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GlobeNewswire.com: Tonix Pharmaceuticals announces enrollment of phase 3 RELIEF trial of TNX-102 SL for management of fibromyalgia is ahead of schedule
From the article: “Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. … announced that due to faster-than-expected enrollment, the company anticipates topline Phase 3 RELIEF results in the fourth quarter of 2020, rather than the first quarter of 2021 as previously guided. RELIEF is a potential pivotal study of TNX-102 SL (cyclobenzaprine HCl sublingual tablets) 5.6 mg, a non-opioid, centrally acting analgesic, taken daily at bedtime for the management of fibromyalgia.”
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TreatLyme.net: Is Dapsone a miracle antibiotic for Lyme persisters?
Lyme specialist Dr. Marty Ross shares his clinical experience of using dapsone as a treatment for Lyme disease.
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The Guardian: UK to launch world’s largest genetic study into chronic fatigue syndrome
From the article: “The hope is the study will aid development of diagnostic tests and targeted treatments by pinpointing tiny differences in a person’s DNA that may affect their risk of developing CFS and reveal the underlying causes of the condition.”
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TheMighty.com: Study suggests fibromyalgia patients may have greater risk of self-harm
From the article: “A new peer-reviewed study published early in the journal Arthritis Care & Research looked at the connection between self-harm and several rheumatological conditions. The results suggest that people with fibromyalgia are at a higher risk of self-harm while those who live with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis also have a higher risk.”
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Pain News Network: Long-term use of muscle relaxants has tripled
From the article: “Long-term use of muscle relaxants has nearly tripled in the U.S. since 2005, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, who say the drugs are often prescribed inappropriately for chronic pain and to older adults.”
And an extra…
FunctioningTired.com: Here are the powerful effects of trauma on the brain and body
Caroline from Functioning Tired discusses how childhood trauma primes our bodies for developing chronic illness.
This week on FedUpwithFatigue.com…
New fibromyalgia and Lyme research (June 2020 update)
Chronic illness summit…
The How to Thrive with Chronic Illness and Limited Energy virtual summit will be held July 10-24. Find out more or register for free here.
Fourth of July sales…
Through July 5, Topricin is offering 50% off its fibro cream and other products plus free shipping. No promo code is required!
Read my review of Fibro Cream here. It didn’t work for me, but it works for many people based on the many comments under my review.
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I wear my ActiPatch over a bulged disc in my lower back 24/7 except for when I’m in the shower or sauna. If I don’t, then I’m lame from lower back pain and sciatica within two days.
I know everyone is different, but I’ve had really great results using the ActiPatch for localized pain! You can read my full review here.
I’m Donna, a longtime newspaper reporter, health writer and chronic illness thriver! Fed Up with Fatigue provides weekly news, research, treatments and more to help you live better with fibromyalgia and/or Lyme.
I had fibro for years the pain is onbarable take pills for it the pain is still there can’t sleep IBS gotten worse my whole and l work full time and l can’t fight it anymore I’m 57 years old beat breasts cancer twice and times l just want to end it my husband great support thank God l just don’t what to do anymore regards of the pain is real Elisabeth Oldfield Ajax Ontario
I’m so sorry you’re struggling. Please know you are not alone in what you are facing. There are millions of us like you struggling day to day, too.
If you haven’t done so before, you may want to research Envita Medical Center in Scottsdale, AZ. They are known throughout the world for treating Lyme’s Disease and Stage 4 Cancer.
I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Lyme’s Disease in 2009. I am currently spending 3 months at Envita undergoing treatment for Lyme’s Disease and a host of other things such as mold, toxins, etc. The Fibromyalgia symptoms were actually symptoms of the Lyme’s Disease. After undergoing an extensive battery of tests to find out everything that is “wrong” with your body, Envita will treat the underlying CAUSES of your diseases.
Their website is: http://www.envita.com