Fibromyalgia and Acupuncture
As our Fibro Doctors often explain: "Fibromyalgia is hard to treat, owing both to its chronicity & poorly understood pathophysiology & aetiology. Current treatments target symptoms primarily, & few attempt to address the source. Acupuncture,…
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How Can Botox Be Used to Manage Fibromyalgia?
"Botox injections have been touted as the new 'miracle cure' for fibromyalgia. There are reports of patients with fibromyalgia getting some relief of their tender points that lasts up to three to four months" [1] …
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Fibromyalgia and the Challenges of Parenting
Did you know that Fibromyalgia (FM) is a long-term, non-degenerative disease which causes serious limitations in the lives of sufferers? And as our Fibro Doctors explain to patients: "its average global prevalence is 1.78%, and…
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Exercise and Fibro: How Much is Too Much?
"Many people with fibromyalgia are anxious about exercising because they are scared about making the pain worse. However, research shows that regular exercise is one of the most important things you can do to manage…
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Fibromyalgia and Inflammation, What's the Connection?
As our Fibro Doctors regularly explain to new patients: "fibromyalgia represents a chronic pain pathology characterised by severe musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, disturbances in sleep, and cognitive issues. Despite its presence, the underlying mechanisms of fibromyalgia…
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Fibromyalgia Risk Linked to Trace Elements (Micronutrients)
Our Fibromyalgia Doctors at the London Fibro Clinic would like to inform sufferers about a potential causal link: "A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, shows a surprising link between trace elements and…
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Managing Fibromyalgia Pain: Effective Strategies
Here at the London Pain Clinic, our Fibro Doctors want to ensure that you do not just receive an accurate fibromyalgia diagnosis and a state-of-the-art Holistic Personalised Treatment Plan (which can include multiple modalities encompassing…
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Fibromyalgia Patients With Long-Term Pain Are Abandoned by NHS
Fibromyalgia has been brought into the spotlight by Hollywood luminaries including Lady Gaga and Morgan Freeman - but at least they don't have to rely on the ever-failing NHS According to campaigners: "Sufferers of this…
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What is Stage 4 Fibromyalgia?
Do you have restricted functionality? If so, are you aware that: "as fibromyalgia progresses to stage four (which is secondary in response to an underlying health condition), patients may experience limited functionality. Sufferers may have…
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Is Fibromyalgia an Autoimmune Disease?
As any Fibro Doctor will tell you: "Fibromyalgia (FM) is a multifactorial syndrome which includes not only widespread pain and stiffness, now recognised as major symptoms, but also numerous other somatic [bodily], emotional, and neuro-psychic…
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