Monthly Archives: March 2011

Unlearning Fibromylagia Pain

Quite some years ago, John Sarno, an orthopedic surgeon wrote book on how chronic widespread pain might be a manifestation of emotional pain – people whose bodies are on overdrive and knotted up with body armour. He called it Tension … Continue reading

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Mindfulness Therapy Not So Great in Fibromyalgia -Possible Reasons

Though an earlier uncontrolled study suggested Mindfulness medication could be helpful in FM, a randomized trial did not.  Maybe becoming aware of surroundings, some of which you don’t like, is not helpful?

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Physical Activity and Fibromylagia -Is it Good or Is It Hype?

Only 1/2 of studies show pain benefits in FM from exercise. Most exercise trails are short term (12-20 weeks) and a recent long term study failed to show benefits on followup. Is the idea “all you need is exercise” just hype?

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Easy Control For Bad Menstrual Cramps, Restless Legs in Fibromyalgia, and Occipital Migraines – Using Ivory Scent Oil

Ivory Scent oil patches were found to give quick relief for menstrual cramps and when applied to leg, for restless legs My Daughter and I are doing a survey of women with Fibromylagia. If you have Fibromyalgia, could you be … Continue reading

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Elbow Pain Where Can’t Fully Extend – Posterior Olecranon Impingement

Have a couple cases where cannot fully extend elbow and in considerable pain posteriorly on olecreanon rim. Attempts to exercise it to extension just cause pain. Loose bodies and spurs can cause trouble but are often not visible on xrays. … Continue reading

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