Posts by: Ashraf Malhas, PhD

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Physical activity in one’s daily life results in better outcomes in function and fatigue, but does not seem to influence pain and pain-related psychological measures, in women with fibromyalgia. A study ... Read more

May 3, 2018May 3, 2018

Breathing Exercises Have Positive Effect in FM Patients, Study Shows

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Breathing exercises can improve pain tolerance and quality of life in fibromyalgia patients, a study has found. Fibromyalgia (FM) often is diagnosed based on complaints of pain in tender spots of the ... Read more

November 29, 2017November 29, 2017

Depression, Anxiety Associated With Poor Illness Perception Rather Than Pain, Study Finds

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Depression and anxiety in patients with fibromyalgia are associated with poor illness perception rather than pain severity, a study has found. Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is associated with depression and anxiety ... Read more

September 29, 2017

Blood Pressure of Fibromyalgia Patients While Standing Linked to Quality of Life, Study Suggests

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The inability of patients with fibromyalgia to maintain blood pressure in response to stressors like standing is related to a decrease in quality of life and increased pain, a study ... Read more