Warm Baths for Fibromyalgia
Taking a warm bath can help with the pain that comes from fibromyalgia. A warm bath
is soothing and may help one with their sleep. Tell us your experience with warm baths
for the fibromyalgia symptoms of pain and insomnia. Rate this fibromyalgia treatment below.
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Treatment Ratings for FMS Symptoms
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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7.08
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Myofasical Trigger Point Pain Relief
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7.08
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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6.00
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Better Sleep
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6.92
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No Side Effects
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9.50
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Convenience
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8.86
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Cost/Benefit
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9.57
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Depression Relief
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6.50
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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5.50
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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3.50
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Skin Problem Relief
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3.00
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Hyopoglycemia Relief
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1.00
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Based on 14 rating(s) & review(s).
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Warm Baths 06/28/08
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
I found warm baths very invigforating. Of course I wouldnt rave about the benefits, but I think that they do help in some way.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Over 5 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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6 Times Per Week
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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5
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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2
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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9
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Better Sleep
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n/a
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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n/a
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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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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n/a
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Warm Baths 06/14/08
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
They are wonderful for awakening and easing my sore muscles that accumulated through the night. They are so relaxing but they make me want to go back to bed. But this is a highly effectivie way of dealing with fibromyalgia and hot tubs and massage seem to be similar in their effectivess in dealing with fibromyalgia.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Over 5 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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3 Times Per Day
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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10
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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10
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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1
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Better Sleep
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10
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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10
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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4
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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0 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Temporary Relief 04/16/08
Reviewed by:
Ohio, USA
I recently disovered the benefits of warm baths with epsom salts to relieve immediate pain. I'm able to take when needed because I am recently self employed & can no longer afford Provigil, which had been my life line. They provide immediate relief & with the pain numbed I can focus and this relieves stress & depression. They are not however convenient, nor do they last for very long. I fear the day when I can no longer stop everything & take a warm bath.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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1 Month
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Treatment Frequency:
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When Needed
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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9
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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n/a
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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2
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Better Sleep
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4
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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5
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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7
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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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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n/a
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1 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Baths (with Epsome Salts) 02/19/08
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
Use 4 cups of it in a particularly warm bath. I have read studies that show that any more of than this is a waste. Allow it to disolve and get in. Do this once per day along with 30min-1hour of vigourous exercise and you will be amazed at the difference after 2 weeks.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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6 Months
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Day
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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5
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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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4
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Better Sleep
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7
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No Side Effects
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8
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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8
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Depression Relief
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7
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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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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n/a
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0 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Hot water therapy 09/30/07
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
This should be rated under massage therapy. Both are great! Never pass up a time to get a massage or hot water bath or shower.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Over 5 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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2 Times Per Day
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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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6
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Better Sleep
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8
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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n/a
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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6
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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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n/a
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0 out of 1 people found this review useful.
soothing 09/27/07
Reviewed by:
United Kingdom
I found warm baths relieve the back pain I experience for a short while.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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2 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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When Needed
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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7
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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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6
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Better Sleep
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6
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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6
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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7
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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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n/a
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0 out of 1 people found this review useful.
The Great Escape 09/23/07
Reviewed by:
Isle of Man, United Kingdom
A good ole hot bath or shower, can't be beaten! these are an absolute life line for me. When I shower I put the pulse setting on and move about to get to all the areas hurting most. The relief of the heat is almost immediate and the shower has to be about 30 mins for me. the bath at least an hour. The worst side effect is trying to cool down afterwards and sweating from the heat. When I'm at my lowest and sorest I have to have either of these and escape the misery of life for a while.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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4 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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When Needed
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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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7
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Better Sleep
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6
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No Side Effects
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8
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Convenience
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9
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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6
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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6
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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5
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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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1 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Temporary but Immediate 08/17/07
Reviewed by:
New York, USA
Before I discovered trigger point injections, zanaflex, and ice, I discovered warm baths/showers. the heat is an immediate and effective, if temporary treatment for muscle spasms....and with the spasms under control, i can get to sleep, and once asleep, my muscles quiet down.......a warm bath or shower before bed is absolutely essential for me. also, i'm stiff from my tendinitis's in the morning, so a warm shower or bath is absolutely essential to start my day........add some lavender to the bath water......spend some money on good quality bath oils and salts.......a daily luxary....which means it helps with the mental/emotional part of having a chronic illness that most doctors can't handle.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Less Than 1 Week
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Treatment Frequency:
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2 Times Per Day
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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n/a
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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10
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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n/a
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Better Sleep
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10
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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n/a
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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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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n/a
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0 out of 1 people found this review useful.
It's okay 02/06/07
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
I will try almost anything to help me feel better
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Less Than 1 Week
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Treatment Frequency:
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When Needed
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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5
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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n/a
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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n/a
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Better Sleep
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3
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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6
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Cost/Benefit
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6
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Depression Relief
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3
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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2
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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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n/a
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0 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Baths 11/17/06
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
Baths are a timeless joy & relief of overall distress. They do not solve the problems, nor have long lasting benefit; but they relieve the immediate distress. Anything that does that is worth the time & cost.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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5 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Day
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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n/a
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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10
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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n/a
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Better Sleep
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n/a
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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n/a
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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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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n/a
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0 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Warm Baths 06/26/06
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
Warm baths can help with pain and depression and also give you a little extra pick me up when you are feeling tired and experiencing brain fog.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Less Than 1 Week
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Treatment Frequency:
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When Needed
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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9
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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9
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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9
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Better Sleep
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9
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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9
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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6
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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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1
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0 out of 1 people found this review useful.
5-HTP And Topamax 12/24/05
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
Those are Herbal 5-htp. Those are natural mood stabilizing. Great for Fibromyalgia! Good for sleep aid. Does not Irritate your stomach. And Topamax are good for sleep also mixed with that herbal pills.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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2 Months
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Day
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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6
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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4
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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8
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Better Sleep
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5
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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10
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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10
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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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n/a
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0 out of 1 people found this review useful.
warm baths 11/08/05
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
Warm baths help ease my pain but they aren't always convient.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Over 5 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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2 Times Per Day
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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7
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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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7
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Better Sleep
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8
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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7
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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3
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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3
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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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n/a
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0 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Better than nothing 08/13/05
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
This helps a little with pain. Helps with fog.
Helps with sleep. It's better than doing nothing.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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2 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Day
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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6
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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3
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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7
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Better Sleep
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7
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No Side Effects
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7
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Convenience
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7
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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4
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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4
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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2
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Skin Problem Relief
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2
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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