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June 23, 2017June 23, 2017

First Cannabinoid-Based Transdermal Patch for Chronic Pain Is Ready for Release

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The first batch of the Chronic Pain CBIS Transdermal Patch will soon be released, offering a cannabinoid-based alternative to people around the globe who self-medicate for fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions, ... Read more

June 21, 2017June 21, 2017

Sustained Physical Exercise Improves Cognitive Performance and Fibromyalgia Symptoms, Study Shows

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Physical exercise over a long term improves cognitive processing and overall symptoms of fibromyalgia, new research from Sweden shows. The study, “The role of long-term physical exercise on performance ... Read more

June 19, 2017June 19, 2017

Poor Sexual Health Among Women with Fibromyalgia Needs More Attention, Researchers Say

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Fibromyalgia can be a significant obstacle to sexual health among affected women, according to a recent study, which underscored that a lack of understanding among partners contributes to poor ... Read more

June 16, 2017June 16, 2017

Avacen and CellMark Team Up to Market Non-Drug Treatment Device for Fibromyalgia Pain

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San Diego-based biotech company Avacen Medical and CellMark Medical of Gothenburg, Sweden, have formed a strategic partnership to leverage CellMark’s global network across 120 markets to boost sales and marketing of the Avacen-100 ... Read more

June 15, 2017

Is Exercise Still Good For You If You Have Fibromyalgia?

Exercise is extremely good for you, but if you suffer from fibromyalgia you may find that certain exercises can exacerbate your symptoms, make your joints hurt more and leave ... Read more

June 14, 2017June 14, 2017

Children with Migraines Should Be Monitored for Fibromyalgia and Other Conditions, Study Finds

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Children with migraines experience central sensitization — involving changes in the central nervous system — which is linked to pericranial tenderness and juvenile fibromyalgia, new research shows. The study, ... Read more

June 12, 2017June 12, 2017

Both Gluten-free and Low-Calorie Diets Ease Gastrointestinal Ills in Fibromyalgia, Study Finds

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Because the gastrointestinal symptoms reported by fibromyalgia patients are often similar to those of people with gluten sensitivity, a study compared the effects of two diets — one gluten-free and the other ... Read more

June 9, 2017June 9, 2017

Severe Forms of Fibromyalgia Prove Costly to Healthcare System in Germany, Study Finds

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The average cost of hospital care in Germany for patients with fibromyalgia with acute episodes of pain was reported in a new study to be 3,725.84 euros (roughly $4,163 ... Read more

June 7, 2017June 7, 2017

Vitamin D Supplements, Quality Sleep Could Help Relieve Fibromyalgia, Other Chronic Pain Conditions

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Taking Vitamin D supplements and getting a good night’s sleep may help prevent fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions, as well as make pain treatments more effective, concludes a study, “The interfaces between ... Read more

June 5, 2017June 5, 2017

Fibromyalgia Pain Symptoms Improve with Reduction of Blood Inflammatory Markers, Study Shows

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Fibromyalgia (FM) patients treated with a low dose of Revia/Vivitrol (naltrexone) showed improved pain symptoms, a pilot study found. These patients also experienced significantly reduced inflammatory markers in their ... Read more