Fibromyalgia treatment boston

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Avatar n tn Does anyone know of any fibromyalgia specialists in Boston? I know were are top heavy with some of the best hospitals, but I can't seem to find a fibro doc. I am in agony - i need help.
Avatar n tn is there any danger at all of developing glaucoma from the 10 day treatment, and also from the synthetic eye drops? also, is there a chance the eye drops might help with the trochleitis, or do i instead need injections to reach the site? your input would be appreciated. i am tired of the soreness and aching after 8 years!
Avatar n tn I have had fibromyalgia for 17 years and never before had the kind of neurological symptoms experiencing now. History leading up to problems: was diagnosed with some bulging discs in lumbar spine, but not severe enough to push on spinal chord. Experienced numbness and pain in legs. After 6 months of treatment by a chiropracter to restore lumbar curve.
Avatar m tn widespread pain, disturbed sleep, and exhaustion from head to toe shortness of breath, numbness and tingling sensations, muscle weakness I get pain in my neck, like muscle stiffness and that comes and goes leg cramping, fatigue, trembling nausea I also had weakness in the left arm, pain and numbness as well I was suffering from migraines and one had caused an anxiety attack Fatigue, muscle weakness, trembling muscles, some muscle spasms, cramping in my right calf, tingling in hands feet and
Avatar f tn Janssen presented information about its protease inhibitor simeprever (TMC435) at the AASLD conference in Boston. 79% of treatment naive attained SVR, 48% of treatment experienced attained SVR, and 62 of treatment experienced with F4 attained SVR. Vertex presented information at the AASLD conference in Boston. Vertex's VX-135, an oral nucleotide, demonstrated a median 4.
Avatar n tn Can someone recommend a Hepatologist in the Boston area. I am wk 34 peg and riv before I stop at 48 wks as my doc wants me to I would like to get a second opinion.
535089 tn?1400673519 Hello, My name is Mollyrae and I was infected with Hep C sometime back in the early 80's. I have undergone treatment 2'c and am considered a non-responder. The last treatment landed me in the Hospital for a week with MRSA being that my immune system was so low. I was sick all the time, not to mention the sides from the tx. My question is, has anyone experienced severe muscle & joint pain as the viral load increased? It has been a yr.
Avatar m tn I had only once tested my hbsag quantity since my diagnosis two years ago. The test was done a few weeks ago and came out about 17000iu/ml. In other words quite high, that should warrant treatment immediately, in my opinion, though my dumb doctors won't put me on treatment yet. But I'm going to fight them and insist that I need antiviral treatment.
Avatar f tn News top ten neurology hospitals in the country, which includes the Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, Methodist Hospital in Houston, UCLA, and Boston Mass. Neurontin and Lyrica help nerve pain, I take the latter, but it's awfully potent.
6708370 tn?1471490210 I know this resource has been shared before but for those interested in reviewing the Boston Liver Conference data and discussions, including this very interesting comment form Dr. Terrault that does a good job of summarizing how challenging it is to make the right treatment decision when things are changing every day: http://www.clinicaloptions.com/Hepatitis/Treatment%20Updates/HCV%20Guidance/Clinical%20Thoughts/CT%202.
Avatar f tn I was told by the Mayo Clinic to seek out an intensive OCD Treatment Program, preferably inpatient. Has anyone else done this and can you recommend a facility?
612876 tn?1355514495 So regardless of the process you took along the way, please select the most specialized/advanced care you have sought out for testing and/or treatment. And by all means, leave comments and let us know what has worked for you, what hasn't, and what your hopes for future care are!
Avatar m tn I am. 62 y.o. Man. I went thru rehab for alcohol Nov/Dec 2011. I felt fine after. Since march 2012 I have experienced many symptoms including numbess, tingling, sleep change, pain throughout muscles and joints among others.I have had every blood test imaginable,, emg, MRI. Have seen pcp, , rheumatologist, neurologists. The most I have received is telling me I have some peripheral nerve damage.
Avatar f tn Anyone care to let me know of a Liver Doc that you had a positive experience with during treatment as well as post treatment? I live on the South Shore of Boston. Quincy/Braintree/Weymouth area.
Avatar f tn Heavy Metal Content of Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine Products Robert B. Saper, MD, MPH; Stefanos N. Kales, MD, MPH; Janet Paquin, PhD; Michael J. Burns, MD; David M. Eisenberg, MD; Roger B. Davis, ScD; Russell S.
Avatar m tn I have read about prolozone treatment by injections, and Im looking for a professional in the Boston, MA area to ask questions and most likely get treatments. The nearest professional that I have found so far is in NJ about 200 miles from me. I would like to find a professional much closer. Has anyone had experience with Prolozone injections? Cost? Number of treatments? Location? Thanks for your input.
Avatar m tn s why many docs have been testing at week 4 for a number of years now in order to make better treatment decisions? BTW I was UND at week 6 and treated for 52 weeks but then again my medical team has a seer on staff who reads these papers 2.5 years prior to being published :) I haven't had a chance to get into the "planner" yet but thanks for the updates.
Avatar f tn I am new to my Hep C and starting treatment in two weeks. Really interested...can you tell me what the viral hepatitis bill is? And what is the HR3974?
Avatar f tn Because of either the MS hug/boa constrictor, or perhaps agitated nerve endings from fibromyalgia I am unable to wear any binding clothing for more than 2 hours max. I have a loose over-sized bra which is the worst offender. I wish I'd had a breast reduction years ago but now I am a surgical risk, for several reasons. Anyone out there dealing with this problem? I could sure use some suggestions.
1184051 tn?1264435308 What kind of treatment regimen did you have?
Avatar m tn It is a Rheumatologist who you must see for a fibromyalgia diagnosis and if positive,consequent treatment follows, prescribed normally by the Rheumatologist. There is no effective standard medical treatment for fibromyalgia other than symptom management, by the way. The suspected side-effects of the acupuncture cannot be attributed to the treatment itself, as it cannot be verified. Those " strange" side effects could be easily caused by stress alone.
Avatar f tn I finished 24 weeks of triple treatment in October with no side affects. Achieved an undetectable viral load but came back in January. Going to Boston in April to find out where we go from here. I am 49 years old and have always felt healthy , originally found out just by a routine blood test. Have no other health conditions except for high blood pressure. I am hoping that can treat this before I do start to have problems.
Avatar f tn I was hoping you could give me some advice or some names of specialist or doctors who can help us in the Boston/ MA area. Thank you for your time.
Avatar f tn I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia at age 15, and it truly has been a touch road to walk down. I tried every medication they were willing to write, and nothing ever seemed to truly help. Then, I began seeing a new doctor, and what he told me to do was the most shocking, and absolutely amazing thing in the world. What was his treatment plan? "Smoke a joint.
Avatar f tn i have fibromyalgia amongst other complaints.fro about 2 years i have had a swollen abdomen-lumpy and tender which progressed to sore and protruding ribs.have had ct and mri scans which gave no clues.doctors seem to ignore symptons,now i have a feeling of tightness around my ribs and am sore all around them.it feels like ribs are digging in me.