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Apr 28, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
Arthritis Basics - Some Self-Care Ground Rules
"Arthritis simply means pain in the joints. It has been classified into two types...but most sufferers have a bit of both," writes Dr. Myhill. She starts all patients with a few self-care basics. |
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Apr 26, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
Q&A (held Apr. 25) with Dr. William Collinge, PhD – Mind-Body Medicine Researcher Answers Questions about Self-Care & Healing Therapies
Topics covered in this special Q&A ranged from the problems of depression and social isolation to strategies for coping with sleep, cycle management, and stress. |
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Apr 23, 2008 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
Misdiagnosis of Serotonin Syndrome as Fibromyalgia and the Role of Physical Therapists – Source: Physical Therapy, Apr 17 2008
A case report illustrating how careful evaluation by a physical therapist determined that signs and symptoms weren’t consistent with Fibromyalgia – and further evaluation identified serotonin syndrome (serotonin excess within the brain and spinal cord, in this case from an SSRI antidepressant drug, which can have many symptoms). [Source: Physical Therapy, Apr 17 2008] |
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Apr 22, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
Low thyroid, hypothyroidism, and natural hypothyroid therapies - Should we treat with CytomelR or Armour ThyroidR even when thyroid blood tests are normal?
Dr. Podell briefly explains hypothyroidism (low thyroid), the medical difference of opinion on how it should be diagnosed, “mainstream” vs. “natural” treatments, and the often-overlooked hypothyroid diet. |
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Apr 15, 2008 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
Comparison of therapeutic effects of omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid [fish oil] and fluoxetine, separately and in combination, in major depressive disorder - Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, Mar 2008
A double-blinded trial of omega-3 (fish oil) supplementation & a commonly prescribed antidepressant (generic name fluoxetine) found that results among those given the fish oil alone matched results for those given the drug alone. Further, results were "significantly better" for patients taking a combination of omega-3 & fluoxetine than for those taking either alone. [Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, Mar 2008] |
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Mar 26, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
NEW Q&A with ME/CFS and FM Research Reporter Cort Johnson (from the March 7 Live Chat)
Cort is a mine of information on the latest research findings, therapies, and protocols, so you're sure to learn something new. |
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Mar 24, 2008 |
Chat |
CFIDS&FM |
Letters From Our Readers - Q&A Session 03-26-08
Letters From Our Readers - Q&A Session 03-26-08 |
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Mar 04, 2008 |
Chat |
CFIDS&FM |
Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 03-05-08
Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 03-05-08 |
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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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