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October 18, 2017October 18, 2017

Fibromyalgia and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Are Linked, New Study Shows

Fibromyalgia and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have a bidirectional association, a new population-based study in Taiwan shows. The study, “Bidirectional association between fibromyalgia and gastroesophageal reflux disease: two population-based ... Read more

October 16, 2017October 16, 2017

Fibromyalgia Patients Have Decreased Brain Connectivity in Some Regions, Study Reports

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Using specialized magnetic resonance imaging technology, a study from Taiwan found that patients with fibromyalgia have decreased brain connectivity in specific regions, including the insula and the default mode ... Read more

October 12, 2017

5 Types of Exercise That Can Relieve Fibromyalgia Pain

We all know how important it is to exercise no matter whether you want to get in shape or stay in shape. It’s essential that everyone stays active, but if you’re someone ... Read more

October 6, 2017October 6, 2017

Certain Immune Cells in Brain May Boost Inflammatory TNF in Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Reports

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A specific type of human-induced immune cell derived from patients with fibromyalgia is hyper-responsive, resulting in increased levels of a known pro-inflammatory factor thought to be linked to pain intensity, ... Read more

October 4, 2017October 4, 2017

Health Canada Approves AVACEN 100 to Treat Pain in Fibromyalgia Patients

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Avacen Medical recently announced that its Avacen 100 Class II medical device, previously licensed for treating joint pain associated with arthritis, is now licensed by Health Canada to treat ... 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 ... Read more

September 27, 2017September 27, 2017

Moderate Alcohol Consumption Could Help Reduce Fibromyalgia Pain, Insomnia, Study Shows

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Low to moderate alcohol consumption is associated with greater hippocampal volume, decreased intensity of clinical pain, and better sleep quality in fibromyalgia patients, new research shows. The study, “Low-to-Moderate ... Read more

September 25, 2017September 25, 2017

More Exercise Reduces Anxiety Longer in Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Finds

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An analysis of 10 studies on the effects of exercise on anxiety in patients with fibromyalgia (FM) found that exercise training can cause anxiety to drop. Training programs that ... Read more

September 18, 2017September 18, 2017

GeneFo to Host Free Webinar on Humor and Laughter for Symptom Management

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GeneFo will be hosting a webinar next week by Yvonne deSousa, a chronic patient and humorist, to teach patients how to integrate humor into their daily lives as a way ... Read more

September 15, 2017September 15, 2017

Emotional Awareness, Expression Therapy May Be Viable Treatment Options for Fibromyalgia

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Doctors should consider treating fibromyalgia patients with therapies that target emotional awareness and expression relating to psychosocial adversity and conflict, urges a team of Michigan researchers. Their study, “Emotional awareness ... Read more