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FDA Approves Again! Fibromyalgia Drugs Making News

{ June 21, 2008 @ 4:53 am } · { Fibromyalgia }
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According to WebMD Health news, FDA Approves Cymbalta for use in Fibromyalgia Patients. Cymbalta is the first anti-depressent to be approved for use and the second FDA approved drug for the treatment of Fibromyalgia.

After 2 studies and 800 + Patients the drug is approved for use. Cymbalta also treats conditions such as:

General Anxiety Disorder

Diabetic Peripheral Neuopathic pain

There has been some questions related to the drug Cymbalta in the past. It was stated in 2006 that Cymbalta causes Suicidal tendancies in young adults. To read more about this claim click here.

With this hanging over the drug it still was FDA approved for use in Fibromyalgia patients. Take with care….

Until next time,

Smiles,

*Note: this blog is for information use only. Questions and diagnosis should be advised by a licensed physician.

Lyrica Information

{ June 17, 2008 @ 7:41 pm } · { Fibromyalgia }
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Lyrica is so far the only drug that has been approved by the FDA to manage Fibromyalgia. 

Lyrica has been approved to treat:

Shingles

Partial Seizures

Nerve Damage associated with Diabetes (Neuropathic Pain)

Fibromyalgia

So far there has been several people reporting this drug has help sedu their pain caused by Fibromyalgia. There has been some reports of side effects and also instructions to not drive or operate machinery while on Lyrica. This is a warning until you are sure you know how Lyrica will affect you.

Side Effects:

Allergic Reations

Weight gain

Swelling in feet and hands (Edema)

Dizziness

Changes in  vision/Blurred vision

Pain, weakeness in Muscles

Living with Fibromyalgia daily is troubling to all effected. The possibility of some relief is a godsend to most. The truth is no one can truly tell you whether or not it is better to take newly approved medications. The decision is up to you.

If you are interested in more information on Lyrica you can view their website by clicking here.

I know how  devistating the episodes of Fibromyalgia can be as I too am a sufferer. “Continue to stay positive and take each day one baby step at a time!” Please write us with any stories Lyrica related or otherwise we would love to hear from you!

Until next time,

Keep smiling!

Fat Cell Study Yields Disturbing Results Part 2

{ June 2, 2008 @ 10:00 am } · { General }
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We are back again today to discuss how the number of fat cells we have can effect our fibromyalgia. This is true because higher numbers of fat cells means more fat can be stored. This can increase blood sugar levels as we all know that diabetes is a co-condition of fibromyalgia.

When the amount of sugar is increased in our blood we have more pain. As a sufferer of fibromyalgia you should be able to feel it. Since what ever amount of fat cells we have at the age of 20 we will likely keep we should be teaching our children the importance of loosing weight while it maybe too late for most of us….they still have a fighting chance.

If you are not sure about diabetes and would like additional information click here and research. Also listed below are some signs of diabetes:

Increased thurst

rapid weightloss

Mood irritablity

blurred vision

Frequent urination

If you have any of these symptoms report to your physician. Also if you would like to read more on symptoms of diabetes you can visit…Life Clinic.

Until next time,

Smiles…

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