
Posts By Sara McEvoy, PT, DPT
Amlodipine Interactions with Drugs, Food & Conditions
As is the case with any other medication, there may be some instances where amlodipine use is not recommended or usage will have to be adjusted in order to prevent or reduce the risk of…
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Amlodipine – Uses, Side Effects, Dosage & Interactions
Amlodipine besylate is a calcium channel blocker. It is often sold under the brand names Amvaz®, Katerzia®, or Norvasc®.
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Fibromyalgia
Also called: Fibrositis Diffuse myofascial pain syndrome Fibromyalgia myalgia syndrome (FMS) Muscular rheumatism “Fibro” Fibromyalgia is a chronic health condition that affects…
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History of Fibromyalgia
The term fibromyalgia wasn’t coined until 1976. The condition was first named in 1904 by a British neurologist called Sir William Gowers, who coined the term “fibrositis”…
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Fibromyalgia Epidemiology
Underdiagnosed Cases According to the American Chronic Pain Society, as many as 70 percent of people with fibromyalgia are undiagnosed. This fact means the chronic pain condition could be even…
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Fibromyalgia Prognosis
What is the outlook for people with fibromyalgia? This really depends on a lot of factors, including a person’s overall health, whether they have other comorbid conditions, whether they…
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Fibromyalgia Treatment Options
Healthcare providers are able to prescribe a variety of medications that can help manage symptoms of fibromyalgia, even though no medicine or therapy has been explicitly made for fibromyalgia.…
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How Can You Prevent Fibromyalgia?
There is no proven way to prevent fibromyalgia. But according to Mayo Clinic, improving overall well-being by following a healthy lifestyle, eating a nutritious diet, exercising regularly,…
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Fibromyalgia Diagnosis
There are no specific tests that can be used to diagnose fibromyalgia. Instead, healthcare providers look for a variety of diagnostic criteria determined by a physical exam as well as a…
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What are the Signs & Symptoms of Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia affects many parts of the body and can present differently in different people, but there are a few common symptoms, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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