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Treating Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Treating fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome takes a lot of work. See what fibromyalgia treatments and chronic fatigue syndrome treatments are available, including prescription drugs, complementary and alternative medicine, and experimental treatment protocols.
Serotonin Levels in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Learn the role of serotonin in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, symptoms of low seratonin and high seratonin levels, medical treatments and natural treatments for low seratonin levels in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Cortisol for Treating Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Multiple studies appear to confirm the effectiveness of cortisol treatment for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. But is cortisol replacement safe for treating fibromyalgia?
Medications Used for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
While no drug is yet approved for chronic fatigue treatment, doctors prescribe an array of them off-label. Find out about the different classes of medications and how they work.
New Fibromyalgia Treatment Options
Several drugs are commonly used for treating fibromyalgia. What are they? How do they work? What do clinic trials show about how effective they are as fibromyalgia treatments?
Using Drug Ads to Benefit Your Health
Learn the dangers of drug advertising and how to use drug ads the right way.
Milnacipran Could Become Fibromyalgia Treatment
The makers of the drug milnacipran are seeking approval to market the NSRI for treating fibromyalgia, an often-debilitating chronic pain condition.
Treatment Options for Fibromyalgia
Explore fibromyalgia treatment options including a multidisciplinary approach, medications, trigger-point injections and acupuncture (dry needling.)
Treatment Options for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
See what treatments are currently available for managing symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and what other treatments are showing promise in clinical trials.
Reduce Stress for Better Health
Five tips for preventing stress in your life to help you better manage your symptoms and overall health.
Information on Lyrica for Fibromyalgia
Lyrica (pregabalin) is the only drug approved for treating fibromyalgia pain. Learn about the side effects, what you should tell your doctor, possible drug interactions and more.
Information on Cymbalta for Fibromyalgia
Learn about Cymbalta, the second drug to be FDA approved as a fibromyalgia treatment.

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