mood disorders

August 21, 2019August 19, 2019

Finding Balance Between Periods of Fibromyalgia Remission

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

I’ve often been asked whether fibromyalgia has periods of remission. For me, the answer lies somewhere between yes and no, although closer to yes. To clarify: Sometimes my symptoms are ... 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 Cortisol ... Read more

September 4, 2018September 4, 2018

PTSD and Mood Disorders Common in Women with Fibromyalgia, Linked to Worse Quality of Life, Study Reports

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Women with fibromyalgia have a high prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depressive disorder (MDD), bipolar, and panic disorders, which can have a negative impact on their quality of life, ... Read more

March 21, 2018March 21, 2018

Study Identifies the Types of Cognitive Dysfunction That Are Most Prevalent in Fibromyalgia

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Learning and memory problems, difficulty paying attention, and inability to control movement are the cognitive problems that fibromyalgia patients experience the most, a study reports. The dysfunction is worse when ... Read more