Intravenous Vitamins Might Be Effective Therapy for Fibromyalgia
Massey, Patrick B., Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
Byline: Patrick B. Massey, M.D.
Fibromyalgia is a medical condition, primarily in women, that is characterized by severe musculoskeletal pain, general fatigue and significant sleep disturbances.
It affects about 10 million people in the U.S. alone. Although there is no cure, there are a number of medications and nontraditional therapies that can help with the pain, fatigue, sleep trouble and mental confusion, called "fibro-fog."
Early clinical research indicates that intravenous vitamins might also be added to the list of effective therapies.
Although the exact cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, the current theory suggests that there might be a …
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Article title: Intravenous Vitamins Might Be Effective Therapy for Fibromyalgia.
Contributors: Massey, Patrick B. - Author.
Newspaper title: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL).
Publication date: April 17, 2006.
Page number: 4.
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