2020
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December |
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CBD Transformed Scots Mother's Fibromyalgia Pain
A profile of Scottish Fibromyalgia sufferer Carolyn Samson. |
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The 'Guardian Angel' Six-Year-Old Who Helps Care For His Poorly Mum And Came To The Rescue During Coronavirus Battle
An 'amazing' 6-year-old in the UK has been nominated as a CheshireLive COVID Hero for the help he gives his mum. |
November |
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Study Shows Cannabis Oil Improves Fibromyalgia Symptoms
A small placebo-controlled trial shows that daily doses of cannabis oil rich in THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) significantly improves pain, fatigue and quality of life in people with Fibromyalgia. |
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New Study Shows Therapy Dogs Benefit From Their Jobs
An article from the American Kennel Club. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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How Cooking Helped Ian Get His Life Back
A profile of Isle of Man cookbook author and Fibromyalgia sufferer Ian Taverner. |
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Evidence Lacking For Current Fibromyalgia Therapies
Research published in the medical journal JAMA Internal Medicine. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Clinical Trial: Plant-Derived Cannabis Oil Effective For Patients With Fibromyalgia
Research published in the medical journal Pain Medicine. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Goth Legends Red Lorry Yellow Lorry Back Leeds Musician's Fundraising DVD In Aid Of Fibromyalgia Support Group
Red Lorry Yellow Lorry are among a string of bands featured on a new music DVD compiled by a Leeds musician during lockdown to raise funds for a Fibromyalgia support group. |
October |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Disabled Couple In Their Sixties Find Love After Moving Into The Same Sheltered Accommodation
A UK couple who moved into sheltered accommodation in their sixties fell for each other when their eyes met over the handlebars of a mobility scooter. |
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UK Residents Claim Disabled Drivers' Concerns Ignored
Disabled residents on a Southampton street have revealed their anger after their parking permits were revoked. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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What Illnesses Does The Talk's Carrie Ann Inaba Have?
A profile of US talk show host and Sjögren's Syndrome and Fibromyalgia sufferer Carrie Ann Inaba. |
September |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Scottish Man Blasts Selfish Drivers Who Force Wheelchair & Scooter Users Onto Busy Roads
A Scottish Fibromyalgia sufferer has blasted selfish drivers who force wheelchair users and those on mobility scooters onto busy roads around town. |
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Using Make-Up As A Mindfulness Exercise To Help With Chronic Pain
A profile of Australian Fibromyalgia sufferer Chloe Sargeant. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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A Place In The Sun Buyer Who Walked Away Over 'Heartbreaking' Health Battle Reveals Dream Isn't Over As She Opens Up On Condition
Fans of UK TV show A Place in the Sun fans were left heartbroken when one couple, Gary and Claire, had to walk away from their dream home over a battle with Fibromyalgia. |
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Coronavirus: Disabled 'Pushed Out' Of Post-Lockdown World
Disabled people are being "pushed out" of a post-lockdown world, with many anxious to leave the house, a Welsh charity has warned. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
August |
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Therapy Dogs Offer New Fibromyalgia Management Option
New research from Purina and Mayo Clinic brings a pet-centered treatment option to the forefront for patients with Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Hydrogen Rich Water – Could It Help With ME/CFS And/Or Fibromyalgia?
An article by US ME/CFS advocate and sufferer Cort Johnson. |
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UK Tenants' Champion Nominated For 2020 Housing Hero Award
Edwina Evans, a UK woman who has helped fellow tenants despite battling Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, has been nominated for a 2020 Housing Hero Award.. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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NICE Set To Rule Against Commonly-Used Drugs For Chronic Primary Pain
Commonly used drugs, like paracetamol and ibuprofen, can do more harm than good for chronic primary pain, including Fibromyalgia, and should not be used, according to the UK's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. |
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Betty Gerónimo Confesses That For 12 Years She Has Suffered From A Disease That Has No Cure
A profile of Dominican Republic official and Fibromyalgia sufferer Betty Gerónimo. |
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US Business Sells Clothing For Customers With Rheumatoid Arthritis And Fibromyalgia
A profile of US businesswoman and Fibromyalgia sufferer Alexandra Marrero. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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How People With Chronic Pain Feel About The 'No Painkillers' Approach
New draft guidance in the UK advises against painkillers for chronic primary pain. Here's what those who live with it have to say. |
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Billy Ray Mansell Completes Southend Seafront Triathlon Dressed As Spiderman
A heroic UK dad who refused to let his Fibromyalgia beat him took on a seafront triathlon... dressed as Spiderman. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
July |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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UK Woman With Hidden Disabilities Left In Tears After Being Abused Over Parking In Disabled Space
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Sophie Ann Thomas. |
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Rider Back Doing What She Loves After Long Struggle With Health Condition Urges Others 'Not To Give Up'
A profile of UK horse rider and Fibromyalgia sufferer Rachael Warneford. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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10th Annual Maria Stein Shrine Art Show Sees The Biggest Turn-Out In Artists And Submissions
A report on the Maria Stein Shrine’s 10th annual art show and sale, featuring Fibromyalgia sufferer Carol Rosenbeck. |
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A Guy's Guide To Loving A Woman With Fibromyalgia
