by Cort Johnson | Apr 15, 2017 | Blood Volume, Homepage, POTS, Treatment
Chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) patients have used saline for years to feel better and recover from relapses. That’s really no surprise. The documented low blood volume in both groups suggests that saline would be...
by Cort Johnson | Apr 12, 2017 | Migraine, Treatment
Migraines are common, greatly under-diagnosed and can be devastating. Studies suggest that over 50% of fibromyalgia patients may suffer from migraines and many may not know they have them. One ME/CFS researcher even thinks the underlying brain abnormalities in ME/CFS,...
by Cort Johnson | Apr 10, 2017 | Fibromyalgia, Klonopin, Opioid drugs, Treatment
Doctors and patients are increasingly being warned to avoid opioid painkillers if possible but an important factor in the opioid painkiller issue is often missed. Benzodiazepine drugs, including some like Klonopin that are often used in FM and ME/CFS, when...
by Cort Johnson | Mar 28, 2017 | Coping, Finances, Treatment
Having FM and ME/CFS can be financially challenging but if you’re low on cash or are looking for just ways to save money don’t give up hope. There are many ways to save money on prescription drugs, supplements or even doctors appointments. Did you know,...
by Cort Johnson | Mar 27, 2017 | Antivirals, Fibromyalgia, Pridgen, Treatment
With the Phase III trials looming, the results of Dr. Pridgen’s phase II clinical trials on his antiviral approach to fibromyalgia have been released. His next step – finding a way through the “valley of death” where many drug possibilities...
by Cort Johnson | Mar 18, 2017 | Doctors, Fibromyalgia, Opioid drugs, Treatment
How, in general, do people with FM do over time? How satisfied are they with the treatment options available to them? Which doctors give them the best chance of getting better? Which are validating and which are not? Which are knowledgeable and which are not? Check...