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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 Cortisol ... 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 muscle ... 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 is ... 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 titled ... 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 who ... 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 use ... Read more

January 2, 2019January 2, 2019

Tetra Bio-Pharma Plans Phase 2 Trial of Vaporized PPP001 Cannabis Product for Fibromyalgia Pain

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Tetra Bio-Pharma is planning a Phase 2 clinical trial to test its PPP001 vaporized medical cannabis product as a treatment for pain in patients with fibromyalgia. This follows the positive ... Read more

December 20, 2018December 20, 2018

Cognitive Behavioral Treatment Improves Sleep in Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Shows

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Cognitive behavioral treatment for pain and insomnia improves sleep, but not pain and general mood, in patients with fibromyalgia, a study suggests. The study, “Cognitive behavioral treatments for insomnia (CBT-I) and ... Read more

December 18, 2018December 18, 2018

Muscle Energy Technique May Help Ease Neck Muscle Weakness and Pain in Patients, Study Reports

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Muscle energy technique, a type of manual therapy where the patient also actively participates, may help ease pain and weakness in neck muscles involved in breathing and reduce fatigue in ... Read more

December 13, 2018December 13, 2018

Smoking Raises Risk of Cognitive Problems, Depression in Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Says

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Smoking is a risk factor for worse cognitive function, symptom severity, quality of life, and increased depression and anxiety in patients with fibromyalgia, according to a study analyzing patient-reported outcomes. ... Read more