This is a guest post from author and blogger Kelly Morgan Deppenwolf The Importance of Getting Your Medical Records Every time I think about accessing my medical records I think of the Seinfeld episode where Elaine’s doctor wrote in her chart that she was a “difficult patient” and wouldn’t let her … [Read more...]
Medications for Fibromyalgia
These posts contain information on various medications used for Fibromyalgia and other related conditions. Some posts discuss medications I have personally taken, their side effects, successes, and failures.
Who is Making Your Health Decisions?
This week's Sunday Inspiration is brought to you by "Last Week Tonight with Jon Oliver". Watch and if it doesn't piss you off, maybe you should "ask your doctor". I watched this the other night at my best friend's and we were all pissed when it was over, for different reasons. But, mainly … [Read more...]
Low dose naltrexone for fibromyalgia
Low dose Naltrexone for fibromyalgia Dr. Jarred Younger has been researching the potential use of Naltrexone for Fibromyalgia pain relief since 2009. One of his earliest studies examined the effect of 50mg of Naltrexone on Fibromyalgia patients and found no significant results. That same year he … [Read more...]
Book Review: Suffered Long Enough by Dr. Bill Rawls
How often have you wished for a doctor who understood what you were going through? I doubt we'd wish chronic pain on anyone, but at the same time, we'd all love to find a doctor who really understands. Dr. Bill Rawls is that doctor, and while you may not be able to visit him in person, he has … [Read more...]
Verapamil for Migraines and Cluster Headaches
Verapamil for Migraines and Cluster Headaches Verapamil is a blood pressure medication that has been found to improve chronic migraines and cluster headaches. I'm actually surprised it isn't used more, and that I hadn't heard about it until the last six months or so. A search of the … [Read more...]
Fibromyalgia and Herpes virus: Is there a connection?
Despite the instant negative reaction to the thought of the Herpes virus and the association with sexually transmitted disease, there are a number of different Herpes virus, including those responsible for Chicken Pox, Shingles, and Epstein Barr (mono). Even the ones with the most negative … [Read more...]
3 Steps for Reducing the Stress of Prescriptions
If there's one thing that those of us with chronic illness know, it's dealing with pills. It seems that our lives are nothing but pills at times. Keeping up with our pill schedule, knowing if we've taken the right pill at the right time can add a huge layer of stress to an already stressful … [Read more...]
Alcohol & Fibromyalgia
The study making the rounds this week seems to show that drinking a few drinks a week (up to 1 a day) can help those of us with Fibro feel better. I've posted in the past that during some of my worst days I craved alcohol and having a drink or two definitely made me feel better. Of course, it's … [Read more...]
Review of Viibryd for depression
Viibryd for depression So about 10 days ago I finally had my appointment with the Psychiatrist to see what could be done about this major case of depression I've been under for the last 3 months. My GP had given me a script for Welbutrin to try in the meantime and while it did help a little, it … [Read more...]
Cymbalta Side Effects (Sweating, Flushing, and more)
I saw my Rheumatologist today for the first time since some of my latest "symptoms" have developed. I told him about the latest Cymbalta side effects, including excessive sweating and the recent facial flushing. He said that both of those are very common side effects of Cymbalta. I also told him … [Read more...]
