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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| chest pains | 1/19/2012 | Patricia Stephens addfibro@yahoo.com Fibromyalgia |
| Q: I didn't know which subject best met my situation, so I thought you might know the answer to my ... A: Shannon, I remember having a lot of chest discomfort when I had fibromyalgia. I had it checked out ... | ||
| 40 years with Fibro! getting worse with age | 12/30/2011 | Patricia Stephens addfibro@yahoo.com Fibromyalgia |
| Q: I was reading your bio. and then you mentioned your prayers with Jesus Christ, and right there you ... A: Jacqueline, I understand you don't share my faith, but I would be happy to share my recovery with ... | ||
| Severe burning and numbness | 11/25/2011 | Patricia Stephens addfibro@yahoo.com Fibromyalgia |
| Q: I am not 100% sure that I have fibromyalgia. It has been suggested to see a doctor due to my ... A: Donna, Because of the irregular periods and heavy bleeding, I believe there is a good chance ... | ||
| Severe burning and numbness | 11/25/2011 | Patricia Stephens addfibro@yahoo.com Fibromyalgia |
| Q: I am not 100% sure that I have fibromyalgia. It has been suggested to see a doctor due to my ... A: Donna, I really understand what you are going through. I was totally disabled with fibromyalgia 14 ... | ||
| fm to ms | 11/8/2011 | Patricia Stephens addfibro@yahoo.com Fibromyalgia |
| Q: i was digonised with fm 5 years ago by a doctor who only looked at me and run a blood test. moved to ... A: Stephanie, I understand much of what you are going through. As a recovered FMS patient, I ... | ||
| My fm has returned. This is a long | 8/16/2011 | Patricia Stephens addfibro@yahoo.com Fibromyalgia |
| Q: my fm has returned in full twice what it was when i was 16. Im now 24. My story, im sorry if this is ... A: Robyn, I am sorry this response is delayed. I am in Europe, and can not always get email. I ... | ||
| Upper left leg. | 5/16/2011 | Patricia Stephens addfibro@yahoo.com Fibromyalgia |
| Q: I have pain in my upper left leg near the groin when standing up. My leg sometimes gives way ... A: Terri, I am a nutritional consultant, so I am typically looking for what is out of balance in the ... | ||
| Fibromyalgia/exercise | 3/16/2011 | Patricia Stephens addfibro@yahoo.com Fibromyalgia |
| Q: I would like some further information on "intrinsic" exercise. My physician stated that it would be ... A: Kristy, You raise a very good question. After being totally disabled with fibromyalgia, and ... | ||
| Pain shivers, what are they? | 3/11/2011 | Patricia Stephens addfibro@yahoo.com Fibromyalgia |
| Q: I am in several support groups and I am pretty good at research but I cannot find any information ... A: Emilie, I am a nutritional consultant, so when I am asked a question, I am thinking about what ... | ||
| Pink Eye | 3/2/2011 | Patricia Stephens addfibro@yahoo.com Fibromyalgia |
| Q: I have FM, CFS, Myofacial Pain Syndrome and Hypothyroidism. FM diagnosed in 2005, the rest in 2008. ... A: I have been out of town, and apologize about being slow to respond to your question. The "gritty ... | ||
| Fibromyalgia link with sugar levels | 2/13/2011 | Patricia Stephens addfibro@yahoo.com Fibromyalgia |
| Q: Does fibromyalgia somehow effect weight and blood sugar levels? I lost weight and was told I was ... A: Jacqueline, It is very common for fibromyalgia patients to have blood sugar imbalances and weight ... | ||
| Internal shaky feeling | 2/6/2011 | Patricia Stephens addfibro@yahoo.com Fibromyalgia |
| Q: Patricia, For the longest time, I've had an internal shaky feeling that I can feel in my arms and ... A: Sean, I am very encouraged by your response to the Savella. I think you will do better over time. ... | ||
| Internal shaky feeling | 2/6/2011 | Patricia Stephens addfibro@yahoo.com Fibromyalgia |
| Q: Patricia, For the longest time, I've had an internal shaky feeling that I can feel in my arms and ... A: Sean, How long have you been on the Savella, and has it made any difference in this symptom? What ... | ||
| Fibromyalgia medication | 1/27/2011 | Patricia Stephens addfibro@yahoo.com Fibromyalgia |
| Q: Patricia, My doctor thinks I have mild fibromyalgia and had me try a trial pack of Savella. I ... A: Sean, Some other ideas. You mentioned that you took 100 mg. sustained release Wellbutrin. My ... | ||
