Fibromyalgia

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NHS abandoning the poorest and neediest
someone /somewhere else wrote: NHS cash crisis bars knee and hip replacements for obese: Suffolk curb is first evidence of rationing Even patients in pain will be refused surgery John Carvel Social affairs editor The first evidence that financial problems in the NHS are forcing trusts to ratio... 23 Nov 2005 11:21

Hi All:-)
Some of you may remember me, I used to post here about two years ago or so.........I lose track of time so easy sometimes. I have been lurking for a few days, catching up and reading new articles of interest. I was doing pretty good for a time with the fibro but then as usual, I get to a point where nothing helps aga... 1 Dec 2005 00:36

chiropractic and fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is nothing more than a collection of symptoms, i.e., headaches, swollen glands, GI problems, nausea, pain that travels about the body, severe pain during weather changes, numbness in the extremities, sciatica, stiffness during sleep, indigestion, diarrhea, chronic fatigue, zig-zag lines in your vi... 28 Nov 2005 01:33

Vitamin D connection ?
I saw my doctor this week. She had been to a seminar about pain. One discussion was led by a doctor that had found a connection of muscle pain to low Vitamin D levels. He first found it in people that had taken statin drugs for cholestrol problems. The muscle pain is a side effect. He did blood tests on these... 20 Nov 2005 20:01

Merry Go Round Meds
I guess this is my third adjustment. The good news about the Risperdal and Cymbalta is that they work very well. The bad news is that they work very well and are too damn expensive. So, while I'm waiting for the Patient Assistance Program, I'm taking: Cymbalta Effexor XR Risperdal (can anyone say 'midnight ... 21 Nov 2005 14:40

Neurologist today..EMG..Tramadol???
To start with, the stupid driver was 30 minutes late, but "Doctors allow you time to be a little bit late." (note sarcasm) After we got caught in rush hour traffic, I was over half an hour late for my appointment. The doctor himself did all the tests, instead of having someone else do part of them. He did things ... 29 Nov 2005 17:20

Should people with RA get the flu shot??
Should people with RA get the flu shot?? Q. Should people with rheumatoid arthritis/other rheumatic diseases get a flu shot? FAQ <http://arthritis.about.com/mbiopage.htm> From Carol & Richard Eustice <http://arthritis.about.com/mbiopage.htm>, Your Guide to Arthritis <http://arthritis.about.com/>. Should... 17 Nov 2005 12:36

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increasing the stage 4 sleep?
I have read and heard many times that one problem with FM is very poor, or completely absent, stage four sleep. I am unable to take any of the serotonin related medications, tricyclics or SSRIs. They all make me hypomanic within a few weeks. Are there any other medications and/or nutritional supplements ... 17 Nov 2005 20:04