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Idiopathic intracranial hypertension, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome all share a variety of symptoms caused by high pressure in the brain and spinal cord, a review study has found. The study, “The ... Read more

January 23, 2019January 23, 2019

‘Healthy Habits, Coping Strategies’ Program Seen to Ease Disease Symptoms in Study

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A health education program that includes deep breathing, aerobic exercise, and relaxation methods, seems to stabilize cortisol levels and increase production of anti-inflammatory molecules, improving the condition of fibromyalgia ... Read more

December 20, 2018December 20, 2018

Cognitive Behavioral Treatment Improves Sleep in Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Shows

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Cognitive behavioral treatment for pain and insomnia improves sleep, but not pain and general mood, in patients with fibromyalgia, a study suggests. The study, “Cognitive behavioral treatments for insomnia (CBT-I) ... Read more

December 11, 2018December 11, 2018

Many Patients Not Given FDA-Advised Starting Dose of Medications, Study Finds

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About two-thirds of fibromyalgia patients do not get the starting dose recommended by the FDA in the label it places on an approved medication, a recent study that looked ... Read more

October 23, 2018October 23, 2018

Fibromyalgia Highly Prevalent Among Chronic Pain Patients in Korea, Study Reports

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Based on the modified 2010 American College of Rheumatology criteria, the prevalence of fibromyalgia is relatively high among chronic pain patients referred to outpatient pain clinics in Korea, an epidemiological study ... Read more

August 21, 2018August 21, 2018

Flow Meditation Found to Ease Sleep Problems in Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Reveals

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Mindfulness-based intervention, also known as flow meditation, seems to be a promising natural therapy to alleviate sleep problems in patients with fibromyalgia, according to Spanish researchers. Their study, “Effects of Mindfulness ... Read more

August 1, 2018August 1, 2018

Physician Judgment May Be Best Strategy for Accurate Fibromyalgia Diagnosis, Review Says

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When it comes to identifying fibromyalgia, the objective judgment of a physician appears to be better than any of the current diagnostic scale scores and may be the only ... Read more

July 31, 2018July 31, 2018

Primary and Secondary Fibromyalgia Share Same Symptom Burden, Study Suggests

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Primary and secondary fibromyalgia share the same symptom burden, according to the polysymptomatic distress (PSD) scale, a tool that measures fibromyalgia symptom severity, a study reports. The study, “Primary and ... Read more

Posts by: Joana Carvalho

Joana Carvalho

High Cerebrospinal Pressure Links 3 Chronic Pain Disorders, Including FM

‘Healthy Habits, Coping Strategies’ Program Seen to Ease Disease Symptoms in Study

Cognitive Behavioral Treatment Improves Sleep in Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Shows

Many Patients Not Given FDA-Advised Starting Dose of Medications, Study Finds

Fibromyalgia Highly Prevalent Among Chronic Pain Patients in Korea, Study Reports

Flow Meditation Found to Ease Sleep Problems in Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Reveals

Physician Judgment May Be Best Strategy for Accurate Fibromyalgia Diagnosis, Review Says

Primary and Secondary Fibromyalgia Share Same Symptom Burden, Study Suggests

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