromyalgia by Arthritis Foundation Staff
111. Living Free from Pain: Treating Arthritis, Joint Pain, Muscle Pain, and Fibromyalgia with Maharishi Vedic Medicine by Kumuda Reddy,Cynthia Lane
112. Living with Fibromyalgia by Christine Graggs-Hinton
113. Malic Acid and Magnesium for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Syndrome by Billie Jay J. Sahley
114. Managing Fibromyalgia: A Six-Week Course on Self Care by Barbara Penner
115. The Metabolic Treatment of Fibromyalgia by John C. Lowe,Jackie G. Yellin
116. Multidisciplinary Approaches to Fibromyalgia by Jacobson
117. Muscle Pain, Myofascial Pain, and Fibromyalgia: Recent Advances by Maria Adele Giamberardino (Editor),Leonardo Vecchiet
118. Myofascial Pain and Fibromyalgia Syndromes: A Clinical Guide to Diagnosis and Management by Peter Baldry,Muhammad B. Yunus,Brian Hazleman
119. Myofascial Pain and Fibromyalgia: Trigger Point Management by Isabel S. Rachlin,Edward S. Rachlin
120. Natural Choices for Fibromyalgia: Discover Your Personal Method for Pain Relief by Jane Oelke
121. The Neuroscience and Endocrinology of Fibromyalgia by Stanley R. Pillemer
122. Overcoming Arthritis: See how Holistic Treatments Can Cure Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Other Conditions by David Brownstein
123. Pain SourceBook: Basic Consumer Health Information about Specific Forms of Acute and Chronic Pain, Including Muscle and Skeletal Pain, Nerve Pain, Cancer Pain, and Disorders Characterized by Pain, Such as Fibromyalgia ...by Karen Bellenir
124. Parting the Fog: The Personal Side of Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by Sue Jones
125. Progress in Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain by Henning Vaery,Harold Merskey
126. Roses and the Oasis: My Story of Fibromyalgia by Andrew H. Knapp,Anna L. Knapp (Photographer)
127. Soft and Easy Exercise for Everyone: Recommended for Fibromyalgia and Osteoporosis by Mary K. Bennett,Judy Palmquist,Q Communications Staff (Illustrator), George Lane (Photographer)
128. Soft Tissue Arthritis: Bursitis, Fibromyalgia, Fibromyositis, Fibrositis, Rheumatism by Fabio Anthony Di,Paul Jaconello
129. We Laughed, We Cried : Life with Fibromyalgia by Kit Gardiser (Editor),Kathleen Kerry (Editor)
130. What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Pediatric Fibromyalgia by Dr R Paul St. Armand,Claudia Craig-Marek
131. When Muscle Pain Won't Go Away: The Relief Handbook for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Muscle Pain by Gayle Backstrom,Bernard R. Rubin
Fibromyalgia: Show Me Where It Hurts
Fibromyalgia: Show Me Where It Hurts juxtaposes the extraordinary human suffering that patients must endure, with the scientific journey to develop effective diagnostic tools and therapies. Patients discuss their struggle with Fibromyalgia, and researchers tell of the hope that fascinating new brain imaging technology has given them in their search for effective treatments. A novel pharmaceutical drug therapy also is discussed, along with graphic proof of its effectiveness.
The DVD Includes:
Patient interviews and frequently asked questions
Fibromyalgia facts and doctor commentary
Explanation of causes and symptoms
Dramatized workings of the central nervous system
Latest research findings from noted Fibromyalgia specialists
Treatment and lifestyle techniques
Patient resources
Run time 37 minutes
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"Unconditional Happiness"
Happiness is not the result of favorable conditions. That's backwards. Favorable conditions result from happiness. So what does it take to be happy? Nothing more than a willingness to be happy.
Happiness comes from the way you respond to life. There are people who have every reason to be miserable, but who still live with happiness and joy. In every life, there is room for happiness.
Everyone has challenges. Everyone has disappointments. Yet they do not have to get you down. True happiness comes not from the absence of problems. True, enduring happiness comes in spite of the problems. Happiness is not a reaction, it is a choice. Let it be yours.
~Author Unknown~
Happiness comes from the way you respond to life. There are people who have every reason to be miserable, but who still live with happiness and joy. In every life, there is room for happiness.
Everyone has challenges. Everyone has disappointments. Yet they do not have to get you down. True happiness comes not from the absence of problems. True, enduring happiness comes in spite of the problems. Happiness is not a reaction, it is a choice. Let it be yours.
~Author Unknown~
Fibromyalgia and CFS @ Bella Online
Please visit fibcfs.bellaonline.com for even more great content about Fibromyalgia and CFS or click on title above.
To participate in free, fun online discussions, this site has a community forum all about Fibromyalgia and CFS located here -
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To participate in free, fun online discussions, this site has a community forum all about Fibromyalgia and CFS located here -
http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=248
Possible Causes of Fibromyalgia-What do you think?
Scientists have not given conclusive possibilities of the actual cause of fibromyalgia. If we find the root cause, can it be prevented or successfully treated? This article explores possible causes of fibromyalgia. Click on Title above to read article.
