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February 7, 2019February 7, 2019

Fibromyalgia Patients Can Benefit from Strength Training, Review Study Shows

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Strength training lowers pain and fatigue in fibromyalgia patients and improves their quality of life, a review states. The study “A systematic review of the effects of strength training in ... Read more

February 5, 2019February 5, 2019

Acupuncture Safe and Effective for Managing Fibromyalgia-related Pain, Review Study Suggests

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Acupuncture therapy is safe and effective for patients with fibromyalgia, helping to manage chronic pain and improve quality of life, a study suggests, but more trials are still needed to support ... Read more

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Linked to Improved Health in Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Reports

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After undergoing cognitive behavioral therapy, fibromyalgia patients reported improvements in general health and pain scores, a small study shows. Moreover, the psychological therapy correlated with a significant reduction in the ... Read more

January 30, 2019January 30, 2019

Fibromyalgia Linked to Endometriosis, Autoimmune Diseases, Study Says

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Women diagnosed with fibromyalgia and endometriosis have a higher risk of developing autoimmune diseases, a study found. Additionally, patients with both conditions had a higher incidence of mental conditions such ... Read more

January 29, 2019January 29, 2019

Childhood Bullying May Increase Fibromyalgia Risk in Adulthood, Study Suggests

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Children who are bullied may be at a greater risk of developing fibromyalgia as adults, according to a cross-sectional study. The study, “The association between bullying victimization in childhood and ... Read more

January 24, 2019January 24, 2019

Physical Activity at Regular Intervals Might Ease Fibromyalgia Symptoms, Study Says

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Performing moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in regular bouts of at least 10 minutes helped reduce pain, fatigue, and disease severity in fibromyalgia patients. Longer intervals of physical activity ... 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 patients, ... Read more

January 22, 2019January 22, 2019

More Research Needed on Effects of Fibromyalgia Therapies on Pregnancy, Review Study Shows

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There is little to no information on the impact on pregnancy of therapies approved to manage fibromyalgia nerve pain, a study has found. Because of this lack of data, the ... Read more

January 17, 2019February 19, 2019

Treat Fibromyalgia by Bringing ‘Healing Foods’ into Your Diet: A Nutritionist’s View

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Fibromyalgia (FM) is an often misdiagnosed condition that affects 10 times more women than men. It presents mainly as a cluster of symptoms in women, who are 90 percent of ... Read more

January 17, 2019January 17, 2019

Pain Recollection in FM Patients Changes over Time, Study Suggests

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Research suggests a bias in how people with fibromyalgia (FM) recall pain, with intense pain usually exaggerated in recall. Researchers suggest that psychosocial factors, such as patients’ own assessment of ... Read more