New research indicates that a disruption of brain signals for reward and punishment contributes to increased … Pleasure, pain brain signals disrupted in fibromyalgia patientsRead more
Fibromyalgia
An in-depth guide on Fibromyalgia, covering its symptoms, causes, treatments, and tips for managing this chronic condition effectively.
Young people report worse fibromyalgia than older patients
It may seem counterintuitive, but young and middle-aged fibromyalgia patients report worse symptoms and poorer quality … Young people report worse fibromyalgia than older patientsRead more
Discovery could eventually help diagnose and treat chronic pain
More than 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. But treating and studying chronic pain is … Discovery could eventually help diagnose and treat chronic painRead more
Chronic vulvar pain related to irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia and interstitial cystitis
Women with vulvodynia at much higher risk for other chronic pain conditions, according to a new … Chronic vulvar pain related to irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia and interstitial cystitisRead more
Role of impaired sleep in fibromyalgia pain explored
Patients coping with the complex pain disorder fibromyalgia often have difficulty sleeping, and a new study … Role of impaired sleep in fibromyalgia pain exploredRead more
Psychological intervention reduces disability and depression in adolescents with fibromyalgia
A recent trial shows cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) reduces functional disability and depressive symptoms in adolescents with … Psychological intervention reduces disability and depression in adolescents with fibromyalgiaRead more
Immediate treatment can alleviate future back problems, research suggests
Immediate treatment by a physiotherapist, bypassing a waiting list, can reduce problems with recurring low back … Immediate treatment can alleviate future back problems, research suggestsRead more
Study probes obesity link to fibromyalgia
Afflicting up to 5 percent of the U.S. population, mostly women, fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread … Study probes obesity link to fibromyalgiaRead more
High rate of restless legs syndrome found in adults with fibromyalgia
A study in the Oct. 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that … High rate of restless legs syndrome found in adults with fibromyalgiaRead more
Adolescents with fibromyalgia who are physically active report lower levels of pain and disability
Adolescents with fibromyalgia who are physically active report lower levels of pain and disability, according to … Adolescents with fibromyalgia who are physically active report lower levels of pain and disabilityRead more