Fibromyalgia is a condition associated with widespread pain and tenderness throughout the body. With no identifiable cause and no accepted treatment plan, this often misunderstood and misdiagnosed condition has been causing confusion not only for the medical community but for the individuals who have to deal with the realities of this condition on a daily […]

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Researchers recently found that gut bacteria could have an effect on diffuse pain caused by fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is one of the most common chronic pain conditions. It is often associated with widespread pain in the muscles, soft tissue, and bones. The pain can vary from person to person and may move around the body from […]

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Researchers in the United States have potentially developed a fibromyalgia blood test to accurately diagnose the disease.   An estimated 4 million adults in the United States have fibromyalgia, with women four-to-nine times more likely than men to be diagnosed. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain throughout the body. People with fibromyalgia […]

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A research group in Spain gathered decades of data from past studies to better understand the benefits of a family of tropical fruits that have long been used in traditional medicine. Tropical fruits such as soursop and custard apple have been used in traditional medicines in the tropical Americas to treat a broad range of […]

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Researchers in the U.S. have recently conducted a study to examine the effects of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) on the brains of patients with fibromyalgia and insomnia. There is a high prevalence of individuals who suffer from insomnia and chronic pain, with both occurring simultaneously in 50% to 80% of cases. This presents great challenges for […]

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A recent study explored the use of non-drug, non-invasive, alternative treatments for fibromyalgia through the application of a novel treatment to the hands. Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease associated with high levels of pain and tenderness in the muscles. It greatly impacts the individual’s quality of life and can affect both their social and family […]

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A current clinical trial sponsored by the University of Washington is recruiting eligible patients with fibromyalgia to determine whether a combination drug and behavioural therapy can improve pain severity and physical function. Fibromyalgia is often referred to as an “invisible illness” due to the lack of visible symptoms.  However, for individuals with fibromyalgia, the unseen […]

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Fibromyalgia in women is associated with widespread musculoskeletal pain and other comorbidities that affect physical and mental health and quality of life. A recent study examines whether a healthy diet is associated with better mental health among women with fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by generalized musculoskeletal pain that is often comorbid with other […]

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