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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 ... 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, ... Read more

January 17, 2019January 17, 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 ... 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 ... Read more

January 15, 2019January 15, 2019

Melatonin Improves Mood, Quality of Life in Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Suggests

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Oral melatonin could improve fibromyalgia patients’ mood and quality of life, as well as decrease anxiety and cortisol levels. The study, “Melatonin Improves Mood Status and Quality of Life and Decreases ... Read more

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019

Hummingbird Device Shows Benefits for Fibromyalgia Patients, Developer Reports

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A noninvasive device called Hummingbird, which is placed under the front part of the feet and emits a gentle vibration, increases daily activity of people with fibromyalgia, while reducing ... Read more

January 9, 2019January 10, 2019

Gabapentin May Reduce Women’s Pain During Sex, Research Suggests

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An anti-seizure and nerve pain drug called gabapentin improved sexual function in women with chronic pain in the vulva (the external part of the female genitalia). While the medication ... Read more

January 8, 2019January 8, 2019

Cognitive Difficulties Affect Life and Self-perceptions of Men with Fibromyalgia, Study Reports

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Cognitive problems of men with fibromyalgia — involving their memory, verbal fluency and problem-solving abilities — significantly affect their work, social relations and self-perceptions, a study finds. The study ... Read more

January 6, 2019February 6, 2019

Either Too Little or Too Much Activity and Sleep May Worsen Symptoms, Study Says

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People with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome may do best with individually tailored plans for physical activity — and ideal sleep hours — a study suggests, after finding that patients ... Read more

January 3, 2019January 3, 2019

Computer Model Identifies Four Main Classes of Fibromyalgia, Study Reports

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A computer model identified four major classes of fibromyalgia on the basis of the pain and symptom severity felt by patients, the presence of specific coexisting conditions, and the ... Read more

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