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| Subject | Date Asked |
| fibromyalgia? | 10/29/2010 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| severe stabbing pain in arms, legs, and lower back | 5/23/2010 |
| 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 symptoms? | 5/13/2010 |
| 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 and Klonopin | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I have had fibromyalgia for almost 12 years. 37 year old male. I am still trying to get to the ... A: Your problem is in your nervous system not in your liver. I do not recommend any medication for you ... | |
| Blood work results | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: My rhuematologist ran a series of blood work and my C-Reactive Protein is 16.5 and my Sed Rate is 54 ... A: Sheila, C-Reactive Protein results as high as yours show some sort of systemic inflammation. ... | |
| Fibromyalgia and ovarian cysts | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I have several small cysts on my ovary. My abdomen is so bloated and has been continuously for about ... A: Pamela, Having Fibromyalgia just makes everything worse. The way I look at it simple: If you have ... | |
| myclonic jerks related to FM or MS? | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know if myoclonic jerking can be connected to either Fibromyalgia or MS. I have been ... A: Katy, First of all, you are not crazy. Secondly, the doctors that you have been to are only ... | |
| CORTISONE | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Arnone, Hello. I am a 47yo. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia over ten years ago. As an RN I ... A: Ann, Since you are of were in the health profession, you should know that all of the studies are ... | |
| Oxygen concentrator/fibromyalgia | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: Long story short, I am a 37 year old male who got diagnosed with fibromyalgia 10 months ago, but ... A: Stephen, It is highly likely that your feeling of wasting away with the Medical Trials is correct. ... | |
| What is your solution? | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: Basically I want to know what your solution is. Here's more about me... I've had what I'm pretty ... A: Ellen, My solution, believe it or not, is the same in all children and adults. There is but one ... | |
| Calf spasms | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I recently (6 weeks ago) had a side manipulation for my SI joint from the chiropractor. Since then ... A: Nicole, Call your chiro and let him know about this. He should be well trained and able to make the ... | |
| Is there a point when the pain/fatigue plateau? | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with Fibro; I am tired by the time i get up in the morning after sleeping ... A: Tammy, NO WAY! That is not as good as it gets, your doctor has no idea what he is talking about. ... | |
| Fibromyalgia | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I know that Fibromyalgia is not an autoimmune disease, but can Fibromyalgia weaken your immune ... A: Margaret, Fibromyalgia is the effect, not the cause. Your Immune System is deficient along with the ... | |
| Fibromyalgia Doctors available in Southern California | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: My question has to do with my Mother, who has had fibromyalgia for approximately 3 years now. My ... A: Suzan, I don't think there is anyone in Southern California. Contact the Specific Chiropractic ... | |
| Fibro? | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I have been battling this 4 about 5 months now and I cannot get a diagnosis. I've seen rheumatology, ... A: Ashley, I believe that I have responded to another question that you have asked. I am not sure ... | |
| does this sound like fibro | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: My symptoms included: low energy, poor stamina, sore throat, unexplained menstrual irregularity, ... A: Tina, It is too bad that we could not meet while I was in NY. This sounds like a Central Nervous ... | |
| does this sound like fibro | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: My symptoms included: low energy, poor stamina, sore throat, unexplained menstrual irregularity, ... A: Tina, First of all, please do not talk about ending anything. You were put on this earth to be ... | |
| pain under right breast | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: under my right breast i feel server pain it starts in the middle of my chest and go's around to the ... A: Latrina, It is likely due to a spinal vertebra locked in misalignment or possibly even a rib that ... | |
| Fibro & other symptoms | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: This may not be exactly in your line of expertise, but I'm seeking an answer, and hopefully you'll ... A: Patricia, First of all, I apologize for not getting back to you right away with your answer. I have ... | |
| Does fibromyalgia affect all ages? | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: my name is Amber and I am 21 years old. For the past 6 months or so I have been feeling very tired ... A: Amber, Regardless of what it is called, that is just a name anyway. What you need to be concerned ... | |
| fibro or not were can i go | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: i am a 33 yr old male .. my biggest complaint is after i do any type of physical work , my hand and ... A: Matt, A diagnosis is merely what clinical signs you show and a name that it is given. Actually the ... | |
| fybromyalgia | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I have tried alot of perscribed medication and nothing works for me. The last one was cymbalta which ... A: Carmen, It is a shame that you are so far away, because in our clinic we are having tremendous ... | |
| Sleep and Twitching | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I am a 24 year old male who until almost two years ago was in perfect health. Then, I received a ... A: William, Since we have had much success with the same type of conditions under our care, I would ... | |
| excruciating pain | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 63 yr. old woman with rather baffling symptoms. I'm wondering if what I have is in fact ... A: Vicki, There is a high chance that you are actually suffering from what are the effects of nervous ... | |
