Explore the medications commonly used to treat Fibromyalgia, including pain relievers, antidepressants, and other options to manage symptoms effectively.
The Food and Drug Administration has just issued what’s called a “Medwatch Alert” warning that Epidural steroid injections or “ESIs” for back and neck pain can be extremely dangerous. The alert says: “Injection of corticosteroids into the epidural space of the spine may result in rare but serious adverse events, including loss of vision, stroke, paralysis, and death.” Epidural steroid injections – and catastrophic injuries from them – were the subject of my debut investigation for The Dr.…
We have received so many complaints about duloxetine side effects that we have lost count. Far more disturbing is the number of people who tell us how hard it is to discontinue this drug. Decades ago doctors might have told patients taking a drug like Cymbalta that if they experienced anxiety, irritability, or strange sensations after stopping the drug, it was probably their underlying psychological problem returning. Now we know it is withdrawal from the medicine.…
Action Steps to get Fibromyalgia Pain relief Here are the best action steps to get started with on your journey to get fibromyalgia pain relief. 1) Use Anti-Oxidant Rich Herbs: Add turmeric, ginger, oregano, garlic, basil, thyme, and rosemary to as many dishes as possible and drink organic herbal teas on a regular basis. you can get fibromyalgia Pain relief by using anti-oxidant herbs. 2) Change Your Diet: Follow an Anti-Inflammatory nutrition plan here and consider the auto-immune diet and/or the…
In a recent post regarding the use of medical marijuana for Treating Fibromyalgia symptoms, comments were made regarding the helpfulness of a similar product called CBD oil (cannabidiol). What exactly is CBD oil for Treating Fibromyalgia and is it the same as medical-grade marijuana? What exactly can it do for fibromyalgia? Is It Legal? The first thing you should know about CBD oil is that it is completely legal in the United States as long as…
Fibromyalgia Pain: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can be helpful, especially when used for inflammation that comes from traumatic injuries (sprains, strains, accidents, etc.). Help For Fibromyalgia Sufferer They can also be effective in relieving pain and inflammation associated with chronic pain syndromes including all forms of arthritis and some cases of Fibromyalgia Pain. However, long-term use of these medications can cause a host of unwanted side effects, and NSAIDs do not actually correct the cause of pain.…
If someone could give you a vaccine that would cure your fibromyalgia, would you do it? That may sound like a dream, but it’s closer to reality than you might think. Los Angeles-based biomedical firm EpicGenetics and Massachusetts General Hospital researchers are seeking approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to conduct a clinical trial next year to test the Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine as a potential treatment for fibromyalgia. “BCG is a generic tuberculosis vaccine that…
The pain of fibromyalgia might be eased with injections of the painkiller lidocaine, a new study suggests. People with fibromyalgia complain of chronic pain throughout their body as well as increased sensitivity to pain. Doctors often have trouble treating this pain because it’s unclear what causes it, the study authors noted. In the new study, injecting lidocaine into peripheral tissues — such as the muscles in the shoulders or buttocks — effectively reduced pain sensitivity, the researchers found. “We hypothesized that if…
Despite the claims of some government agencies, research has shown that the overwhelming majority of addictions do not start with a prescription, and most opioid prescriptions do not cause addiction. When 58-year-old Zyp Czyk* had a serious mountain biking accident in June, she refused to go to the emergency room even though her injuries knocked her out cold and her husband pleaded for her to seek help. Instead, Czyk slept for two days—contrary to the…
Sometimes prescription drugs are warranted in acute conditions and can save lives. But more often than not, prescription drugs for chronic health conditions can actually deteriorate your health in the long run, and many people are overprescribed drugs that cover up the underlying health issue found in their lifestyle or diet choices. There are some major downfalls of relying on pills for a chronic condition. Western medicine tends to focus on managing and suppressing individual symptoms…
People around the world are becoming increasingly aware of natural remedies and alternative medicine. However, this does not change the attitude of Big Pharma to enforce their drugs on an open-mouthed public despite their numerous and well-documented, harsh side-effects. The almighty health benefits of cannabis are becoming increasingly accepted in mainstream society and are being bolstered by numerous recent studies. The Foria Relief Company has even invented a vaginal suppository, based on aromatic cocoa butter,…