Archive for January, 2009

Picking Up the Pieces: A Story of One Women’s Debilitating Struggle

As all of us know the debilitating effects Fibromyalgia can have on our bodies. I want to tell you about the grace, inspiration, and love that one women is having on the world.

The story moved me and gave me hope. Though her condition is not Fibromyalgia it will relate to you on so many levels, and maybe give you the same feeling of hope it has offered me.

Diane Dike was a average 23 year old enjoying life as we so often see, when one morning she awoke to a horror her mind was not yet ready for. She could not stand, her feet were twice their normal size, purple in color and no one could tell her why.

[Sounding familiar yet] for two ½ years Diane went through a battery of tests to finally determine see had a rare disease- Cryoglobulinemia. They told her there was no cure for this condition.

At first she was depressed as we all know that feeling. She couldn’t understand why this was happening to her. With god’s grace, Diane was able to create hope and inspiration for millions in her situation.

Second Chance with Saving Grace was born. Diane Dike is an advocate for those who are suffering not just with debilitating disease but every type of suffering known to man. Second Chance with Saving Grace, visits orphanages, hospitals, rescue centers for animals, prisons,and helps provide education and inspiration on environmental issues.

She provides a spark of hope for children with life threatening illnesses, loss of parents, or living in poverty. She promotes healthy environmental changes, healthy attitudes, and a rising light in the hearts of all she touches.

To read more on this inspiring women visit: www.dianedike.org

If you want to be part of Diane’s crusade for hope and inspiration across the world watch this video and get involved.

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Milnacipran: Another FDA Approved Treatment for Fibromyalgia?

On January 14th 2009 Forest Laboratories and Cypress Biosciences announced that the FDA Approved Milnacipran [Savella] for treatment of Fibromyalgia.

The drug seems to have encouraging effects on fibromyalgia suffers however there are some cautions on the drug:

Increased Blood Pressure
Increased Heart Rate
Cardiac Problems
Elevates the liver enzymes

It Should be carefully monitored in people with:

Hypertension
Seizure disorders
Mania
Cardiac disease
Narrow Angled Glaucoma

So how safe is the drug? So far the word is the FDA has approved it with these cautions saying  it could be out in pharmacies as soon as March 2009. As with any anti-depressants it should be monitored in children, and young adults as it can increase thoughts of suicide. And for the rest of us…I guess we just have to wait and see.

If you have concerns or comments about the drug Milnacipran place submit your comments here or to fightingfibromyalgia@gmail.com

Until next time,

Keep taking it one day at a time!

*Note: This is for informational and entertainment purposes only. As we are not a licensed physician please contact your doctor if you are experiencing health problems.

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Fibromyalgia, Eye Disease, and Dr. Brian Boxer-Wachler

We all know about the complicated co-conditions that haunt Fibromyalgia. Diabetes, Eye Diseases like: Cataracts, and Glaucoma, as well as Hyper Tension rittle our lives daily.

We are often looking for ways to prevent this from occurring with little luck. That is why Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler wants to talk to you about the importance of eye examinations.

He is scheduled to be featured on “Dr. Phil’s The Doctors” tomorrow @ 11am. The show will talk about reasons yearly eye examinations are important. Dr. Boxer Wachler is a guru in eye surgery.

The Boxer Wachler Vision Institute is one of the best Vision Centers in the World. Located in Los Angeles California the Boxer Wachler Vision Institute performs some of best treatments modern medicine has to offer for those who suffer with Keratoconus. Additionally the institute provide treatments that can reverse the side effects of earlier Lasik surgery.

Tune into Channel KCAL 9 if you are located in Los Angeles. If you are viewing form outside of Los Angeles you can find out what channel it will air on for you by visiting: http://www.thedoctorstv.com/main/local_listings

Eye disease plagues us each year. Finding out how to prevent it can help you protect yourself in the long run. To find out more about Eye Care, Treatments, and Symptoms you can visit: http://www.boxerwachler.com

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