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Feb 26, 2008 |
Chat |
CFIDS&FM |
Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 02/27/08
Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 02/27/08 |
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Feb 21, 2008 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase III Trial of Pregabalin in the Treatment of Patients with Fibromyalgia – Source: Journal of Rheumatology, Feb 15, 2008
Phase III trial of pregabalin [brand name LyricaR] reports it was “efficacious and safe for treatment of pain associated with FM” at 300, 450, and 600 mg/day, though not without adverse events. [Source: Journal of Rheumatology, Feb 15, 2008] |
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Jan 28, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
Q&A Session (held Jan. 11) with Nancy G. Klimas, MD – A Central Figure in International ME/CFS/FM Research and Treatment
Welcome to ProHealth's Live Chat Q&A (held Jan. 11, 2008) with Dr. Nancy Klimas, MD - a noted immunologist and a world leader in ME/CFS/FM/Gulf War Illness research, treatment, education, and advocacy. |
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Dec 07, 2007 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
Successful use of a primary care practice specialty collaboration in the care of an adolescent with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Source: Pediatrics, Dec 2007
Johns Hopkins adolescent medicine specialists describe ways to improve the collaboration of primary care and subspecialty physicians for patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and children with special health care needs. [Source: Pediatrics, Dec 2007] |
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Dec 01, 2007 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
Medication tolerance and augmentation in restless legs syndrome: The need for drug class rotation – Source: Journal of General Internal Medicine, Dec 2006
RLS case studies illustrating the problems of drug tolerance (declining response over time) and augmentation (a worsening of symptoms due to ongoing treatment), and strategies to avoid them. |
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Nov 18, 2007 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry) – A specialty particularly suited to diagnose and treat Fibromyalgia
Numerous medical professionals and specialists treat Fibromyalgia. But one specialty in particular - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - is especially skilled at diagnosing and treating this chronic condition. |
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Oct 18, 2007 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth in Patients with Interstitial Cystitis and Gastrointestinal Symptoms - Source: Digestive Disases and Sciences, Oct 12, 2007
Lactulose breath testing of IC patients with GI symptoms pointed to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in the majority. Symptoms improved for many with nonabsorbable antibiotic. [Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences, Oct 12, 2007] |
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Oct 18, 2007 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
Interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome: Appropriate diagnosis and management – Source: Journal of Women’s Health, Oct 2007
This review describes the importance of recognizing the symptom overlap between IC/PBS and UTI and focuses on approaches to the diagnosis and management of IC/PBS. [Source: Journal of Women’s Health, Oct 2007] |
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Oct 17, 2007 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
Q&A Session with Pain & Fatigue Research Leader Daniel J. Clauw, MD – October 12, 2007
Welcome to our Live Chat Event with Dr. Daniel J. Clauw, MD - author of the acclaimed article “How do we know that the pain in Fibromyalgia is ‘real’?” |
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Oct 17, 2007 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
Duloxetine and other antidepressants in the treatment of patients with Fibromyalgia - Source: Pain Medicine, Sep 2007
This review of recent FM trials suggests the antidepressant duloxetine – a new selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI) - appears to be “an effective and safe treatment for many of the symptoms associated with Fibromyalgia, particularly for women.” [Source: Pain Medicine, Sep 2007] |
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