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Apr 04, 2005 |
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CFIDS&FM |
Chronic Fatigue, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and Osteoporosis: Is Celiac Disease to Blame?
According to researchers, many patients diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome [and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome] might not realize that their discomfort could be due to celiac disease. One study found that 12 percent of patients with IBS were gluten-intolerant. |
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Jun 25, 2004 |
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CFIDS&FM |
The Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers: Bringing Patients Effective Treatment Across the US
Founded by a physician whose life was altered by chronic fatigue syndrome and a patient who found the help he needed to end his personal struggle with fibromyalgia, The Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers bring proven medically based protocols to the millions of FM and CFS patients nationwide. This is an exclusive interview with the Centers founders, Robert Baurys and Kent Holtorf, M.D. |
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Dec 24, 2003 |
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CFIDS&FM |
The Light Touch: A New Form of Therapy for Fibromyalgia & Other Disorders
Physical therapist Ann Sundgren went from thinking the light-emitting device used in Anodyne Therapy was "hocus-pocus" to singing its praises. And while it's not for everyone, Anodyne Therapy is making big differences in some lives - including those of fibromyalgia patients. |
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Nov 15, 2002 |
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DrugNews |
CFIDS&FM |
FDA and Pharmacia Issue New Warnings for pain Drug: Bextra (valdecoxib)
The labeling is being updated with new warnings following postmarketing reports of serious adverse effects including life-threatening risks related to skin reactions -- including Stevens Johnson Syndrome, and anaphylactoid reactions (serious allergic reactions). In addition, the labeling will state that the drug is contraindicated -- not to be used -- in patients allergic to sulfa containing products. |
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Mar 29, 2001 |
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CFIDS&FM |
Winning Your Disability Case in Three Words…Frequency, Severity and Duration
Scott Davis is a social security and long-term disability insurance attorney in Phoenix, Arizona. Here, he advises people with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia how to keep track of their illness to further their chances of winning their disability case.
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Jul 21, 2008 |
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CFIDS&FM |
A Primer on Blood Pressure – High, Low, Dysregulated
Blood pressure is created as a combination of three factors, explains UK-based ME/CFS/FM specialist Sarah Myhill, MD. In simple terms, she outlines the causes of high & low blood pressure, their diagnosis, and treatments. |
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Jan 10, 2003 |
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CFIDS&FM |
Paul Cheney, M.D., on Balancing the Immune System in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (and Fibromyalgia Syndrome)
Carol Sieverling, a CFIDS patient and support group leader, writes, "CFIDS patients are Th2 activated. This means they over-respond to toxins, allergens, normal bacteria and parasites, and under-respond to viruses, yeast, cancer and intracellular bacteria. Dr. Cheney suggests six products that can help rebalance the immune system." |
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Nov 15, 2002 |
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CFIDS&FM |
The Politics of pain: The Controversy Surrounding Chronic Pain and Opioids
Anne-Marie Vidal writes, "Anyone who lives with chronic pain is acutely aware of many physicians’ difficulty in coming to terms with prescribing adequate pain medication. For us [fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients], this is more than a research or academic issue. We know first hand that pain is debilitating and can erode our standard of living and ability to earn an income."
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Oct 25, 2002 |
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CFIDS |
The Three Phases of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Dr. Paul Cheney's Theory
Carol Sieverling of the CFS & FMS Support Group of Dallas-Fort Worth, writes, "Paul Cheney, M.D., Ph.D., has treated over 5,000 CFIDS patients in the last 15 years. As many patients were followed over time, Dr. Cheney began to suspect that the illness moved through three distinct phases. One of our members saw Dr. Cheney recently, and he brought up a diagram on his computer and offered a refined version of his theory of the 3 phases of CFIDS."
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Jun 22, 2008 |
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CFIDS&FM |
Harris Fibromyalgia Global Impact Survey Depicts Serious Patient Burden - Lack of Physician Education May Contribute to Problem
"These survey findings are so important because they expose the challenges facing people living with Fibromyalgia and validate the tremendous impact of the condition on their lives." – ENFA President Robert Boelhouwer |
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