| breast pain and FMS | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: and I was wondering if fibromyalgia could cause or a syptom of it is breast pain. Like a knife going ... A: Amanda, That can be possibly associated with Fibromyalgia which is after all a pain in many ... | |
| Fibromyalgia and pregnancy | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia three years ago after a year or so of tests. I am in Northern ... A: Lisa, First of all, I want you to know that everything is going to be alright with you and your ... | |
| can a very yound child suffer from fibromyalgia? | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: My daughter suffers from pains & aches (joints, chest)since she was about 8 years old. Her little ... A: OK Liz, It looks like you want to move forward with this and if that is the case then i am willing ... | |
| Fibromyalgia | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: In 1973 is was in basic training and step in a hole on a march and broke my heel and after that I ... A: Richard, It is very possible that the trauma from the fracture caused the Fibro to begin. This ... | |
| can a very yound child suffer from fibromyalgia? | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: My daughter suffers from pains & aches (joints, chest)since she was about 8 years old. Her little ... A: Liz, I understand that you are a concerned mother and only want the best for your daughter. I too ... | |
| Fibromyalgia and memory testing | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: Can a person who has seizures, fibromyalgia, migraines, and insomnia ever have their IQ and memory ... A: James, That would be very difficult to ascertain. Suggestion: Instead of trying to learn how bad ... | |
| CONGENITAL FUSION AND JOINT PAIN | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I AM A 35 YR OLD THAT HAS SEVERE CONGENITAL FUSED VERTEBRAE. I HAVE HAD DIZZINESS FOR YEARS,HAD AN ... A: Amy, How long ago were the X-Rays and MRI's taken? I know that you mentioned an MRI 5 years ago, ... | |
| Thyroid problem | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with thyroiditis in Aug 2008 but I am still having problems and I have underactive ... A: Sid, I have a good friend and colleague in Dublin, CA which is just east of San Fran. I highly ... | |
| CONGENITAL FUSION AND JOINT PAIN | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I AM A 35 YR OLD THAT HAS SEVERE CONGENITAL FUSED VERTEBRAE. I HAVE HAD DIZZINESS FOR YEARS,HAD AN ... A: Amy, Where is the fusion? What levels? Can you send me any pictures (MRI, X-rays)? Where are you ... | |
| Doctors in California | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Arnone, Could you please provide me with a list of possible Doctors to see in Northern ... A: Elizabeth, I want you to contact my friend and colleague Dr Shawn Dill, he is in Dublin, CA just ... | |
| fibromyalgia?????? | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I was told I have fibro for lack of finding nothing else wrong except im starting menopause.I have ... A: Linda, Your Care Plan is designed with a few things to consider: 1) The severity of your condition ... | |
| fibromyalgia?????? | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I was told I have fibro for lack of finding nothing else wrong except im starting menopause.I have ... A: Linda, What you are suffering from is known as an Upper Cervical Specific Subluxation. This is when ... | |
| sugar | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: my doc says not to eat sugar or white vegies, rice potatoes etc, and they are my favorite! Does this ... A: Kathie, No there is no correlation between intake of those foods and fibromyalgia. There is ... | |
| Achy upon Waking | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: When I wake up I feel like a steam roller ran over me, what is causing this? My whole body aches & ... A: Lisa, Your nervous system is responsible for controlling and coordinating all of your bodily ... | |
| muscle, joint pain and crunchy muscles | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: Have you treated people that just hurt all over.The tissue, rib cage, muscle, joints popping all ... A: Lisa, Yes, I have had patients with the same type of symptoms that you are describing and we have ... | |
| fibromyalgia cause | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH FIBROMYALGIA. MY RHEMOTOLOGIST SAYS I CONTRACTED IT DUE TO THE TRAUMA ... A: Lee, That is a possibility, however, what sort of trauma did you sustain in order to need a knee ... | |
| fibromyalgia | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: I've had Fibro for about 10 years, usually it's in my entire back and down right side, however ... A: Renee', What you have is a neurological condition which is caused by an Upper Cervical Subluxation. ... | |
| Symptoms | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: Sir, I have some shooting pain (for last 6 months) in left shoulder, left arm,neck, upper back, pain ... A: Suresh, It is highly likely that you are experiencing these symptoms as an effect of an Upper ... | |
Fibromyalgia
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Dr Robert Arnone, DC
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Expertise
I can explain a basic theory as to why you may have fibromyalgia and a simple solution of getting well. I am not here to help you along with dealing with the symptoms or living with the problem, only to take part in the solution by correcting the cause and not merely treating the effects with harmful drugs, radiation, or surgery.
Experience
Have been helping men and women with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for the past 14 years. This is not a treatment for FM or CFS, and this offers to put nothing in you or take anything out of you. I have seen many sufferers get completely well in a relatively short amount of time by Mother Nature, God, and the natural law. After all, these are the only things that can allow you to get well.
Organizations
KCUCS
MSCA
NVIC
Education/Credentials
Doctor of Chiropractic Degree
Life University School of Chiropractic, Marietta, Georgia
Awards and Honors
Everyday I receive smiles from my patients that are getting well from conditions that "THEY say are not supposed to heal."
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