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A strict diet led to the rapid improvement of most symptoms of fibromyalgia in a woman in Italy, highlighting a new low-cost, low-risk method for treatment, according to a case ... Read more

April 11, 2018April 11, 2018

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Meditation Can Benefit Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Suggests

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Researchers report that non-pharmacological treatment strategies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness meditation, can be useful for treating patients with fibromyalgia. The review study, titled “Evidence-Based Non-Pharmacological Therapies ... Read more

April 3, 2018April 3, 2018

Fibromyalgia Patients Are Among Least Satisfied with Healthcare, Poll Finds

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Patients with fibromyalgia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and major depressive disorder (MDD) are the least satisfied with their healthcare, while people with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), multiple sclerosis (MS), ... Read more

March 28, 2018March 28, 2018

Tai Chi More Beneficial than Aerobic Exercise for Fibromyalgia Treatment, Trial Suggests

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Fibromyalgia patients who regularly practice tai chi show greater symptom improvement than those engaged in an aerobic exercise program, results from a clinical trial suggest. The study, “Effect of tai ... Read more

March 15, 2018March 15, 2018

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Seeking Teens with Fibromyalgia for Clinical Trial

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Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is looking for teenagers with fibromyalgia to participate in a clinical trial (NCT03268421) that aims to determine which of two group-based training programs is more effective ... Read more

March 7, 2018

Dwelling on Pain Interferes with Fibromyalgia Patients’ Ability to Control It, Study Finds

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Researchers found that dwelling on pain, magnifying its threat, and feeling helpless about it impairs fibromyalgia (FM) patients’ ability to control it and leads to its exacerbation. Scientists refer ... Read more

February 28, 2018March 1, 2018

Study Finds Insufficient Evidence on Use of Multiple Versus Single Fibromyalgia Therapies

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There is insufficient evidence to prove whether multiple or single therapies are the best way to treat fibromyalgia, a study reports. The review, “Combination pharmacotherapy for the treatment of ... Read more

November 20, 2017November 20, 2017

Lyrica Found to Be Effective in Reducing Neuropathic Pain in Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Shows

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Physicians may consider prescribing Lyrica (pregabalin) for fibromyalgia patients who have a primary complaint of neuropathic pain, new research shows. The study, titled “A comparison of the effectiveness of ... Read more

October 23, 2017October 23, 2017

Chronic Migraine Patients More Likely to Have Fibromyalgia than Those with Tension Headaches, Study Finds

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Patients with chronic migraines have a higher prevalence of fibromyalgia compared to people who get chronic tension headaches, new research shows. The study reporting the findings is titled “Fibromyalgia ... Read more

Posts by: Iqra Mumal

Iqra Mumal

Diet-based Approach Successfully Managed Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Patient, Case Report Shows

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Meditation Can Benefit Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Suggests

Fibromyalgia Patients Are Among Least Satisfied with Healthcare, Poll Finds

Tai Chi More Beneficial than Aerobic Exercise for Fibromyalgia Treatment, Trial Suggests

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Seeking Teens with Fibromyalgia for Clinical Trial

Dwelling on Pain Interferes with Fibromyalgia Patients’ Ability to Control It, Study Finds

Study Finds Insufficient Evidence on Use of Multiple Versus Single Fibromyalgia Therapies

Lyrica Found to Be Effective in Reducing Neuropathic Pain in Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Shows

Chronic Migraine Patients More Likely to Have Fibromyalgia than Those with Tension Headaches, Study Finds

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