Skip to comments.
On pain's trail [fibromyalgia]
Los Angeles Times ^
| August 22, 2005
| Shari Roan
Posted on 08/22/2005 10:50:57 PM PDT by Plutarch
Exploring fibromyalgia's mysteries, researchers look to the central nervous system, gaining deeper insight into why we suffer.
...A groundswell of research has begun to expose the underpinnings of the baffling disorder that affects an estimated 6 million to 10 million Americans, most of them women. Not only do the findings have the potential to ease the condition's stigma, they also may provide clues to other illnesses for which there is no clear clause.
Fibromyalgia, experts now believe, is a pain-processing disorder arising in the brain and spinal cord that disrupts the ways the body perceives and communicates pain.
(Excerpt) Read more at latimes.com ...
TOPICS: Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: disorders; health; pain
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-20, 21-40, 41-60, 61-80, 81-82 next last
..arising in the brain...
Vindication at last all those doctors who told patients "It's all in your head."
1
posted on
08/22/2005 10:50:57 PM PDT
by
Plutarch
To: dixie sass
In case you're interested.
2
posted on
08/22/2005 11:05:47 PM PDT
by
BillF
(Fight terrorists in Iraq & elsewhere, instead of waiting for them to come to America!)
To: Plutarch
I know several women who suffer from this, and am so glad to see that it is finally being taken seriously.
3
posted on
08/22/2005 11:10:38 PM PDT
by
ladyinred
(Leftist=Anti American!)
To: Plutarch
4
posted on
08/22/2005 11:13:07 PM PDT
by
Graybeard58
(Remember and pray for Sgt. Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
To: Plutarch; BillF; ladyinred
5
posted on
08/22/2005 11:15:21 PM PDT
by
Graybeard58
(Remember and pray for Sgt. Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
To: Plutarch
6
posted on
08/22/2005 11:15:43 PM PDT
by
Mustng959
(Peace.....Through Superior Firepower)
To: Mustng959
Ping her to number 4 and 5.
It works.
7
posted on
08/22/2005 11:17:34 PM PDT
by
Graybeard58
(Remember and pray for Sgt. Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
To: Plutarch
I was diagnosed with this about 5 yrs ago. IMHO it's just a place to dump the unknowns of common aches and pains and another reason to prescribe lifelong drugs.
8
posted on
08/22/2005 11:22:28 PM PDT
by
abigailsmybaby
("This is the sort of English up with which I will not put." Winston Churchill)
To: Plutarch
Is anyone familiar with the work of John Lowe, D.C.? It is worthwhile checking out his website (www.drlowe.com). He has written a massive tome, "The Metabolic Treatment of Fibromyalgia," in which he states that fibromyalgia is, for the most part, a manifestation of hypothyroidism (or under-treated hypothyroidism). I recommend his work (and his site) to all.
Best,
es
9
posted on
08/22/2005 11:23:40 PM PDT
by
eddiespaghetti
( with the meatball eyes)
To: Graybeard58
10
posted on
08/22/2005 11:24:35 PM PDT
by
Prime Choice
(E=mc^3. Don't drink and derive.)
To: Mustng959
11
posted on
08/22/2005 11:26:40 PM PDT
by
Prime Choice
(E=mc^3. Don't drink and derive.)
To: Prime Choice
I tried Guaifenesin and the pain in my knees is gone. Shoulder pain also. It was not arthritis but unspecified joint pain.
I take 2 to 4 tablets a day.
Available over the counter at Wal-Mart for $8.50 per bottle of 20 caps brand name - Musinex.
12
posted on
08/22/2005 11:28:47 PM PDT
by
Graybeard58
(Remember and pray for Sgt. Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
To: BillF
Having nerve pain is a horrible problem to deal with.I damaged my ulnar nerve,otherwise known as the funny-bone and had surgery to fix it five years ago.The surgery was a breeze but it failed to stop my forearm and hand from feeling cold all the time with needles sticking in it.I either have to continue to live with it or I can try another surgery that moves the nerve to a different location.I can definitely relate to what these people are going through after having to deal with this.
13
posted on
08/22/2005 11:39:13 PM PDT
by
rdcorso
To: Prime Choice
I read the article at the link you provided and found it interesting but it brings up another question to me. The article mention kava kava. I haven't seen that on the market in a long time. Do you know if it was removed and if so, what was the reason?
14
posted on
08/22/2005 11:39:59 PM PDT
by
Graybeard58
(Remember and pray for Sgt. Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
To: abigailsmybaby
Did they use trigger points to diagnose you?
15
posted on
08/22/2005 11:40:34 PM PDT
by
Ruth A.
To: Ruth A.
I don't think so cuz I have no idea what that is.
16
posted on
08/22/2005 11:54:22 PM PDT
by
abigailsmybaby
("This is the sort of English up with which I will not put." Winston Churchill)
To: Fred Nerks; Famishus
17
posted on
08/23/2005 12:04:36 AM PDT
by
mother22wife21
(Welcoming Caleb 6lbs 10ozs 19.75 in at 9:20pm on 07/06/05.)
To: Maeve
This is very important. I want to send this to Father Vincent. Maybe it can be of some help to him.
18
posted on
08/23/2005 12:06:32 AM PDT
by
Siobhan
("Whenever you come to save Rome, make all the noise you want." -- Pius XII)
To: Graybeard58
19
posted on
08/23/2005 12:08:35 AM PDT
by
Prime Choice
(E=mc^3. Don't drink and derive.)
To: mother22wife21
20
posted on
08/23/2005 12:16:24 AM PDT
by
Fred Nerks
(Understand islam understand evil - read THE LIFE OF MUHAMMAD free pdf see link My Page)
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-20, 21-40, 41-60, 61-80, 81-82 next last
Disclaimer:
Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual
posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its
management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the
exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson