FIBRO FILES: Fibro in the media this week.

I am always fascinated to see what information is being published, in the news media, about Fibromyalgia. I thought you might be interested too.

This week we are travelling around the world from Israel, to Canada and then to Virginia USA to see what is being written about Fibromyalgia (FMS). 
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Fibromyalgia patients to become eligible for state disability stipend.  Chronic condition recognized for purpose of state benefits; rocket-battered southern Israel has seen surge in cases over past few years. TIMES OF ISRAEL. 10 November 2019

SUMMARY: The state will recognize those afflicted with fibromyalgia as disabled especially as the number of people diagnosed with fibromyalgia has increased near the Gaza border.
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Treating fibromyalgia can be like peeling an onion

Fibromyalgia is a very complex health condition that is not well understood or managed within the current medical paradigm, licensed nutritionist Nonie De Long says. NEWMARKETTODAY. ca 16 November 2019 

SUMMARY: Gladys asks a question about fibro and her search for holistic answers and an orthomolecular nutritionist answers.
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Opioid Use Disorder-Related Hospitalization Rates Have Increased for Patients with Most Common Rheumatic Diseases. NEWSWISE. 6 November 2019

SUMMARY: Report on a study that examined hospitalization rates for Opiod Use Disorder in patients with fibromyalgia, gout, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and low back pain.
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