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October 25, 2018October 25, 2018

Lower Hand Function and Strength in Fibromyalgia Patients Linked to Increased Pain, Study Reports

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Women with fibromyalgia have impaired hand function and strength, which is associated with increased pain and greater disease severity, according to a new study. The study, “Assessment of hand function and disability in ... Read more

April 24, 2018April 24, 2018

#AAN2018 – Fibromyalgia Linked to Higher Burden, Disability Risk in Patients with Chronic Migraine

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Fibromyalgia is linked to increased economic burden and higher risk of disability in patients hospitalized due to chronic migraine, a U.S.-based study shows. Improved risk assessment and fibromyalgia recognition may ... Read more

November 15, 2017November 15, 2017

EpicGenetics Test Can Help Gulf War Veterans with Fibromyalgia Obtain Disability Status

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To help mark Veterans Day, EpicGenetics reminded Americans who fought in the Gulf War of 1990-91 that the Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes the company’s FM/a test as proof of fibromyalgia. Many ... Read more

February 17, 2017February 17, 2017

Gait, Balance Severely Impaired in Female Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Shows

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Gait and balance are both severely impaired in people with fibromyalgia, revealed a study published in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. Moreover, subjective complaints associated with the condition could ... Read more

January 20, 2017January 20, 2017

Mindfulness Programs May Ease Symptoms in Children and Adolescents, Study Says

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Mindfulness-based programs may help improve symptom burden, disability and anxiety in children and adolescents with fibromyalgia (FM), a new study says. In the study “Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Adolescents With ... Read more

August 12, 2016August 12, 2016

Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Improve with Tai Chi Mind Body Exercises

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A recent study suggests that practicing Tai Ji Quan (TJQ), a Chinese mind-body therapy (MBT) exercise, also called Tai Chi, supports the technique as positive strategy to reduce fibromyalgia symptoms. The study,”Efficacy of Rehabilitation ... Read more

March 28, 2016March 28, 2016

Disability Status in Fibromyalgia Patients Related to Occupation, Severity of Symptoms, Study Shows

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A recent study showed that about 30 percent of Canadian patients suffering from fibromyalgia (FM) had disability status. Patients who were considered disabled were more likely to show more severe symptoms of fibromyalgia, ... Read more