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Treating Osteoarthritis and Fibromyalgia

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

Osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia are two health problems that share some common symptoms and they may co-exist in the same patient. Due to the similarity of their main symptoms, osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia may be confused, especially in senior citizens. The characteristic symptoms of both conditions are pain and stiffness in joints and their surrounding areas. The […]

Is there an Effective Detox Diet to Cure Fibromyalgia?

Monday, July 21st, 2008

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects many people within the United States, especially middle-aged women. It is characterized by muscle pain that can be felt throughout the body, joints that are tender to the touch, fatigue and difficulty sleeping. While fibromyalgia is not life threatening, it can wreak havoc with a person’s daily schedule, […]

Treating Fibromyalgia: Herbs that Work

Saturday, July 5th, 2008

Fibromyalgia is a chronic, painful condition that does not currently have a cure. Instead, people who suffer with this painful disorder turn to a variety of treatment options in both the traditional and the alternative realm. Often, the best course of action is a combination of both conventional medications and holistic remedies that can attack […]

The Latest Treatments for Fibromyalgia Look Promising for Sufferers

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Fibromyalgia is being studied constantly.  Its effects are felt by approximately 5 million Americans, yet there is no cure and very few effective long-term treatments.  Until recently, it wasn’t even recognized as a real condition.  The advances being made in the field of fibromyalgia research and treatment are great, but they are certainly not moving […]

Fibromyalgia Treatment: Using Hypnosis Is Certainly The Best Option

Sunday, June 29th, 2008

In a nutshell, fibromyalgia means that a person with the disease will experience pain in different parts of the body which can last from a few months to many years. Most of the pain that is felt is a result of stiff muscles and even stiffness in the bones.
Because fibromyalgia pain is so severe, it […]

Various Means of Fighting Fibromyalgia

Saturday, June 21st, 2008

Fibromyalgia literally means ‘pain in muscles’ and it is considered a syndrome consisting of apparently unrelated symptoms. The major symptom of the syndrome is pain throughout the body.
Other symptoms associated with fibromyalgia include: tenderness of joints, stiffness, fatigue, sleeplessness, increased sensitivity to light, poor concentration, and irritability of the bowels. Fighting fibromyalgia is based on […]