Tag: Tender Points
Fibromyalgia Segment on Dr. Oz
I was happy to hear Dr. Oz was going to talk about fibromyalgia on his show again. I’ve always wished he would devote more time to it since he not only has the power to bring awareness to the syndrome, but also can influence others about misconceptions. When I saw it was included in an [...]
Posted: March 22nd, 2012 under Miscellaneous.
Tags: Brain, D5 Ribos, Dr. Hollie Phillips, Dr. Oz, Elimination Diet, Medicine, Melatonin, Stress, Tender Points
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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 [...]
Posted: November 29th, 2011 under Living with Fibro.
Tags: Christine Danella, Diagnosis, Dr. Daniel Clauw, Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain LIFE Magazine, Pain, Tender Points
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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 [...]
Posted: November 28th, 2011 under Living with Fibro.
Tags: Christine Danella, Diagnosis, Dr. Jon Russell, Dr. Robert Bennett, Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain LIFE Magazine, Pain, Tender Points
Comments: 14