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Dec 23, 2005 |
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CFIDS&FM |
Holiday Cheer is a Challenge for the Chronically Ill: Tips for coping
In addition to getting appropriate medical treatment, chronically ill patients [CFS and FM patients among them] have to figure out how to function in the family, get to work and maintain a social life. And those around them have to figure out how to respond. |
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Nov 21, 2005 |
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CFIDS&FM |
Excerpt from "Pain Free 1-2-3: A Proven Program for Eliminating Chronic Pain Now!" By Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D
Dr. Teitelbaum writes, "This chapter explains how to optimize nutritional support, get adequate sleep, and address hormonal deficiencies. Pain often will not go away until each area of the body’s need is adequately handled." |
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Oct 03, 2005 |
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CFIDS&FM |
Lyme Disease and Its Link to Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome and Unrelenting Fatigue
According to Dr. Kent Holtorf, "Patients suffering with a chronic illness -- and especially those with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome and Unrelenting Fatigue -- should consider Lyme disease as a contributor." |
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Sep 02, 2005 |
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CFIDS&FM |
Treatment for Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue: A Complementary Health Care Perspective
Dr. Steven Ross writes, "Because of the widespread musculoskeletal manifestations of Fibromyalgia (FMS), patients suffering from it are very likely to seek complementary and alternative medicine. This paper will review FMS, with emphasis on complementary and alternative medicine." |
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Aug 17, 2005 |
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CFIDS&FM |
Mentally Managing Fibromyalgia: Excerpt from Dr. Pellegrino's Book Fibromyalgia - Up Close & Personal
Dr. Mark Pellegrino writes, "We can learn how to reduce stress and minimize its effect on FM. Everyone with FM can benefit from mental techniques to manage their physical problems." Learn a few of those effective techniques. |
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May 16, 2005 |
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CFIDS&FM |
Treat Depression and Chronic Pain of Fibromyalgia Separately, U-M Researchers Say
Researchers at the University of Michigan Health System and the University of Cologne, Germany, have used functional imaging of the brain to determine that in patients with the chronic pain syndrome fibromyalgia, their level of depression has little influence on the intensity of pain they experience. |
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Mar 25, 2005 |
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CFIDS&FM |
Time Management Tips for People with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia
About.com CFS & FM guide Pamela Rice Hahn writes, "A 'normal' person might be able to get by with a To Do List or a Day-Timer®. People with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and fibromyalgia need something that's more flexible. Chances are that you'll have more success if you keep a Tasks Notebook." Here are some great tips. |
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Feb 02, 2005 |
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Article,CopingCorner |
CFIDS&FM |
Calling All CFS & FM Activists: Eunice Beck on Lending Your Voice to the Million Letter Campaign
coping Corner columnist Eunice Beck, RN, writes, "Being proactive and making noise is the only way any group gets notice for any cause. The reason that AIDS got so much attention and research money was because those affected by it were very active and vocal. They organized to express their needs and call attention to their cause. We need to so the same. I would encourage all of my readers to become involved in the Million Letter Campaign." |
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Jan 26, 2005 |
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CFIDS&FM |
Feeling Fatigued and Lethargic? Stick Out Your Neck for a Thyroid Check
Even though a simple test can be given to figure out how much thyroid hormone you are producing, many people do not realize that their thyroid gland is responsible for symptoms such as fatigue, if they have an underactive thyroid, or a rapid heartbeat, if they have an overactive thyroid. |
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Nov 15, 2004 |
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CFIDS&FM |
Q & A with Lynne Matallana, President of the National Fibromyalgia Association
Lynne Matallana is President of the National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA) and is the Publisher and Editor-In-Chief of Fibromyalgia AWARE magazine. |
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