Biomarkers of Homeopathy in Fibromyalgia

Inclusion criteria: * ACR diagnosis of fibromyalgia; * Willing to take daily active or placebo liquid remedy under double blind conditions for 6 months, involving daily succussion and dilution of source liquid from a stock bottle; * Willingness/ability to comply with dietary and lifestyle restrictions, i.e., no coffee in any form, no comphor or menthol-containing products; no electric blankets, no strong aromatics, no routine vaccinations, no concomitant use of acupuncture, chiropractic, polarity therapy, psychic healing, or magnet therapy; * No dental drilling, MRI scans unless emergent; * Withhold food or drink 30 mins before/after therapy; * Stable conventional care for 2 months prior to entry; * Willing to undergo 3 diagnostic physical exams, and to permit videotaping of interview sessions; * Willing to fill out questionnaires Exclusion criteria: * Steroid-dependent medical conditions; * Chronic benzodiazepine or anticonvulsant use; * Use of tricyclic antidepressants, antihypertensives, and other drugs that alter orthostasis; * Pregnancy; * History of seizure disorder or syncope; * Life-threatening medical conditions; * Current active asthma; * History of anaphylactic shock; * Insulin-dependent diabetes; * Active suicidal ideation or psychosis.