Dr. Van D Warren MD

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• 6 Remedies For Itchy Skin with Fibromyalgia

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• Joanne: Lady Gaga’s Emotional Tribute to Her Aunt Who Battled Lupus

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• Treatment Options for Lupus

  Lupus does not have a complete cure; however, the symptoms can be managed. With thorough treatment, life expectancy of the patient can be increased to the fullest. Early diagnosis and treatment of lupus is important for preventing permanent damage to one's organs.Your doctor may begin your treatment...

• In Sickness and In Health: Fibromyalgia and Marriage

  Navigating the ups and downs of a chronic illness is difficult. Patients can experience roadblocks and dead ends that can disrupt their daily lives. Disorders, like fibromyalgia, are very difficult to manage, especially when getting a diagnosis can take months, or sometimes years.  Thankfully,...

• The Risks of Smoking for Fibromyalgia Patients

  It has been known since its origin that smoking does more harm than good to someone's body. Cigarettes contain much more than just tobacco: each and every one contains over 4,000 chemicals, including 400 known toxins and over 40 carcinogenic agents. Cigarettes contain ingredients such as tar, carbon...