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Just been reading about this and have attached a link for further reading... Very interesting

http://innovativemedconcepts.com/pipeline.html

May 8, 2016
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Members enthusiastically engaged with research linking dormant herpes viruses to fibromyalgia, with many discovering they share a history of... Read more

Members enthusiastically engaged with research linking dormant herpes viruses to fibromyalgia, with many discovering they share a history of cold sores, mononucleosis, or Epstein-Barr virus and noting patterns between viral outbreaks and fibro flares. Several members shared practical strategies, including requesting antiviral medications like Acyclovir from doctors willing to explore off-label treatments, eliminating aspartame to reduce brain fog, and exploring dietary changes and herbal teas like spearmint for symptom management. A recurring theme was cautious hope that this research could lead to meaningful treatment options, paired with determination to educate doctors, advocate for themselves, and pay close attention to connections between viral activity and fibromyalgia symptoms.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Bery interesting and thank you for sharing. This path makes a lot of sense. I have often wondered if it was a dormant mononeucleosis virus as I remember feeling "similar" to FMS when I had glandular fever. Let's hope for progress in this. These articles help us to stay positive 😊

May 8, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I was diagnosed with Chronic Epstein Barr Virus over 20 years ago and was put on the anti-viral. I tolerated it quite well and felt so much better. Just recently, I've asked about the connection to fibro and was told "yes, it is a virus (and more), " I am told they are in the same family. I am interested in trying the anti-viral medication again and determining for myself if it's working to help me with the fibro. I would like to read about possible long term side affects first. Seems I get more out of my own research, as well as what I'm finding on this site, than I get from my doctor/s.

May 8, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I had mono twice and was tested for Herpes many times and they were all negative. But in the beginning I was treated as if it was positive. I haven't had an issue or symptoms for 20+ years And an was told by an Infectious disease doc that I never had it!

May 8, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Interesting. I had intestinal parasites after visiting Mexico. I had it treated and now there is no sign. However, I still have fibro and EBV. Each little bit and piece of this puzzle that each of us shares here, is beginning to create an increasingly clearer picture. Now, all we need to do is to get fibro researchers to being reading these posts. Let's all see what we can do in that regard.

May 10, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I remember this topic, about herpes virus,&Dr Pridgen, when I first joined this site about a yr ago..I found it very interesting then,, lets just hope something comes up asap for all of us, fingers&everything else,crossed if it has smething to do wth herpes virus could we go to our clinic& ask for anti viral pills??to try?:-)

May 8, 2016 (edited)

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