America’s Favorite, Weed, Comes with Big Health Risks Psychosis is an increasing risk of today’s strong marijuana.

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America’s Favorite, Weed, Comes with Big Health Risks Psychosis is an increasing risk of today’s strong marijuana. KEY POINTS Young adults and teens can develop an addiction to weed and become psychotic. Many people don’t know that regular marijuana use may carry serious health risks, especially for the young. No medication is FDA-approved for treating cannabis use disorder. One cannabis-induced psychotic episode ups the risk of developing bipolar disorder or schizophrenia by 50%. Most people don’t realize cannabis (marijuana, or “weed”) can be addictive and regular use may carry health…

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How cannabis and psilocybin might help some of the 50 million Americans experiencing chronic pain

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How cannabis and psilocybin might help some of the 50 million Americans experiencing chronic pain Historically, these drugs have been criminalized. Now, through research, the government is seeing their potential therapeutic use Author| Kevin Boehnke, Ph.D. Getty Images The United States Drug Enforcement Agency announced in late April 2024 that it plans to ease federal restrictions on cannabis, reclassifying it from a Schedule I drug to the less restricted Schedule III, which includes drugs such as Tylenol with codeine, testosterone and other anabolic steroids. This historic shift signals an acknowledgment of…

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New Fibromyalgia Treatment: FDA Approves Once-Daily Nonopioid Analgesic TNX-102 SL

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New Fibromyalgia Treatment: FDA Approves Once-Daily Nonopioid Analgesic TNX-102 SL The US FDA approved Tonmya, a groundbreaking treatment for fibromyalgia, offering hope to millions experiencing chronic pain and sleep issues. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride sublingual tablets (Tonmya; Tonix Pharmaceuticals) for the treatment of fibromyalgia in adults, marking the first new therapy for the condition in more than 15 years, according to a company news release. “The FDA approval of Tonmya as a first-line treatment for fibromyalgia represents a landmark advancement for the millions…

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Will the first fibromyalgia drug in 15 years deliver a breakthrough in pain?

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Will the first fibromyalgia drug in 15 years deliver a breakthrough in pain? The new treatment may only offer modest benefits, but could gain traction in a market with few other options. By Kelly Bilodeau Getty Images This summer’s approval of Tonix Pharmaceuticals’ fibromyalgia drug, Tonmya, ended a 15-year dry spell in a market long beset by challenges. But it remains to be seen if this repurposed version of a decades-old drug will give patients the game-changing approach they’re looking for — and it could be a while before another new option…

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6 Foods That Could Be Tied to Fibromyalgia Pain: they are not what you expect

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6 Foods That Could Be Tied to Fibromyalgia Pain: they are not what you expect We did a survey at FIBRO CONNECT and found that over 30 people had food triggers that made their fibromyalgia symptoms worse. These included gluten, dairy, coffee, sugar and chocolate. The standard treatment for fibromyalgia usually doesn’t involve dietary changes, yet some patients have found that certain types of food exacerbate their sensitivity to pain or pain symptoms. We’ve consulted with experts to find the foods that could possibly trigger fibromyalgia pain even if science…

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Fibromyalgia and foot pain

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Research tells us that 50 percent of people with fibromyalgia report pain in their feet. Here I will discuss some of the reasons, what can be done about them and share my own personal story with fibro and feet problems. Fibromyalgia is a long term pain disorder. This means that you live with pain each and everyday and it can be in any part of our body. Today I am talking about the feet. The foot has three areas; the ankle, the middle and the toes. They have many muscles,…

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What Does Fibromyalgia Feel Like?

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What Does Fibromyalgia Feel Like? What does Fibromyalgia feel like? is a question that those of us with fibromyalgia are often asked. It’s something that those who love us and live with us can’t help but wonder. What Does Fibromyalgia Feel Like? What Does Fibromyalgia Feel Like? What does Fibromyalgia feel like? is a question that those of us with fibromyalgia are often asked. It’s something that those who love us and live with us can’t help but wonder. Reading about the signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia is one thing, but really…

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Does Whole Body Vibration Help Fibromyalgia?

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What is Whole Body Vibration and does it Help Fibromyalgia? Whole body vibration (WBV) therapy is gaining attention as a potential treatment for fibromyalgia. While not as ancient as acupuncture, WBV is a modern physical therapy technique that may offer relief from some of the debilitating symptoms of fibromyalgia. Here’s what the research says. What is WBV WBV stands for Whole Body Vibration. It’s a therapeutic exercise technique where a person stands, sits, or performs movements on a platform that vibrates at specific frequencies. These vibrations stimulate muscle contractions and can…

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Traditional Chinese Medicine and Fibromyalgia

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In terms of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), fibromyalgia is primarily a liver disease. The liver is in charge of keeping qi moving throughout the body, and when it fails to do so, pain results. Fibromyalgia is characterized by a combination of symptoms, including pain and tenderness of acupuncture points, and often involves fatigue. Fibromyalgia is often discussed alongside chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).” To read the rest of this article by Heidi Hawkins, MAc, LAc please go to Acupuncture Today Acupuncture reduces many kinds of chronic pain. During an acupuncture treatment very fine needles…

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Tramadol for Fibromyalgia: My Brutally Honest Research: What Taking & Quitting Tramadol for Fibromyalgia Was Really Like

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Tramadol for Fibromyalgia: My Brutally Honest Research: What Taking & Quitting Tramadol for Fibromyalgia Was Really Like   Tramadol helped with my pain, but it cost me something much more valuable: my connection with my family. This post is about my personal research into what taking and quitting this drug for Fibromyalgia was really like. Hi! this is all about my experiences with tramadol, both on it and coming off it. You can watch my video on this topic or read the transcript below it. Don’t forget to read some of the…

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