Fibronews

Simple and inexpensive ways to Limit swine flu

Doc — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:03:48 +0000

Here’s some good information – I never thought about the nose/throat thing. Sounds simple enough and would be worth it - not just for H1N1, but for any virus. Thought you might want to know this helpful information. This man spoke at WRMC ( Weatherford Regional Medical Center ) last week. Good advice to share with your family and friends.

The Dr. Oz Bait for Vaccines: Why Did He Do It?

Doc — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:51:14 +0000

Dr. Mehmet Oz, talk show host and Vice-Chair and Professor of Surgery at Columbia University is perhaps the most well-known doctors in the U.S. During a recent episode on his talk show, a Walgreens pharmacist gave Dr. Oz a flu shot — which was also given to everyone in his studio audience. (Unfortunately, we cannot [...]

A Negative Verdict for Glucosamine and Chondroitin Supplements

Doc — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:47:19 +0000

The most recent study on glucosamine and chondroitin supplements seriously challenges their effectiveness at providing relief from osteoarthritis pain.

Nutra Pharma Announces Launch of Cobroxin, an Over-the-Counter (OTC) Treatment for Stage 2 (Moderate to Severe) Chronic Pain

Doc — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:04:16 +0000

Cobroxin is the first OTC pain reliever clinically proven to treat Stage 2 (moderate to severe) chronic pain. The drug, which was developed by Nutra Pharma’s wholly-owned drug discovery subsidiary, ReceptoPharm, will be available as an oral spray for treating lower back pain, migraines, neck aches, shoulder pain, cramps and neuralgia and as a topical gel for treating repetitive stress, arthritis, and joint pain

What is sciatica?

Doc — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:02:32 +0000

Sciatica is pain, tingling, or numbness produced by an irritation of the nerve roots that lead to the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is formed by the nerve roots coming out of the spinal cord into the lower back. Branches of the sciatic nerve extend through the buttocks and down the back of each leg to the ankle and foot. What causes sciatica?

What Should an FM or ME/CFS Patient Do About the Swine Flu?

Doc — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:35:06 +0000

In June 2009 the World Health Organization declared that the spread of a novel H1N1 Swine Flu had reached pandemic levels. At the time of this writing, the swine flu has become widespread in the southern United States, especially the Southeast. However, the illness prevalence, the number of doctor visits, and the morbidity is still no worse than the usual seasonal influenza.

Diet & Nutritional Supplement Recommendations from Leading Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Physicians

Doc — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:53:21 +0000

We’ve all heard the expression “you are what you eat.” While there is no question that diet and nutrition have a significant impact on overall good health, the extent to which this is true in people suffering from disease is a subject of much debate and has been the topic of many research studies.

What is Savella ?

Doc — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:15:08 +0000

Savella affects certain chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters. An abnormality in these chemicals is thought to be related to fibromyalgia. Savella is not used to treat depression but how it works in the body is similar to how some antidepressants work.

Milnacipran (Savella) for fibromyalgia: What makes it different?

Doc — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:15:53 +0000

Milnacipran, marketed under the brand name Savella in the United States, is the latest drug to receive Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the management of fibromyalgia. The FDA approved fibromyalgia indications for two other drugs — pregabalin (Lyrica) and duloxetine (Cymbalta) — in 2007 and 2008, respectively.

Fibromyalgia treatment: Does gabapentin relieve symptoms?

Doc — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:11:51 +0000

Only one high-quality clinical trial has looked at gabapentin (Neurontin, Gabarone) as a fibromyalgia treatment. In that study, the drug reduced participants' reported pain, fatigue and sleep disruption more effectively than did a placebo.