| Fibromyalgia medication | 1/27/2011 | Patricia Stephens addfibro@yahoo.com Fibromyalgia |
| Q: Patricia, My doctor thinks I have mild fibromyalgia and had me try a trial pack of Savella. I ... A: Sean, I am a certified nutritional consultant, not an MD or an RN. Weight my answer against that. ... | ||
| Fibrobyalgia | 1/16/2011 | Patricia Stephens addfibro@yahoo.com Fibromyalgia |
| Q: I am 46 and have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia (CFS), Syringomyelia and Chiari Malformation. I ... A: Beverly, There is some information on seizures in fibromyalgia patients. Here is the link from ... | ||
| could this be fibromyalia | 1/1/2011 | Patricia Stephens addfibro@yahoo.com Fibromyalgia |
| Q: I am a 30 yo m with many symtoms that seem to possibly be alot of illnesses. I have painful and ... A: Anthony, You are very young, so chances are extremely good that you will be able to get rid of ... | ||
| Help with my medications | 12/24/2010 | Joyce A. McKenzie |
| Q: My name is Susan. I have been unemployed for several months. I have Lupus. I am on several ... A: ..you can start researching here: www.needymeds.com ...I do know that you have to have your doctor ... | ||
| Fibromyalgia without tender points | 12/15/2010 | Patricia Stephens addfibro@yahoo.com Fibromyalgia |
| Q: Patricia, Is it possible to have fibromyalgia without tender points? All my blood tests show ... A: There is a book I want to recommend to you, one that I think will provide some answers to target ... | ||
| Fibromyalgia without tender points | 12/13/2010 | Patricia Stephens addfibro@yahoo.com Fibromyalgia |
| Q: Patricia, Is it possible to have fibromyalgia without tender points? All my blood tests show ... A: There can be many reasons for the symptoms you present. Keep working, Sean. You will find some ... | ||
| Fibromyalgia without tender points | 12/13/2010 | Patricia Stephens addfibro@yahoo.com Fibromyalgia |
| Q: Patricia, Is it possible to have fibromyalgia without tender points? All my blood tests show ... A: Sean, Has your doctor considered chronic fatigue instead of fibromyalgia? After saying that, ... | ||
| fibromyalgia? | 10/29/2010 | Dr Robert Arnone, DC |
| Q: I have had all kinds of blood work, all negative, the rhumatologist said I have fibro symptoms but ... A: Debbie, When people travel to us for care we recommend planning about 2 weeks ideally. This assures ... | ||
| fibromyalgia? | 10/25/2010 | Dr Robert Arnone, DC |
| Q: I have had all kinds of blood work, all negative, the rhumatologist said I have fibro symptoms but ... A: Debbie, With everything that you are telling me about your body malfunctioning, there is a cause. So ... | ||
| What to do. | 10/19/2010 | Dr Robert Arnone, DC |
| Q: I am only 19, and I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia when I was 17. I never really noticed it ... A: Keri, I am sorry to hear of your trouble. One thing that you should know us that over time these ... | ||
| I need HELP!!!!!! | 10/13/2010 | Dr Robert Arnone, DC |
| Q: I have a dx of a Undiff Spondyloarthropathy and also Fibromylagia. I have a hard time getting out ... A: Krista, The first thing I will tell you is to not give up hope. The labels that have been given to ... | ||
| Fibro pain | 9/12/2010 | Dr Robert Arnone, DC |
| Q: I had endometriosis when I was 24 and had 5 surgeries for it and it finally leaded to a complete ... A: Larina, Have you had any recent pictures taken of your cervical spine? If you could send them to me ... | ||
| Rapid-onset FMS | 9/5/2010 | Dr Robert Arnone, DC |
| Q: I just found this site and saw comment re: "rapid-onset FMS". I had never heard this term but I ... A: Bridget, I would love to help you personally especially becuse it is highly likely that you are ... | ||
| Rapid-onset FMS | 9/3/2010 | Dr Robert Arnone, DC |
| Q: I just found this site and saw comment re: "rapid-onset FMS". I had never heard this term but I ... A: Bridget, Have you recently had an accident or fall? We have seen this same sort of problem in many ... | ||
| Fibromyalgia--Is it THIS BAD? | 9/1/2010 | Dr Robert Arnone, DC |
