On May 29th, I posted about the FDA postponing their decision on approving Ampligen as the first FDA approved treatment for ME/CFS. At that time, I posted that the FDA reported that they needed an additional week or two in … [Read more...] about Still No Decision By FDA On Ampligen for Treating ME/CFS
Treatments
Ampligen Delayed Again By FDA
The FDA has delayed once again the approval of Ampligen as the first prescription treatment for ME/CFS. The FDA's decision was supposed to be due on May 25th. The first approval date was set to be sometime in February and … [Read more...] about Ampligen Delayed Again By FDA
FDA Requires Additional Labeling for Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers & Fever Reducers
For immediate release by FDA News FDA Requires Additional Labeling for Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers and Fever Reducers to Help Consumers Use Products Safely The Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule today … [Read more...] about FDA Requires Additional Labeling for Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers & Fever Reducers
Valerian Improves Symptoms of Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome is a common complaint among ME/CFS patients and recent research has been done to see if Valerian can improve RLS symptoms and sleepiness. Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum recommends Valerian for ME/CFS sufferers … [Read more...] about Valerian Improves Symptoms of Restless Legs Syndrome
ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia: How the Medications Can Become Overwhelming
If you have ever read the popular book by Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, From Fatigued to Fantastic, you will see all of the medications, vitamins and supplements that he recommends CFS & Fibromyalgia patients to take. Due to the … [Read more...] about ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia: How the Medications Can Become Overwhelming
ME/CFS & Sleep Medications
There are a variety of sleep medications that can be used to treat the sleeping disorders that are commonly seen in ME/CFS. Most of these sleep aids aren't meant to be used long term but may be worth discussing with your … [Read more...] about ME/CFS & Sleep Medications
Are You Faithful With Taking Your Medications?
Not only is having illnesses like CFS and Fibromyalgia overwhelming, all of the medications a patient may be required to take can also be extremely overwhelming. I feel as though we as patients are caught in a tough situation … [Read more...] about Are You Faithful With Taking Your Medications?
Alternative Treatments for Depression, Anxiety & Stress
I was reading an online article from Dr. Richard Podell, who is a clinical professor at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, on alterantive treatments for depression, anxiety and stress. Dr. Podell is a specialist in … [Read more...] about Alternative Treatments for Depression, Anxiety & Stress
Light Therapy May Be Helpful for Disrupted Sleep in ME/CFS & FM
One of the most common complaints from Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS patients is the fact that we can't sleep normally. We tend to have disrupted sleep and we also find that we want to sleep when we should be awake and we want to … [Read more...] about Light Therapy May Be Helpful for Disrupted Sleep in ME/CFS & FM
CFIDS Association Japanese Research on ME/CFS Treatments
The CFIDS Association recently published information on Japanese research for ME/CFS treatments that have been reported to be effective for the symptoms that CFS patients experience. Some of the treatments examined … [Read more...] about CFIDS Association Japanese Research on ME/CFS Treatments