Introduction There are songs that play in the background of life, and then there are songs that feel like they arrive at the exact moment they are needed. Born This Way by Lady Gaga is…
chronic illness
Raise awareness about chronic illnesses by understanding their impact, symptoms, and the importance of support and education.
Pleasure, pain brain signals disrupted in fibromyalgia patients
New research indicates that a disruption of brain signals for reward and punishment contributes to increased pain sensitivity, known as hyperalgesia, in fibromyalgia patients. Results published in Arthritis & Rheumatism, a journal of the American…
Young People Report Worse Fibromyalgia Than Older Patients
Introduction Fibromyalgia is often thought of as a condition that becomes more common or more difficult with age, but patient reports and clinical observations suggest a more complicated reality. Many younger people living with fibromyalgia…
Discovery Could Eventually Help Diagnose and Treat Chronic Pain
Introduction Chronic pain is one of the most complex and misunderstood medical challenges in modern healthcare. Unlike acute pain, which serves as a clear warning signal of injury or illness, chronic pain persists long after…
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 University of Michigan Health System study. Millions of women suffer from unexplained vulvar pain so severe it can make…
Role of Impaired Sleep in Fibromyalgia Pain Explored
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition defined by widespread pain, fatigue, cognitive difficulties, and heightened sensitivity to sensory input. Among all its symptoms, sleep disturbance is one of the most consistently reported and most influential…
Psychological Intervention Reduces Disability and Depression in Adolescents with Fibromyalgia
Introduction Fibromyalgia is often thought of as a condition affecting adults, but it can also occur in children and adolescents. When it develops during adolescence, it can have a profound impact on physical health, emotional…
Immediate Treatment Can Alleviate Future Back Problems, Research Suggests
Introduction Back pain is one of the most common health complaints worldwide, affecting people of all ages and lifestyles. While many episodes of back pain resolve on their own, a significant number of individuals go…
Study probes obesity link to fibromyalgia
Afflicting up to 5 percent of the U.S. population, mostly women, fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread pain and range of function problems. A new study in The Journal of Pain reports there is close association…
High Rate of Restless Legs Syndrome Found in Adults with Fibromyalgia
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties. Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), on the other hand, is a neurological sensory-motor disorder that causes an irresistible urge…