| Q: I was diagnosed with FMS in about 1997 by a FMS authority in the Pacific NW. For the 10 years ... A: Liz, I feel for you, as I have seen many patients similar to you and I can understand what you are ... | ||
| Fibromyalgia and Eye Pain | 8/31/2010 | Dr Robert Arnone, DC |
| Q: I was diagnosed with Fibro 4 years ago. Approximately, 2 years ago I developed a severe pain ... A: Shusti, Yes, I may be able to help you. I have had phenomenal results with similar cases although ... | ||
| Fibromyalgia and Autoimmune Disorders | 8/29/2010 | Dr Robert Arnone, DC |
| Q: I was diagnosed with FMS and CFS in 2001. I had to quit my job due to stress, but my symptoms are ... A: Anita, Did you suffer an injury or accident some time in 2001 or prior? Please explain and then we ... | ||
| Fibromyalgia Questions | 7/19/2010 | Dr Robert Arnone, DC |
| Q: I am 17 years old, and I had laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis about two months ago. Ever ... A: Hannah, I understand your concerns and you have some great questions. To keep it as simple as ... | ||
| seizures | 7/2/2010 | Dr Robert Arnone, DC |
| Q: my best friend has just been diagnosed with fm in the past week she has been hospitalized 4 times ... A: Brandy, Yes, there is a reason for her seizures and that reason is not being detected. It is very ... | ||
| still going throught | 6/28/2010 | Dr Robert Arnone, DC |
| Q: i am still going through everything now 11 years of pain,sickness and fear. Nothing is getting ... A: Tina, I am sorry to say ti but you just haven't been to the right doctor yet, that's all. ... | ||
| Fibromyalgia medications | 6/26/2010 | Dr Robert Arnone, DC |
| Q: I currently am taking Cymbalta and Mobic for my Fibromyalgia. I am interested in trying a new OTC ... A: I don't think that it is ok to take any of the Fibromyalgia medications. Not only do they not ... | ||
| sore breasts (related to fibromyalgia) | 6/17/2010 | Dan Brady |
| Q: Good day I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in December 2009. My breasts are extremely sore ... A: fibromyalgia ...by N Sinaii - 2002 - Cited by 126 - Related articles Fibromyalgia prevalence was ... | ||
| fibromyalgia & Cymbalta | 6/9/2010 | Dan Brady |
| Q: I was originally diagnosed with RA because of elevated sed rate, elevated CRP, and positive ... A: Yes, fibromyalgia can cause many of these types of symptoms because it directly effects your Central ... | ||
| severe stabbing pain in arms, legs, and lower back | 5/23/2010 | Dr Robert Arnone, DC |
| Q: I'm asking this here because it's the closest diagnosis I can come up with. I have intermittent ... A: Ben, Yes, my advice to you is to find an Upper Cervical Specific Doctor of Chiropractic. We see ... | ||
| fibromyalgia/trigger points | 5/14/2010 | Dan Brady |
| Q: As a long time sufferer of FM, CFS and MPS, I am extremely knowledgeable about these subjects. I ... A: I would highly look at getting prolozone therapy in those TP's. I will help break up the adhesions ... | ||
| fibromyalgia symptoms? | 5/13/2010 | Dr Robert Arnone, DC |
| Q: I am a 37 year old woman. Last october , I developed a flu like illness with low grade fever ... A: Tina, Sorry but I do not diagnose from symptoms as they are only effects anyway. We are only ... | ||
Fibromyalgia
Answers by Expert:
Patricia Stephens addfibro@yahoo.com Fibromyalgia
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Using natural therapies to treat fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, and adrenal fatigue. I also have some information on conventional drugs, if that is what patients lean toward or can afford.
Experience
I have been working in a natural pharmacy in GA or over 11 years. I have worked with many FMS, CFS, and adrenal fatigue patients during that time. I have recovered from total disability from FMS and have gotten off all conventional medications.
Organizations
AANC
Publications
Tate Publishing has released my new book March 30, 2010 entitled Reversing Chronic Disease: A Journey Back to Health. It is endorsed by 3 MDS. I have co-written two articles for ADDvance Magazine.
Education/Credentials
BA in education from University of Alabama
Certification- Certified Nutritional Consultant AANC
Past/Present Clients
One of my clients wrote an endorsement for my book.
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