Just 8% of patients that tried Cymbalta and 10% that tried Lyrica or Savella found the drugs to be “very effective” for managing symptoms of the disorder.
For each of the three drugs, over 60% of patients reported that it “does not help at all.”
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A new survey from the National Pain Foundation suggests medical marijuana may top currently available pharmaceuticals for treating fibromyalgia. The survey, conducted online, asked more than 1,300 patients with the chronic pain disorder to rate the effectiveness of treatments that they’ve tried. Medical marijuana was compared with the only three drugs approved by the FDA for fibromyalgia: Savella, Lyrica and Cymbalta. Just 8% of patients that tried Cymbalta and 10% that tried Lyrica or Savella found the drugs to be “very effective” for managing symptoms of the disorder. For each of the three drugs, over 60% of patients reported that it “does not help at all.”
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Today we believe God wants you to know that you will find peace. When your mind is caught in a storm, be as still as a lake. Cool the currents of your emotions with compassion and faith. The storm will pass - and your mind will settle. Picture taken in Collingwood, ON I received the following message from a friend of the website regarding the entry "Self-isolation" and I'd like to take the time to respond.
"This article is my life. I am desperately trying to have a life, to not isolate myself. I understand positive coping skills, & support system increase well-being & decrease pain. My friends are long gone. My family is quite a distance away, & my husband of 30+ happy yrs refuses to understand or acknowledge how difficult my life is. And like the article described-I no longer share my feelings. I would appreciate any encouragement or advice. Thank You" First let me say thank you for writing me, unfortunately though, I may not have the answers you're needing to hear right now. What I can tell you is that you aren't alone. Isolating ourselves is all too common and not the easiest of our pain behaviours to break, as you may already be painfully aware. Self isolation is one of mine too and I don't always handle it in the best ways either. When our emotional and mental pain is raging, and our bodies are weak, it's all too easy sometimes to become isolated. The weather doesn't help much right now either. There are many reasons why we do this BUT.... Life is strange. I'm learning that as my heart feels like it's breaking, it's actually just breaking open. That as I am falling to pieces, really I am just finding my peace. That as I spill my heart everywhere, really I am just filling it with truly-being-alive experiences. That as I feel sadness, my roots are deepening, making room for future gladness. And when it feels there's winter in my soul, surely spring is around the corner. ~~S.C. Lourie~~ the frozen waves of Grand Bend, ON Hello...good morning and how are you? Happy Friday to you! How has your week been? Mine has been eventful and not the good kind. I'm left feeling flustered and frustrated to name just two. It has been an up and down week for me here and one I need some time to get over I think. It's a ME Day! and it may even just be a ME Weekend too.
The temperatures have dropped to a frigid level and it hurts to be outside. The sun is bright...shining and looks temptingly beautiful...but it's awfully deceiving. Layers are not enough to get through this weather change. They say spring comes March 20 and I'm wondering if anyone has told Mother Nature that yet... it's time for the snow to GO! One of the worst things about dealing with -30 windchill days is being stuck indoors day after day after day. I call it "the shining" and it tests my ability to keep my sanity as I'm isolated even more than normal. It causes some bad days and I struggle to make it through them. I've been feeling overloaded and overwhelmed lately and I'm tired...so very tired. I'd like to say a quick thank you for the all the well wishes, messages, thoughts and prayers. Your support and kindness is greatly appreciated. It leaves me with a warm fuzzy feeling to receive them...thank you!
I am feeling much better today and had my injections yesterday so I'm hoping things will now get back to "normal". I am still awaiting word from the cardiologist about the next step for my heart but am confident it will be okay. A lot is going on right now and I'm working my way through it. Thank you for being here and for all your support. It means the world. Take good care of you Tammy How often does this veggie make it to your dinner table? I'll be honest it's never made it to mine.....yet. I have tried a fall squash soup and did enjoy it, but I've never actually made squash a part of my diet. Have you? Living alone and on a strict financial budget no less, makes experimenting with new veggies difficult. Is this a problem you face as well? There are options when it comes to veggies you may wish to consider...frozen. Yes a fresh veg is always preferable but when the seasonal veggies are not available, or cost is an issue, frozen varieties can be easily swapped for fresh...this also goes for fruits too. We already know a diet high in fresh foods, vegetables and fruits is a healthy choice towards a healing body. What choices can you make for you to live a healthier life with the foods you eat? |
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