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Biological Link Between Pain And Fatigue Discovered
A recent study reveals a
biological link between pain
and fatigue and may help
explain why more women than
men are diagnosed with
chronic pain and fatigue
... > full story
Pain In Fibromyalgia Is Linked To Changes In Brain Molecule
Researchers have found a key
linkage between pain and a
specific brain molecule, a
discovery that lends new
insight into fibromyalgia,
an often-baffling chronic
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Why Don't Painkillers Work For People With Fibromyalgia?
New research shows that
people with fibromyalgia
were found to have reduced
binding ability of a type of
receptor in the brain that
is the target of opioid
... > full story
Further Legitimization Of Fibromyalgia As A True Medical Condition
Fibromyalgia, a chronic,
widespread pain in muscles
and soft tissues accompanied
by fatigue, is a fairly
common condition that does
not manifest any structural
... > full story
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Fibromyalgia Affects Women More Often Than Men
April 26, 2008 — Are you exhausted? Do you have pain all over but can't figure out what's wrong? If so, you may be suffering from fibromyalgia, a chronic condition that causes exhaustion, sleep disturbances and ... > full story -
A Regular Dip In The Pool Could Benefit Fibromyalgia Sufferers
February 25, 2008 — Patients suffering from fibromyalgia could benefit significantly from regular exercise in a heated swimming pool, a study in Arthritis Research & Therapy shows. The findings suggest a cost ... > full story -
Marijuana-based Drug Reduces Fibromyalgia Pain, Study Suggests
February 18, 2008 — Patients with fibromyalgia treated with a synthetic form of marijuana, nabilone, showed significant reductions in pain and anxiety in a first-of-its-kind study. Fibromyalgia syndrome has no cure, is ... > full story -
MRE Could Provide A Definitive Diagnosis For People With Muscle Pain, Study Shows
November 30, 2007 — An estimated nine million men and women in the United States live with myofascial pain syndrome, a condition marked by pain that permeates muscles in the neck, back and shoulders. The condition is ... > full story -
Exercise And Education Helps Women With Fibromyalgia
November 13, 2007 — An exercise program that incorporates walking, strength training and stretching may improve daily function and alleviate symptoms in women with fibromyalgia, according to a new article. These ... > full story -
Fibromyalgia Pain Caused By Neuron Mismatch, Suggests Study
November 2, 2007 — The unexplained pain experienced by patients with fibromyalgia is the result of a mismatch between sensory and motor systems, new research suggests. Scientists note that this finding adds to a ... > full story -
Mindfulness Meditation: A New Treatment For Fibromyalgia?
August 6, 2007 — Fibromyalgia has emerged as a common, yet difficult to treat disorder. A group of investigators has proposed a new modality of treatment. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) proposes a ... > full story -
FDA Approves First Drug For Treating Fibromyalgia
June 22, 2007 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Lyrica (pregabalin), the first drug to treat fibromyalgia, a disorder characterized by pain, fatigue and sleep problems. Lyrica reduces pain and ... > full story -
Gabapentin Shown Effective For Fibromyalgia Pain
June 12, 2007 — New research shows that the anticonvulsant medication gabapentin, which is used for certain types of seizures, can be an effective treatment for the pain and other symptoms associated with the ... > full story -
Fibromyalgia: The Misunderstood Disease
June 2, 2007 — Fourteen years ago, Josephine began to experience severe pain throughout her body. As her symptoms became worse, she sought help from a variety of specialists, but no one could diagnose her ... > full story
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