Xyrem (GHB - Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid) for Fibromyalgia
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Treatment Ratings for FMS Symptoms
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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5.00
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Myofasical Trigger Point Pain Relief
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7.50
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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7.50
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Better Sleep
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9.00
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No Side Effects
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8.00
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Convenience
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7.50
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Cost/Benefit
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8.00
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Depression Relief
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6.00
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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5.00
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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1.00
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hyopoglycemia Relief
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4.00
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Based on 2 rating(s) & review(s).
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Displaying 1-2 of 2 ratings and reviews.
Better then the others 04/27/15
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
I have made it through all of the other approved drugs for fibromyalgia and this one has helped the most, it has taken my daily pain range from a 9-7 to a 7-5. It helps me be able to seep through most nights but gives me oddly vivid dreams where I think I am talking and interacting with people around me, and can make me wake up feeling very distressed. The depression is still as strong as ever, and the regiment of having to take something this strong when you sleep every night and wake up people with an alarm every night, makes it very annoying. Expecially when in college and not able to stay up past 10 to do work to be able to drive in the morning. It helps, but I'm not going to stop looking for something better cause this can't be it.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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5 Months
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Treatment Frequency:
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2 Times Per Day
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Dosage:
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Over 1 gram
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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2
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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7
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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5
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Better Sleep
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8
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No Side Effects
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7
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Convenience
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5
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Cost/Benefit
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7
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Depression Relief
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2
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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2
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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1
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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Xyrem helps the pain & fatigue 09/02/10
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
I rarely have any level of fatigue while on Xyrem and absolutely no fibrofog! Additionally, my pain level while using Xyrem has dropped from an average of 7 to an average of 3 most days. While I will have an occasional day with my pain higher than a 5 it is maybe once per week. I am able to be more active which I also believe helps the pain. I am able to function at work, I was considering disability, but Xyrem has allowed me to keep my career! Unfortunately until the FDA approves it for use to treat FM it will remain costly.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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1.5 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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2 Times Per Day
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Dosage:
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900 mg
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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8
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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8
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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10
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Better Sleep
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10
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No Side Effects
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9
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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9
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Depression Relief
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10
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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8
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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4
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