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What increases my risk for complex regional pain syndrome?
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) also referred to as RSD is a chronic condition
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Does therapeutic touch help treat fibromyalgia?
Therapeutic touch, such as various forms of massage therapy can be very beneficial when the
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Does meditation help treat fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a biological disorder, and we know that meditation helps reduce stress and
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Is fibromyalgia a real disease?
Fibromyalgia like many other disorders often called disease is actually a syndrome, a collective
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What should I eat after being diagnosed with fibromyalgia?
Just like many treatments for fibromyalgia, there is no cookie cutter answer to this question. A
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When was fibromyalgia first diagnosed?
The symptoms of what we call fibromyalgia today were described in the 1700’s. By the
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Can fibromyalgia cause anxiety?
While fibromyalgia does not cause anxiety, learning to deal with the symptoms, finding the right
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Should I continue working if I have fibromyalgia?
Whether to continue working with fibromyalgia depends upon how your fibromyalgia symptoms affect
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Is fibromyalgia a syndrome?
In 1993 the World Health Organization officially recognized the
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How effective is counseling for treating fibromyalgia?
Pain from any source affects many physical, emotional and social aspects of one’s life,
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Can fibromyalgia mimic osteoarthritis?
Fibromyalgia symptoms cannot only mimic osteoarthritis, it can coexist with it.
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Can fibromyalgia symptoms improve?
The short answer is yes. However, it will take some work on your part.
Identifying
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How does my diet affect my fibromyalgia?
To minimize symptoms, avoid foods that are high on the glycemic index. We know that empty
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Does milnacipran cure fibromyalgia?
First we must determine what causes fibromyalgia, and thus far, all we have are theories,
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What other illnesses cause fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia has been linked to several disorders that commonly occur with it, more than with
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