chronic pain

December 7, 2017

Why Fibromyalgia Feels Like a Progressive Disorder

This video from newlifeoutlook explores whether or not fibromyalgia is a progressive or degenerative disorder. The medical world doesn’t classify fibromyalgia as a progressive disorder, however, many people living with the disease say ... Read more

December 4, 2017December 4, 2017

New Brain Stimulation Therapy for Fibromyalgia and Major Depression Approved in Singapore

Fibromyalgia, News

Patients in Singapore with fibromyalgia-related migraines and other chronic pain will now be able to access Soterix Medical’s non-invasive therapeutic device, called PainX, as an alternative to treatment with medication. The announcement was ... Read more

December 1, 2017November 30, 2017

My Quest for a Pain-Free Life

Columns, Finding Balance with Fibro - a Column by Carrie Anton

It feels like I spent most of 2017 trying to find ways to deal with fibromyalgia. I began the year in significant pain, feeling hopeless and scared. I honestly didn’t ... Read more

September 8, 2017September 8, 2017

Personalized Antidepressant Medication May Help Fibromyalgia Patients Deal with Side Effects, Study Suggests

Fibromyalgia, News

Researchers found that individuals suffering from chronic pain, such as fibromyalgia patients, may tolerate antidepressants’ side effects differently and could benefit from personalized medicine. The results collected from 23 clinical ... Read more

August 24, 2017August 24, 2017

No One Should Have to Live in Pain

Columns, Pushing Through the Pain - a Column by Lisa Burks

The meaning behind ‘Pushing Through the Pain’ Hello, all! I want to start by talking about a very concerning matter. Last month, I started my column about chronic pain, “Pushing ... Read more

June 23, 2017June 23, 2017

First Cannabinoid-Based Transdermal Patch for Chronic Pain Is Ready for Release

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The first batch of the Chronic Pain CBIS Transdermal Patch will soon be released, offering a cannabinoid-based alternative to people around the globe who self-medicate for fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions, Cannabis ... Read more

June 1, 2017

Why Fibromyalgia Feels Like a Progressive Disorder

April 28, 2017May 4, 2017

Coping with the Depression Fibromyalgia Can Bring

Columns, Finding Balance with Fibro - a Column by Carrie Anton

You probably have heard about the link between fibromyalgia and depression. Why wouldn’t a FM sufferer be depressed? Chronic pain, the underlying illnesses along with the loss of friends, family, ... Read more

April 19, 2017April 19, 2017

OWC Pharmaceutical to Discuss Cannabis-based Therapies at Monaco Event

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OWC Pharmaceutical Research will give a presentation in Monaco next week on cannabis-based therapies, which studies have shown help people with fibromyalgia, psoriasis and other inflammatory conditions. Yehuda Baruch, the company’s ... Read more

April 5, 2017April 5, 2017

Transcranial Direct Stimulation Shows Promise in Managing Chronic Pain, Studies Show

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Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) may help patients with chronic pain diseases such as fibromyalgia, according to results from clinical trials conducted by TCT Research. TCT Research’s tDCS is a ... Read more