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20 hrs ago | About.com

FDA May Ban Common Fibromyalgia Painkillers

BREAKING NEWS: A federal advisory panel has recommended that the FDA ban Vicodin and Percocet -- two painkillers used widely by people with fibromyalgia and a multitude of other chronic pain conditions -- as well as several other similar drugs.

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Related Topix: Health, Medicine, Vicodin, Acetaminophen/Hydrocodone (generic), Medication, Percocet, Acetaminophen/Oxycodone (generic), Pain, Tylenol, Tempra, Acetaminophen (generic)

Fri Jul 03, 2009

News-Messenger

Hospital, foundation offering support

The Bellevue Hospital and the Northeast Ohio Arthritis Foundation are teaming together to offer an arthritis and fibromyalgia support group.

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Related Topix: Arthritis, Medicine, Health, Bellevue, OH

Thu Jul 02, 2009

Netscape

Brain Fog and Fibromyalgia

Brain Fog and Fibromyalgia >> Posted By blhoward 20 hours, 39 minutes ago in Health & Fitness > Brain fog causes, brain fog symptoms and natural cures for brain fog including nootropics.

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Related Topix: Health

Wed Jul 01, 2009

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Central motor control failure in fibromyalgia: a surface electromyography study

Fibromyalgia is characterised by diffuse musculoskeletal pain and stiffness at multiple sites, tender points in characteristic locations, and the frequent presence of symptoms such as fatigue.

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Related Topix: Health

Tue Jun 30, 2009

HealthDay

Clinical Trials Update: June 30, 2009

Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch and ClinicalConnection.com : Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease If you are at least 40 and a current or former smoker with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic bronchitis or emphysema, you may qualify for this study.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Health, Chronic Bronchitis, Morristown, NJ

Mon Jun 29, 2009

BellaOnline

Fibromyalgia, Depression and Suicide

How does fibromyalgia, depression and suicide relate to one another? Is there a connection? Many with fibromyalgia have fought not to be labeled as "depressed.' This leads many to refuse antidepressants, not wanting to be placed in that category.

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Related Topix: Depression, Health

About.com

Michael Jackson's Death & Painkiller Backlash

It's easy to forget that those of us with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome sometimes take drugs that are downright scary.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Health, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Medicine, Medication, Demerol, Meperidine (generic), Pain

Health

Chronic Pain Often Causes Brain Fog

Fibromyalgia patients often experience a loss of mental clarity and problems with memory.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Pain, Back Pain, Arthritis, Anaheim, CA

Sun Jun 28, 2009

PennLive.com

Acupuncture works, users say

June Pecukonis of Upper Allen Twp. has been seeing Linda D'Agostino, a licensed acupuncturist with PinnacleHealth System, for acupuncture treatments for about two months for pain related to fibromyalgia and arthritis.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Acupuncture, Health, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry, Arthritis, Pennsylvania

Fri Jun 26, 2009

Zacks Analyst Blog

Cypress Bio Nearing Profitability

Cypress Bio Nearing Profitability By: Jason Napodano, CFA 0 ) Share In January 2009, the U.S. FDA approved Cypress Bioscience's Savella for the management of fibromyalgia.

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, Biotech, Medicine, Cypress Bioscience, Healthcare Industry, Forest Labs, Sales

Thu Jun 25, 2009

MarketWatch

Biotech Stocks: Biotechs set early bullish pace; Jazz shares rally

Biotechnology stocks swung higher Thursday as shares of Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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Related Topix: Biotech, Science / Technology, Financial Markets, Startups, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Health

The Times

RSD support group meet to include small celebration

St. Mary's Hospital, Streator, is hosting a support group for RSD and fibromyalgia survivors and other pain-afflicted individuals.

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Related Topix: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome)

Wed Jun 24, 2009

The South Mississippi Sun Herald

Jazz Pharmaceuticals and UCB Announce Second Phase III Study of...

Preliminary top-line results of second Phase III study show highly significant decreases in pain and fatigue and improved daily function in fibromyalgia patients and confirm results from the first Phase III study PALO ALTO, Calif., and BRUSSELS, June 2 -- press release, regulated information -- Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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Related Topix: Startups, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Health, Texas

The Biotech Stock Blog

DepoMed: Protected by Cash and Headed Higher

DepoMed's two Phase III trials for vasomotor symptoms ended in March 2009 and April 2009.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Hot Flashes, Health, Neurontin, Gabapentin (generic), Medication, Lyrica, Pregabalin (generic), Women's Health

Lincoln-Way Sun

Chiropractor sees results of fibromyalgia treatment

Dr. Mark Huntsman has firsthand knowledge of the devastating effects that fibromyalgia can have on a patient and his or her family members.

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Related Topix: Health, Chiropractic, Medicine

Mon Jun 22, 2009

HealthCentral

MRIs may shed light on fibromyalgia

Receive a FREE OA of the knee pamphlet. Start here. MRIs may shed light on fibromyalgia UPDATED 2009-06-19 Scientists using MRI scans have found that changes in levels of the brain chemical dopamine may explain why the brains of patients with fibromyalgia have less gray matter than people who don't have the condition.

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Related Topix: Health

Sun Jun 21, 2009

Health News Digest

From Fatigued to Fantastic

The most popular and comprehensive book ever written on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and fibromyalgia has been completely revised and updated with the latest scientific information, cutting-edge research and practical advice More than 2.5 million Americans suffer every day with the debilitating effects of chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome ...

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Related Topix: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Health

Fri Jun 19, 2009

HealthDay

Brain Imaging Study Sheds Light on Fibromyalgia

Changes in the levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine may explain brain gray matter reductions experienced by patients with fibromyalgia, a new study suggests.

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Related Topix: Health

Thu Jun 18, 2009

Drkoop.com

I Think I Won

I had my hearing for SSDI on June 11 and my lawyer says I won even though the judge didn't say anything.

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Related Topix: Health

Wed Jun 17, 2009

MediLexicon

Fibromyalgia Patients Show Decreases In Gray Matter Intensity

Previous studies have shown that fibromyalgia is associated with reductions in gray matter in parts of the brain, but the exact cause is not known.

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Related Topix: Health, Louisiana State University

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