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September 15, 2020September 15, 2020

Oxygen Therapy Similar to Exercise in Easing Fibromyalgia Pain, Study Suggests

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Low-pressure hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is comparable to a two-month program of low-impact physical exercise in easing pain, and increasing endurance and function in women with fibromyalgia, a small study ... Read more

September 8, 2020September 8, 2020

Enrollment Open in Second Phase 3 Trial of Higher TNX-102 SL Dose for Managing FM

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The second Phase 3 clinical trial examining a higher dose of TNX-102 SL (sublingual cyclobenzaprine), Tonix Pharmaceuticals‘ bedtime treatment for managing fibromyalgia, is enrolling participants. The RALLY trial (NCT04508621) ... Read more

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020

Brain Stimulation May Ease Pain of Fibromyalgia, Help With Fatigue

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Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can ease pain and fatigue, and improve quality of life as an add-on treatment for people with fibromyalgia who do not respond to common pain ... Read more

August 25, 2020August 25, 2020

Therapy Dog Visit Can Improve Physiological Health of Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Shows

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A single 20-minute session with a therapy dog significantly improves the physical and mental health of people with fibromyalgia, according to a collaborative study between the Mayo Clinic and ... Read more

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020

Massage Therapy to Neck Muscles May Help With Pain of Fibromyalgia

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A form of massage therapy that applies moderate pressure on the neck muscles, given in short twice-weekly sessions, significantly lowered perceptions of pain in women with fibromyalgia, results of ... Read more

August 4, 2020August 4, 2020

Mistreated Children More Apt to Develop Fibromyalgia Later in Life, Study Finds

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Mistreated children are more likely to develop fibromyalgia and other central sensitivity syndromes (CSSs) later in life, a study has found. The study, “The association between exposure to childhood ... Read more

July 21, 2020July 21, 2020

Low-intensity Exercise Seen to Help Women With Fibromyalgia Mentally, Physically

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Low-intensity exercise eases multiple psychological symptoms — including pain catastrophizing, stress, anxiety, and depression — and improves life quality for women with fibromyalgia, results of an eight-week clinical trial ... Read more

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020

Placebo Effect Could Ease Pain in Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Shows

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Patients with chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia experience similar pain relief with a placebo as people without chronic pain, a new study indicates. Harnessing the so-called placebo effect, researchers ... Read more

July 7, 2020July 7, 2020

Bedtime Fibromyalgia Therapy TNX-102 SL Sees Faster-than-expected Trial Enrollment

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Enrollment in the RELIEF Phase 3 trial assessing TNX-102 SL (sublingual cyclobenzaprine) as a nighttime treatment for pain and disturbed sleep due to fibromyalgia has been faster than expected, ... Read more

June 23, 2020June 23, 2020

Exagen, Ohio State Aiming at Blood Test for Earlier Fibromyalgia Diagnosis

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Exagen entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement with the Ohio State Innovation Foundation to develop and market a blood test that can distinguish fibromyalgia from other disorders, allowing ... Read more

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