I had sent the article to my gastroenterologist who also works holistically and looks at the whole picture. I went to him with stomach pains and constipation with intestinal pain. He tested with his endoscope and a colonoscopy. Did other tests to rule out what was wrong, then called the psych that prescribes the antidepressant I was on and had a discussion with her as to what she needed to do with my meds.
He explained to me that I was having side effects from Zoloft and he had her change my AD. My symptoms ended.
He is always contacting me with things to help my FM. This is the link I sent him.
http://phoenix-cfs.org/IntChia2.html
If you are like me, you get more than one of those newsletters (hee, hee, hee).
Thanks much for your support. :-)
That is probably the same research.
I found the info in one of the links on the NFA newsletter that I get. It did focus more on CFS.
It will take me time but I have to find the info. I will get back to you.
hugs
The last documentation of research on this that I could locate was in 2003 (as it relates to the enterovirus and fibro). From that study there was only a percentage of those with fibromyalgia whom had evidence of the enterovirus. Strange that it would show in some, but not in others. Their thinking is that it involved different immune reactions.
There was more research done in 2007 where the enterovirus seemed to be predominate in the stomachs of those with chronic fatigue syndrome (82%)...but that study did not include those with fibro. I believe that 82% is quite a high amount, indicating there is definitely a relationship.
I'm so glad to see them furthering this much needed research. Praying for the cure.
Interesting note, some Dr.s are doing research to see if a certain enterovirus in the stomach is what causes CFS/FM.
We are so happy to hear that this forum was useful to you and helped you with your concerns.
If you could consult with a physician they can test you to see exactly what is causing your illness. While it may sound like fibro, there are other conditions it could be as well.
Please take care.
Hi ! Welcome aboard ! I definitely agree that you should consider being tested for lyme disease.... smart move. However, many people with lyme disease have a false negative test. For the best test for lyme, check out:
http://www.immed.org/illness/clinical_testing.html
HI, and Welcome...have u checked ur tender points?....there r 18, nad if u have 11 u have fibro. It would be good if u can get to a dr for testing and rule out things like lymes ect....
I hope u find ur dx and treatment that works for u!
Godspeed
"selma"