Food Additive Villains
Monosodium glutamate (MSG): When consumed in large quantities, this flavor enhancer reportedly causes burning sensations, facial pressure, chest pain, headache, and, in rare cases, severe asthma symptoms.
Tartrazine (yellow dye No. 5): This and other food dyes can aggravate chronic hives.
Sulfites: Additives that are often used as antioxidants to preserve wine, dried fruit, shrimp, and potatoes. These additives have been implicated in cases of allergic food hypersensitivities, including potentially life-threatening bronchospasm (constriction of the airways) and asthma symptoms, especially in severe asthmatics who require long-term treatment with oral corticosteroids. Exposure to sulfites, when used in salad bars and in the guacamole served in some restaurants, can trigger asthma symptoms in susceptible asthmatics when they inhale the sulfite fumes from treated foods. These antioxidant additives are sometimes used to prevent discoloration and to keep greens looking perky.
Tartrazine (yellow dye No. 5): This and other food dyes can aggravate chronic hives.
Sulfites: Additives that are often used as antioxidants to preserve wine, dried fruit, shrimp, and potatoes. These additives have been implicated in cases of allergic food hypersensitivities, including potentially life-threatening bronchospasm (constriction of the airways) and asthma symptoms, especially in severe asthmatics who require long-term treatment with oral corticosteroids. Exposure to sulfites, when used in salad bars and in the guacamole served in some restaurants, can trigger asthma symptoms in susceptible asthmatics when they inhale the sulfite fumes from treated foods. These antioxidant additives are sometimes used to prevent discoloration and to keep greens looking perky.
Energy Boosting Fat Fighting Snacks
One thick piece of 100% whole-grain bread topped with nonfat cream cheese and 100% all-fruit preserves.
Nonfat cream cheese and a piece of fresh fruit.
A whole-grain bagel with one tsp of Dijon mustard, one tsp of nonfat mayo and two slices of turkey breast.
One to three whole-grain cookies
One cup of tomato soup, made with skim milk, and two whole grain crackers.
One cup of non instant oatmeal with skim milk and one teaspoon of brown sugar.
Four ounces of nonfat frozen yogurt.
A half-cup of 1 percent or nonfat cottage cheese with fresh or unsweetened frozen or canned fruit.
A variety of fresh-cut raw vegetable & fruit pieces w/3 whole grain crackers, served w/nonfat dip/dressing.
One piece of angel food cake with unsweetened fresh berries.
One piece of whole grain bread with one teaspoon of nonfat mayo and two ounces of water-packed tuna.
One celery stalk stuffed with one tablespoon of nonfat cream cheese or cottage cheese.
One apple or other fresh fruit with three whole-grain crackers.
Sliced fruit and berries mixed into as half-cup of nonfat plain yogurt or nonfat cottage cheese.
Nonfat cream cheese and a piece of fresh fruit.
A whole-grain bagel with one tsp of Dijon mustard, one tsp of nonfat mayo and two slices of turkey breast.
One to three whole-grain cookies
One cup of tomato soup, made with skim milk, and two whole grain crackers.
One cup of non instant oatmeal with skim milk and one teaspoon of brown sugar.
Four ounces of nonfat frozen yogurt.
A half-cup of 1 percent or nonfat cottage cheese with fresh or unsweetened frozen or canned fruit.
A variety of fresh-cut raw vegetable & fruit pieces w/3 whole grain crackers, served w/nonfat dip/dressing.
One piece of angel food cake with unsweetened fresh berries.
One piece of whole grain bread with one teaspoon of nonfat mayo and two ounces of water-packed tuna.
One celery stalk stuffed with one tablespoon of nonfat cream cheese or cottage cheese.
One apple or other fresh fruit with three whole-grain crackers.
Sliced fruit and berries mixed into as half-cup of nonfat plain yogurt or nonfat cottage cheese.
Alternative Fatigue Solutions
Acetyl L-Carnitine
Acetyl L-Carnitine allows for energy production in the brain cells which can be the solution to fibro-fog. The recommended dosage is 1,500 to 3,000 mg daily.
B Vitamins
B vitamins help produce energy. The recommended dosage of a B complex vitamin supplement is 50mg 2 times per day, and for B-12 vitamin, 200-400 mcg daily.
CoQ10
In addition to producing energy, CoQ10 is also an antioxidant, and it can reduce fibro-fog or cognitive dysfunction. The recommended dosage is 100 mg two times daily. Avoid taking it in the evening to avoid an energy pep before bedtime.
Magnesium
Studies have found low levels of magnesium in the blood cells of people with fibromyalgia, which explains why so many people with fibromyalgia feel tired much of the time. Diets high in processed food, caffeine, and sugar also lack magnesium. By adding high magnesium foods to your diet, such as soy products, nuts, whole grains, and fruits, can help increase magnesium levels. You can also take a magnesium supplement of at least 500 mg per day.
Royal Jelly
Royal Jelly contains minerals, enzymes, eighteen amino acids, and full of great B-vitamins. Start with the smallest recommended dosage on the bottle since this supplement can really rev you up.
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