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    Exploring Dental Mercury Risks

    I just had this discussion with my Dentist a few weeks ago. He said not to remove the fillings because the process of removal can get Mercury in your system. He also said there is no real evidence that the fillings we have cause any problems. He did mention he has a MS patient who he did...
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    Chronic Twitches: 6 Months and Counting

    Take the time and read this wonderful site..... Believe your Docs..... I've been twitchin' a good 13-14 months and have been where your are. Don't stop living.....keep going......test yourself in little ways daily, and in time you'll feel better..... If you feel you need MEDS, get them...
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    New Medication for Fibro?

    FDA Approves Lyrica (Pregabalin) for Treatment of Neuropathic Pain NEW YORK, NY -- January 3, 2005 -- Pfizer Inc has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market Lyricaâ„¢ (pregabalin capsules) for the management of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic...
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    New Medication for Fibro?

    Anyone heard of this....COUSIN OF NEURONTIN Relatively NEW - Sept 04.... Was reading about it for FIBRO.....
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    What Causes Intense Twitching?

    I get that when I contract my triceps.....they harden right up...hurt, and it takes awhile for them to relax...and it slowly comes back with a FLURRY of twitches and pain....then there are little sporatic twitches throughout the day with low grade pain..... :mad: One doc called it "tetany" and...
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    High ANA/Anti-SSA Lab Results

    Steve: Did you "titrate" up to 200 mgs. I've read you have to start at low doses of the Lamotrigine and work up to that amount. Thanks to you and Stephanine for the reassurance. ANOTHER QUESTION..... When I walk from the parking lot to my office I carry my "bag" of things. My hand and...
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    High ANA/Anti-SSA Lab Results

    Steve: Gaba 300 three times a day What was the dosing on the 400.....200 twice daily? Thanks...... :p Paul ----- PS what about my Pick-up truck question, do you have that sensation
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    Left Hand Grip Strength Problems

    I too have ulnar nerve problems that showed up on NCS. Twice by two different Neuros. I was complaining of pinky and ring finger tingling.....they say from Cycling in the Areo position.....etc.... No need for surgery at this point in time.... Good Luck to you brother.... I still twitch...
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    THANK YOU

    THANKS TO WHOM EVER GOT THE SITE RUNNING AGAIN!!!! MY HAT IS OFF TO YOU!!!!!!!
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    Regularly Lifting Weights and BFS

    yes.... The hardest "thing" is how to fine a MODERATE routine...... I was riding over 100 miles a week..... I believe it was a culmination of alot of things.....is there something pathological-----all the MDs say "NO".....under the RADAR..... COMPLETE REST was NEVER advised to me.......just...
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    Regularly Lifting Weights and BFS

    Sounds similar, but I did not have any e-lyte imbalance......everything was normal, and still is.... :) I was "over" training..... did two duathlons and a few 10Ks in just 4 months, plus all the training before hand. Doc said I over did it...... but couldn't explain the FASICS....Thought I...
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    Normal EMGs: Neuromyotonia & Myokymia

    Gary: I'm a "silent" ABOUTBFS.com person....... I too wish my symptoms would "go away"......but hey, after 13 months of this, three EMGs with nothing BAD, no weakness or atrophy, and still walking.....I can't complain.....I see people with real diseases everyday......I often ask those on...
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    Normal EMGs: Neuromyotonia & Myokymia

    GARY: It says in the article that the TWO patients who presented with isolated nerve hyperexcitability later developed neuropathy confirmed by NCS to both have DIABETES. I conclude the point being made is the association with: 1) Myasthenia 2) Thyoma 3) Lung Carcinoma Paul
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    Twitching - Is Fatigue a Cause?

    There were a TON of things that lead up to all this Oct 03 than just exercise......Friend died of Cancer, peson died on the Racqetball court while playing with me, Uncle (not blood related) passed with ALS, mom and dad passed away.......alot added up and I think....POP...I blew a...
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    Twitching - Is Fatigue a Cause?

    Tense muscle.... I was cycling over 100 miles a week last year. I was on a TRI-Bike and in the Down position alot. I was most likely tense....I've tried Muscle Relaxants, to no avail. This past year I really let up on cycling and ran more. Did a 1/2 Marathon in September...felt fine....no...
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