Supplementing with Ribose (CORvalen)
This study, published in the JACM Nov 2006, showed an average 45 increase in quality of life in CFS/Fibromyalgia patients given 5 gms of a special sugar called Ribose (CORvalen) 2-3 x day. See Full Study.
Lyrica for Fibromyalgia Pain
Lyrica (Pregabalin) for Fibromyalgia pain. We have been using this for Fibromyalgia pain for several years in my clinic as well as at the Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers and have found it to be VERY helpful. For more information, see Lyrica for Fibromyalgia Pain.
Chocolate for CFS & Fibromyalgia
Treating CFS with Dark chocolate has been shown to be healthy, supplying large amounts of anti-oxidants. New research suggests it even helps CFS and Fibromyalgia! See Chocolate for CFS and Fibromyalgia.
IV Nutritional Support for CFS & Fibromyalgia IV (Intravenous) nutritional support gets more support. Most holistic physicians treating CFS and Fibromyalgia have found that IV nutritional support (called the "Standard IV" is very helpful. See IV Nutritional Support for CFS and Fibromyalgia. Acetyl-L-Carnitine for CFS, Cancer Related Fatigue & Fibromyalgia Lose weight and treat your CFS & Fibromyalgia. We have noted for several decades that the nutrient Acetyl-L-Carnitine is low in CFS & Fibromyalgia and this deficiency contributes to both the weight gain (see How Fibromyalgia, CFS, and Stress can Make You Gain Weight!) and fatigue. For more information, see Acetyl-L-Carnitine for CFS and Fibromyalgia. Nitroglycerine Spray for Diabetic Neuropathy
Nitroglycerine spray for diabetic nerve pain. My book Pain Free 1-2-3! (McGraw Hill 2006) goes into great depth on how to treat nerve pain effectively. This study adds 1 more inexpensive option. Nitroglycerin is usually used for angina, but has been used for many other conditions including anal fissures. For more information, see Nitroglycerine Spray For Diabetic Neuropathy. |