Lyrica May Help Spastic Colon and Fibromyalgia Pain
Because we have numerous medications to relieve the pain of fibromyalgia, it's important to choose a pain-relieving drug that is likely to help with multiple problems — including spastic colon, a very common problem in people with CFS/FMS.
The good news from a recent study conducted by doctors at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine: the drug Lyrica (pregabalin), which is proven to help fibromyalgia pain, also can relieve spastic colon — reducing sensations of gas and pain by 25%.
Additional good news: a generic (and therefore less expensive) form of Lyrica has been approved by the FDA.
Reference
"Effect of the Α2δ Ligand, Pregabalin, on Colonic Sensory and Motor Functions in Healthy Adults." Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol, May 19, 2011 ajpgi.00085.2011; published ahead of print May 19, 2011, doi:10.1152/ajpgi.00085.2011
Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. is one of the most frequently quoted post viral CFS, fibromyalgia, energy, sleep and pain medical authorities in the world. He is the author of 12 books including You Can Heal from Long Covid, the best-selling From Fatigued to Fantastic!, Pain Free 1-2-3, The Complete Guide to Beating Sugar Addiction, Real Cause Real Cure, The Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Solution, and the popular free Smart Phone app Cures A-Z. He is the lead author of eight research studies and three medical textbook chapters on effective treatment for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Dr. Teitelbaum appears often as a guest on news and talk shows nationwide, including past appearances on Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Oprah & Friends, CNN, and FoxNewsHealth.
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