Management of Fibromyalgia
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Fibromyalgia is best treated with several different treatments. Fibromyalgia is characterized by pain at specific points on the body called trigger points. The exact cause is not known but abnormalities in the metabolism and function of the neurotransmitters serotonin, norepinephrine, and substance P may be involved. There are no specific drug treatments, but antidepressants that affect serotonin or norepinephrine appear to be most beneficial. The pain-killer tramadol may be useful but anti-inflammatory drugs are not. Growth hormone, tropisetron or ondansetron, 5-hydroxytryptophan, gamma-hydroxybutyrate, and S-adenosyl-L-methionine, are under investigation. Exercise, biofeedback, and electroacupuncture may also be helpful.
Publication Name: Annals of Internal Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0003-4819
Year: 1999
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Tuscany
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A man lived in Florence, Italy, while he was a student. The city is located in the area of Tuscany, famed for its landscape. In the countryside there are many farms, including vineyards and olive tree farms. But despite people having lived in Tuscany for thousands of years, the landscape remains relatively unspoilt.
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 1999
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Remind me one more time...
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Recovered memory therapy is based on the unproven hypothesis that children can repress years of sexual abuse, and then later recover these memories in therapy. However, most of the evidence indicates that this hypotheses is flawed and should not be used in court.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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