Posts by: Alice Melão

Alice Melão

May 16, 2018May 16, 2018

Dry Needling Found More Effective at Reducing Fibromyalgia Pain than Myofascial Therapy in Clinical Trial

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Treatment with a technique called dry needling is more effective at reducing fibromyalgia-associated symptoms than myofascial release therapy, according to the results of a clinical trial. The dry needling method ... Read more

May 9, 2018May 9, 2018

Fibromyalgia, Other Chronic Conditions in Veterans Linked to Military, Sexual Trauma, Study Shows

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People in the military who experience trauma, including sexual trauma, have an increased risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depressive disorder, and conditions such as fibromyalgia and chronic pain, according to ... Read more

April 24, 2018April 24, 2018

#AAN2018 – Fibromyalgia Linked to Higher Burden, Disability Risk in Patients with Chronic Migraine

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Fibromyalgia is linked to increased economic burden and higher risk of disability in patients hospitalized due to chronic migraine, a U.S.-based study shows. Improved risk assessment and fibromyalgia recognition may ... Read more

April 18, 2018April 18, 2018

Altered Body Awareness May Contribute to Pain Sensitivity in Fibromyalgia, Study Suggests

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Women with fibromyalgia often have less self-esteem and a distorted perception of their own bodies. This may impair their capacity to process sensory stimuli and contribute to the sensation of ... Read more

March 22, 2018March 22, 2018

GeneFo’s Guide Can Help Fibromyalgia Patients Apply for Medical Cannabis Card

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GeneFo has created a free state-by-state guide for fibromyalgia patients with detailed and relevant information on how to use and to apply for medical cannabis. Updated to March 2018, the ... Read more

March 13, 2018March 13, 2018

Good Spousal Relationships Can Improve Lives of Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Suggests

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Better spousal relationships can effectively improve the quality of life in fibromyalgia patients, researchers have found. The study, “The role of spousal relationships in fibromyalgia patients’ quality of life,” was published in ... Read more

March 8, 2018

Group Acupuncture Relieves Pain, Fatigue in Fibromyalgia Patients, Trial Shows

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Individualized acupuncture in a group setting significantly decreases fatigue and pain in fibromyalgia patients, compared with standard group therapy, a controlled clinical trial suggests. Led by researchers at Oregon Health ... Read more

February 27, 2018

Cold Therapy Can Improve Quality of Life in Fibromyalgia Patients, Trial Shows

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Exposure to extreme cold can help improve the quality of life in fibromyalgia patients by reducing musculoskeletal pain and inflammation, according to a clinical trial. Results of the trial suggest that whole body ... Read more

February 20, 2018

Noninvasive Brain Electrical Stimulation Lacks Effectiveness in Fibromyalgia, Study Suggests

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Researchers found that the use of brain electrical stimulation as a way to modulate pain, depression, anxiety, or insomnia lacks clinical evidence demonstrating its benefits. The study, “Benefits and Harms ... Read more

February 6, 2018

Group Problem-Solving Therapy May Help Ease Symptoms of Fibromyalgia, Study Suggests

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Group-based therapy targeting thoughts and emotions could be an effective strategy to improve fibromyalgia knowledge and ease the burden of patients, according to a nursing study. The report, “Problems and ... Read more