Monthly Archives: November 2010

Fibromyalgia Treatments – Use of Opioids in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Dr. D

A few of my patients have taken one of the opioids to relieve their pain (such as Oxycodone, Morphine or Fentanyl), although they have had mixed results. I should mention that these drugs are very controversial for treating Fibromyalgia primarily … Continue reading →

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Fibromyalgia Treatments – Use of Analgesics in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Dr. D

In a previous post we’ve covered the use of the 3 major Fibromyalgia drugs that are prescribed for treatment of Fibromyalgia symptoms. Here we are going to address others, beginning with the analgesics. First, we’ll cover the NSAIDs – the … Continue reading →

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Fibromyalgia Treatments – Savella is the 3rd Drug Approved by the FDA

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Dr. D

In January, 2009 the FDA approved the third Fibromyalgia medication for treatment of Fibromyalgia, Savella. And like the other two drugs, Savella was first introduced to address other issues than Fibromyalgia, being marketed in Europe to treat major depression. At … Continue reading →

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Fibro Fog: The Fog-attack Fibromyalgia Symptom

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Dr. D

Fibro Fog, sometimes called brain fog, has a kind of insidious nature as a Fibromyalgia symptom. Fibromyalgia is replete with a variety of symptoms, but Fibro-Fog as a symptom is unusual. In a recent Fibro-fog post we mentioned the feeling … Continue reading →

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Fibromyalgia & Weight Gain: Menopause & Fibromyalgia – Double Trouble

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Dr. D

Fibromyalgia weight gain is a problem that affects both men and women, and one that causes a great deal of stress. However, for some women who suffer from Fibromyalgia weight gain, there is another consideration that adds to the weight … Continue reading →

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Fibro Fog: The Fibromyalgia Symptom of Helplessness

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Dr. D

In many Fibromyalgia sufferers, Fibro Fog, often known as brain fog, is one of the Fibromyalgia symptoms that is dreaded the most. Having pain is something a Fibromyalgia sufferer can handle, because pain is pain. But Fibromyalgia fog is another … Continue reading →

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