Dr. Russell R. Rothenberg M.D.

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  www.fibromyalgiahelp4us.com/medications.html - [Cached Version]
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  Rheumatologist Russell Rothenberg, M.D., Chair of the Medical Advisory Board of the National Fibromyalgia Partnership, notes that while opioids can be helpful in the treatment of acute FM flare-ups or in individuals who are highly disabled, they tend to be less effective in the treatment of chronic pain over the long term because they do not (chemically) address the root of the pain. As a result, the musculoskeletal problems associated with Fibromyalgia are not dealt with. Because of this, a patient can eventually get worse, and the drugs can cease to be effective. If the patient requires long-term narcotic analgesics as part of a comprehensive treatment program for Fibromyalgia, then long-acting drugs are usually preferable to short-acting drugs that can develop rebound pain overnight as the effect of the drug wears off. (Russell Rothenberg, M.D., Presentation to the National Fibromyalgia Partnership, January 25, 2004) Please click on the link above for more information on specific narcotics.

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  We Are Fmily Fibromyalgia Support And Chat Forum.fibromyalgia Syndromeaccording To Rheumatologist And Fibromyalgia Specialist Russell Rothenberg, M.d.

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  - Rheumatologist and FM specialist Russell Rothenberg, M.D.

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  Russell Rothenberg, M.D., "To The Newly Diagnosed Patient," Fibromyalgia Frontiers, Vol. 3, No. 1, Winter 1995, p. 7.
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  Russell Rothenberg, M.D., Rheumatologist and FM specialist

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  It is relevant to CFIDS patients for two reasons: Many people with CFIDS also have fibromyalgia, and Dr. Rothenberg's comments about illness management apply as much to CFIDS as to fibromyalgia.
  
  By Russell Rothenberg, MD
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  Russell Rothenberg, MD, is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology and is a diplomate of the American College of Rheumatology.He is also Assistant Professor of Medicine at George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, D.C., and is a consultant to the Arthritis Foundation, Metropolitan Washington Chapter.He has served as Chair of Medical Advisory Board of the Fibromyalgia Association of Greater Washington, Inc., since 1993.Dr. Rothenberg is currently in private practice in Washington, D.C., and Rockville, Md.
  
  Reprinted with permission from Fibromyalgia Frontiers, Vol.7, #1, Jan/Feb 1999.

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  Published on: 10/11/2004    Last Visited: 3/12/2006  

  To treat it effectively, said my rheumatologist, Russell Rothenberg, a George Washington University Medical School professor and clinician, the pain, fatigue and other symptoms must be treated at the same time.
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  Fibromyalgia -- the word means "pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons" -- primarily strikes women aged 20 to 60, Rothenberg said, with most in the 40 to 60 range.

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  According to rheumatologist and fibromyalgia specialist Russell Rothenberg, M.D., "Patients need to know that medication, judicious rest, exercise, physical therapy, and good diets can do more than just control the symptoms of fibromyalgia; they can control the disease process as well.There is no cure for fibromyalgia, but people do get better!Hopefully, as better medications that are more specific for fibromyalgia are developed, and people are diagnosed earlier in their illness, more individuals with fibromyalgia will go into remission, or at least partial remission, and feel better."31
  
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  31. Russell Rothenberg, M.D., "To The Newly Diagnosed Patient," Fibromyalgia Frontiers, Vol.3, No. 1, Winter 1995, p. 7.
  
  10. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FMS-RELATED DISORDERS
  
  Arthritis Foundation
  
  National Headquarters

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  Fibromyalgia  symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 11/10/1997    Last Visited: 5/18/2009  

  Rheumatologist and FM specialist Russell Rothenberg, M.D., has words of hope to share. Just because someone starts out with severe symptoms doesn't mean that (s)he cannot find worthwhile improvement with a skillfully devised and comprehensive treatment program.
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  29. Russell Rothenberg, M.D., "To The Newly Diagnosed Patient," Fibromyalgia Frontiers , Vol. 3, No. 1, Winter 1995, p. 7.

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  ImmuneSupport.com Treatment & Research Library - [Cached Version]
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  Rheumatologist and FM specialist Russell Rothenberg, M.D., has words of hope to share.Just because someone starts out with severe symptoms doesn't mean that (s)he cannot find worthwhile improvement with a skillfully devised and comprehensive treatment program.

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  Lavin preguntas - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 7/11/2000    Last Visited: 5/2/2001  

  According to rheumatologist and fibromyalgia specialist Russell Rothenberg , M.D. , Patients need to know that medication , judicious rest , exercise , physical therapy , and good diets can do more than just control the symptoms of fibromyalgia ; they can control the disease process as well.There is no cure for fibromyalgia , but people do get better.Hopefully , as better medications that are more specific for fibromyalgia are developed , and people are diagnosed earlier in their illness , more individuals with fibromyalgia will go into remission , or at least partial remission , and feel better. 31.
  
  For FMS patients is it especially important to be involved in a support group.As FMS patients tend to appear fine on the outside it can be difficult for family members and friends to understand the extent to which a patient with FMS suffers on a daily basis.Frequently FMS patients are misunderstood by family and friends.

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