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Spinal Cord Issues Overlapping Fibromyalgia

You may remember me being excited to have met Dr. Andrew Holman at the beginning of last year. His main area of research has been into how cervical spinal cord compression appears in and effects fibromyalgia. In the most recent issue of Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain LIFE magazine from the NFMCPA there is an article [...]

No More Tender Points? Part II

This is the continuation of the article from yesterday’s post. Why eliminate the tender point exam? The most cogent argument for eliminating the tender point exam as a diagnostic criteria is that it just isn’t being used. The clinical evaluation of tender points is an acquired skill that is not taught in medical school. It [...]

No More Tender Points? Part I

By Christine Danella Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain LIFE This article appears in the Nov/Dec 2011 issue of Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain LIFE magazine, a publication of the National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association. Reprinted with permission from NFMCPA. For more information, visit www.fmcpaware.org. —————————————————————————————————– Once the hallmark for diagnosing fibromyalgia – Now a basis of [...]

Fibro Feelings – Thanksgiving Thanks

What is Fibro Feelings? Many of us focus more on gratitude this time of year and this year I am thankful for some obvious and not-so-obvious things. One of the obvious things is my husband, The Helpful Hubby. I’m so thankful to have him by my side in sickness and in health…or in my case, [...]