Some News to ponder –

"Researchers found that the cough suppressant, dextromethorphan, temporarily diminished pain perception in both fibromyalgia patients and healthy adults. The benefit appears to stem from the fact that dextromethorphan blocks the action of a chemical messenger known as NMDA, which helps relay pain signals to the brain.

"But that doesn’t mean people with fibromyalgia should start downing over-the-counter cough syrup, the researchers caution. "Like every medication, dextromethorphan has side effects," Dr. Roland Staud, the study’s lead author, said in a statement. "At high doses, patients can have problems related to memory and confusion."

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Watch the store shelves to see if dextromethorphan begins to disappear