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Larry Payton
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I can think of a few reasons why SNRI's might benefit some fibro patients.
-Recent studies have shown norepinephrine plasma levels to be depressed in some fibromyalgia patients.
-Tricyclic antidepressents, which similarly effect norepinephrine l...
For those of us who have this group of symptoms: depression, anxiety/panic, obsessive/compulsive, and procrastination, and it came with the FMS, we discovered that taking an SSRI med in the evening works.
It keeps Serotonin (our brain's chemical ...
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- I am a pharmacist and biochemist who's life has been profoundly impacted by living with a fibromyalgia patient.
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Larry Payton's Blog
The New Fibromyalgia Drugs: Hype or Hope?
Just as in 2007 with Lyrica and again in 2008 with Cymbalta, the fibromyalgia community is abuzz in anticipation of Savella, the third drug approved by the FDA for the treatment of fibromyalgia. That this news should garner such attention is not really surprising given the level of involvement and sophistication among fibromyalgia patients, but we should always remember to temper our expectations with a bit of sobriety. A little rational analysis can tell us a lot about how these drugs were deve… Continue
Posted on March 20, 2009 at 6:00am — 2 Comments
Managing Fibromyalgia: 10 Things You Can Do Today to Regain Control of Your Life
Fibromyalgia is pervasive. If you or a loved one are afflicted, you already know this. Left unmanaged, it can take control of your daily activities, your thoughts, your sleep, and even your interactions with other people. Since fibromyalgia is a long-term chronic disease, most patients eventually come to the realization that it is better to be proactive than to allow further erosion in the quality of their lives. With that in mind, here are 10 things you can do today to start getting your life b… Continue
Posted on March 19, 2009 at 12:00am —
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- At 8:59am on March 19, 2009,
Khürt Williams said… - Hi Larry. Welcome.
- At 8:13am on March 19, 2009,
Tami Brady said…
- Welcoime to Fibromyalgia - You're Not Alone!
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