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Dr. Liptan answers 7 tough questions on fibromyalgia pain: Why won’t my doctor prescribe opiates? What meds make fibro pain worse? How much pain is too much? Is there a place for opiates in fibro pain treatment? How do I know when I’ve done the right amount of exercise? Etc.

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Dr. Liptan visited the fibromyalgia group I co-lead, giving an overview of the pain cycle, ideas for treating each part of it, plus why fibromyalgia pain is hard to treat.

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As a Health Coach who specializes in helping women with fibromyalgia, I read a ton of info on fibromyalgia. “Figuring Out Fibromyalgia” is a must-read for anyone with fibromyalgia, or anyone who knows someone with fibro. It’s one of the best books out there for both the newly diagnosed and those more educated.

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Some underlying causes of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, testing options, my experiences, and cortisol chart comparisons from 2009 to 2011.

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A recap of the info provided during the April 2011 seminar: what trigger points are, how they’re formed, how they affect us, prevention and treatment options.

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When Jennifer began having symptoms she didn’t understand she felt embarrassed and hopeless. We talked once and I was able to give her some needed physician referrals and peace of mind.

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Managing Your Energy

December 18, 2010

Occupational Therapist, Jodi Johnson, speaks to the Fibromyalgia – ME/CFS Support Center community about how we can best manage our energy.

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