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Guaifenesin Sources
Where To Buy Guaifenesin
Periodicals
Other Links
Websites About Salicylates
Web sites about hypoglycemia and low-carbohydrate diet

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Guaifenesin Sources

What not to use:

     Guaifenesin is an ingredient in many cough mixtures and decongestants, but these are not good sources of the medication and should not be used to treat fibromyalgia. Any pure guaifenesin that has no added pseudoephedrine, dextramethorphan, or any of the other compounds that may cause side effects is recommended. Liquid guaifenesin preparations are inappropriate because of the low dosage and the sugar, sorbitol, alcohol, or dye contents.

     The many symptoms of fibromyalgia could easily mask some other condition and may therefore require the input of a physician before and during initial treatment. It could be dangerous to assume all symptoms are due to fibromyalgia.

Where to buy guaifenesin:

• Mucinex by Adams Labs is the FDA approved time released guaifenesin 600 mg. Best prices are from www.immunesupport.com and Marina del Rey Pharmacy www.fibroconnection.com or 310-823-5311).

• There is compounded guaifenesin that needs a prescription. The prescription needs to state the reason why you must use compounded instead of the FDA approved Mucinex. State "dye-free" if you are sensitive to dye, or "patient needs to split dosage" because Mucinex is difficult to break. Any compounding pharmacy can make it for you, but since Marina Del Rey Pharmacy has it made in large quantities their price is usually the best. This guaifenesin costs about $10 less per hundred than the Mucinex.

Grace Fibrosmile (www.myfibrosmile.com/ftc) carries a new fast acting product SOLOGUAI. This product is free of dye, flavor, and maltodextin which may have a negative impact on blood sugar and weight loss. This product was designed with the sensitive patient in mind, and the excipients were chosen by Dr. St. Amand. Sales benefit fibromyalgia research. (Dr. St. Amand's contribution was pro-bono.) 888-883-4276.

·Grace FibroSmile www.myfibrosmile.com/ftc. Or 888-883-4276 The new SoloGuai.

• Marina del Rey Pharmacy
Jim Zelenay, Pharmacist
4558 So. Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Fax (310) 577-7562
Phone: (310) 823-5311
www.fibroconnection.com
Orders taken by e-mail: zelenaymdrrx@aol.com
Will ship guaifenesin and other products worldwide. Marina del Rey Pharmacy has a large selection of salicylate-free products including Grace Fibrosmile, Paula's Choice Personal Basics by Andrea Rose and Elta Sunscreens. Call them for more information or correspond by e-mail. Accepts faxed prescriptions from physicians world-wide. Carries all brands of guaifenesin -see their new website for details.

• ImmuneSupport.com
Toll Free (800) 366-6056
Has 600mg, long-acting, non-prescription guaifenesin available. Ships products worldwide. (3/03)

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Periodicals

• The American Journal of Medicine

• "Proceedings of a Symposium: The Fibromyalgia/Fibrositis Syndrome," September 29, 1986.

• The Journal of Rheumatology
"Fibromyalgia Syndrome," November 1989.

• New England Journal of Medicine

• Journal of the American Medical Association

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Links to other helpful information about guaifenesin and fibromyalgia

• One of our members, Angela Stroup spoke at the Symposium in Arizona in August, 2004 about gentle yoga and relaxation. For more information please see her website at http://www.mentorforlife.com. Angela has made available a relaxation tape ($15 including S/H) for our group. She says it is similar to the session she guided people through at the seminar, but is longer and better. She says it works for stress reduction. Angela is already listed as a mapper. She can be reached directly via her website or email. angelaps@cox.net

• A printable body chart for mapping

• ImmuneSupport.com is a vast Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome resource with news, research articles, chat rooms and alternative therapies.

• Fibronorth Fibromyalgia and guaifenesin resources for Canadians, including Dr. St. Amand's videos on FM and Mapping, all books on FM by Dr. St. Amand and Claudia Marek, and their video CD. FibroNorth donates a portion of the sale of these items to the Fibromyalgia Treatment Center research fund.

• Dr. Devin Starlanyl offers the symptoms list called "Devin's Diagnostic" and her two books, The Fibromyalgia Advocate: Getting the Support You Need to Cope with Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome," and "Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Survival Manual."

• Miryam Williamson has written a new book for fibromyalgia veterans. "The Fibromyalgia Relief Book: 213 Ideas for Improving Your Quality of Life." ISBN 0-8027-7553-5. This book is for those who already know what they're up against. For people newly diagnosed, Miryam has written "Fibromyalgia: A Comprehensive Approach," Walker and Co., 1996. ISBN 0-8027-7484-9

• M.E. Support
URL: http://www.mesupport.bigstep.com
louise@mesupport.bigstep.com
M.E. Support is a friendly, informa online community bringing awareness to chronic fatiguing illnesses.

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Web sites about salicylates

• The Feingold Association has dietary information that may be helpful for people who are extra-sensitive to salicylates. The Guai Protocol does NOT require eliminating salicylates from your diet.

• Cosmeticmall is a Web site that offers a cosmetic ingredients dictionary. Not as complete as Ruth Winter's book (The Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients by Ruth Winter, MS ISBN 0-517-88196-9) but OK in a pinch.

Grace Fibro-Smile has a full line of products at www.myfibrosmile.com/ftc. Or call 888-883-4276. Sales of Grace Fibrosmile products benefit fibromyalgia research and awareness.

Web sites about hypoglycemia and low-carbohydrate diet

• Lowcarb.com is an excellent source of information about low-carbohydrate diet, food and recipes.

• The Atkins Diet Web site

• Sugar-Free Market Place

• Hypoglycemia Support Foundation Inc.

• Low-Carbohydrate Resource Center

• Fran McCullough's Low-Carb Cookbook