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July 17, 2019July 17, 2019

Diseases Marked by Widespread Pain Can Lead to Fibromyalgia, Large Study Finds

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People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), endometriosis and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at greater risk of developing fibromyalgia or chronic and widespread pain later in life, a population-based study ... Read more

July 16, 2019July 16, 2019

Kinin Receptors Help Drive Fibromyalgia Pain, Mouse Study Suggests

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Kinin receptors are important regulators of — and potential therapeutic targets for — pain in fibromyalgia, a study in mice suggests. The study with that finding, “Kinins and their ... Read more

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019

Israeli Study Reveals Physiotherapists’ Views, Perspectives on Fibromyalgia Pain Treatment

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Physiotherapists working with fibromyalgia patients experience numerous difficulties, in part because of poor communication with general practitioners and a lack of pain-targeted professional skills. Specific training to help them ... Read more

July 10, 2019July 10, 2019

Glial Cells Overly Activated in Brains of Fibromyalgia Patients to Promote Inflammation, Study Suggests

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Activation of glial cells in the brain, the primary immune cells of our nervous system, may play a key role in fibromyalgia, a study suggests. Modulating these cells could ... Read more

July 9, 2019July 9, 2019

Opioids Could Affect Brain’s Response to Reward in FM Patients, Study Suggests

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The use of opioid painkillers might affect brain activity associated with responses of anticipated rewards and non-punishments in people with fibromyalgia, a pilot study suggests. This finding could help ... Read more

July 3, 2019July 3, 2019

Study Shows Reliability of Phases in 30 Second Chair Stand Test for FM Patients

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The analysis of movement phases, namely sitting and standing, as part of the 30 second chair stand test is a reliable tool to access physical fitness in fibromyalgia patients. ... Read more

July 2, 2019July 2, 2019

Virtual Reality-based ‘Exergaming’ Improves Fitness of Women with Fibromyalgia, Study Finds

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Exergaming, a form of physical exercise based on virtual reality, improves the fitness of women with fibromyalgia, a study says. The findings of the study, “Effects of 24‐wk exergame ... Read more

June 28, 2019June 28, 2019

Study Examines Links Between Fibromyalgia and Migraine Headaches

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Fibromyalgia may be a clinical sign of more severe headaches in patients with migraine, and more frequently affects those with chronic migraines or migraines with aura, which are accompanied by ... Read more

June 24, 2019June 24, 2019

Fibromyalgia Patients Found to Have Altered Gut Microbiomes, Which May Lead to New Diagnostics, Treatments, Study Suggests

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Fibromyalgia patients were found to have alterations in their gut bacteria — a discovery that may pave the way to new diagnostic tools and treatments, according to researchers at ... Read more

June 20, 2019June 20, 2019

Medical Cannabis May Be Safe, Effective Treatment Option to Manage Symptoms, Study Says

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Medical cannabis appears to be a safe and effective treatment option to manage symptoms of fibromyalgia, a study says. The findings of the study, “Safety and Efficacy of Medical ... Read more

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