About Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue SyndromeGet the latest headlines from the About.com Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome GuideSite.Protein in Virus Linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome- June 29, 2008 We have yet another viral discovery linked to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or MECFS) - and it's a protein in a particular strain of human herpesvirus-6 (HHV-6), a virus long...http://chronicfatigue.about.com/b/a/000095.htm Explaining Fibromyalgia to Your Friends & Family- June 26, 2008 Do you dread the question, "What is fibromyalgia" Or do you know people who refuse to believe in it, mainly because it doesn't seem to make sense It's always difficult...http://chronicfatigue.about.com/b/a/000091.htm Is a Retrovirus in Our DNA Responsible for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Multiple Sclerosis- June 24, 2008 New research points to an ancient retrovirus as a possible partial cause of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or MECFS) and multiple sclerosis (MS). This retrovirus is called HERV-K18, and it's part...http://chronicfatigue.about.com/b/a/000094.htm "Manual Therapy" for Treating Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: What You Need to Know- June 22, 2008 Have you seen or considered seeing a chiropractor, massage therapist or physical therapist for your fibromyalgia (FMS) or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or MECFS) It could be a really...http://chronicfatigue.about.com/b/a/000092.htm Will Ritalin Become a Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatment- June 19, 2008 Based on the results of one small study, two doctors in Spain are calling for a closer look at the ADHD drug methylphenidate (the drug in Ritalin, Methadate and Concerta)...http://chronicfatigue.about.com/b/a/000088.htm Cymbalta Approved as Fibromyalgia Treatment- June 16, 2008 And then there were two! The FDA has approved Cymbalta (duloxetine) for treating fibromyalgia. Lyrica (pregabalin) was approved about a year ago. Cymbalta is an SNRI (serotonin norepinephrine reuptake...http://chronicfatigue.about.com/b/a/000090.htm Potential New Fibromyalgia Treatment - So Just What Does "Well Tolerated" Mean- June 15, 2008 A potential fibromyalgia (FMS) drug being touted as "well tolerated" caused "adverse events" that drove a lot of people out of the study - nearly 20% of people on a...http://chronicfatigue.about.com/b/a/000087.htm What FibromyalgiaChronic Fatigue Syndrome Information is Important to You- June 14, 2008 When I first started this job I asked for your input and feedback, and the things you had to say really helped me get off to a good start....http://chronicfatigue.about.com/b/a/000086.htm |