An article by Jade Bald published in The Good Men Project. |
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New Zealand Woman With Chronic Illness Calls Out Ministry Of Social Development Over Double Standard
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Abby Malcolmson. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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US Woman Shares Her Story Of Living With Fibromyalgia During The Pandemic
A profile of US Fibromyalgia sufferer Christa Usteszewski. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
June |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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'I Felt Like A Prisoner In My Own Home'
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Rebecca Browne. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Living With Fibromyalgia - The Condition That Makes You 'Feel Like A Fraud'
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Claire Jones. |
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Fibromyalgia As A Neuropathic Pain Disorder: The Link To Small Fiber Neuropathy
An article published in Practical Pain Management. |
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A Moment With Zoe Watson
A profile of Australian Fibromyalgia sufferer Zoe Watson. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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2020 Free Ride Finalist: Jones Straight-A Student Battling Illnesses Wants To Help Others With Her Medical Issues
A profile of US Fibromyalgia sufferer Hannah Vaught. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
May |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Welsh Pair With Fibromyalgia Shave Heads For Nevill Hall Hospital
A profile of two Welsh Fibromyalgia sufferers Catherine Norris and Barbara Williams. |
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When Your Body's Pain Volume Is Always Turned Up
A profile of Kenyan Fibromyalgia sufferer Laura Litaba. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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"Isolation Is Giving People A Glimpse Into Life With Chronic Pain. It's Time I Talk About Mine."
A profile of Australian ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia sufferer Charlotte Begg. |
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I Was A 'Near-Perfect' Housewife. Then I Was Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia
A profile of Fibromyalgia sufferer Allison Martinez. |
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Living With: Irish Woman With Fibromyalgia Shares Experience Of Condition And How She Never Wants It To Define Her
A profile Irish Fibromyalgia sufferer Órla Gilheaney. |
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This Woman's Powerful Illustrations Show What It's Like Living With Fibromyalgia
A profile of UK illustrator and Fibromyalgia sufferer Mimi Butlin. |
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'My Life Is Lockdown' - New Zealand ME/CFS Sufferer
A profile of New Zealand ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia sufferer Angela Larsen. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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May 12 Is International Awareness Day
May 12's mission is to raise global awareness and education for Complex Immunological and Neurological Diseases (CIND) including ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia. |
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Opinion: I Have Fibromyalgia. This Is Why I Need Cannabis To Be Legalised
A profile of New Zealand Fibromyalgia sufferer Emma Clark. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Durban Songstress, Ruby Rose Talks About Her Battle With Fibromyalgia
A profile of South African singer and Fibromyalgia sufferer Ruby Rose. |
April |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Welsh Student With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome And Fibromyalgia Tells How Glyndwr Course Rekindled Football Coaching Dream
A profile of Welsh ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia sufferer Laura Davies. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Adam's Green Shoot Cultivation For Treatment Of Fibromyalgia
A profile of cannabis farmer Adam Mawer. |
March |
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Self-Isolating UK Woman Slams 'Broken' DWP Universal Credit System
The profile of UK Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS sufferter Rachael Powell. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Fibromyalgia Comic Goes Bilingual
The worldwide success of a University of Dundee comic raising awareness of a common but poorly understood medical condition has led to a Spanish version of the publication being launched. |
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Study: Medical Marijuana Improves Quality Of Life In Fibromyalgia Patients
About half of patients reported improved quality of sleep and fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression, a new study finds. |
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Characterization Of Cortisol Dysregulation In Fibromyalgia And Chronic Fatigue Syndromes: A State-Space Approach
Research published in Physician's Weekly. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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UK Woman With Fibromyalgia Hits Out At 'Inappropriate' Apartment After Holiday From Hell
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Teresa Barbato. |
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The Italian Fibromyalgia Registry
An article about the newly created Italian Fibromyalgia Registry. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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55 PLUS: Medical Marijuana: A Godsend For Those Who Suffer Pain
A profile of three US chronic pain sufferers, including Fibromyalgia patient Miriam Doro, who advocate for the use of medical marijuana to alleviate their symptoms. |
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Support Group Spotlight: Art And Buddhist Principles Help Women With Fibromyalgia
An interview with Julie Püttgen, a therapist who works in the rheumatology department at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center where she assists people diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. |
February |
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US Authors Coping With Pain Read Inspirational Works
Author, collage artist, and Fibromyalgia sufferer Tamara Hattis held a reading event for her new book of poetry, "Colors of My Pain," at the Beatnik Lounge in Joshua Tree, California. |
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I'm 18 Years Old And Living With Three Chronic Conditions You Can't See
A profile of Australian ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia sufferer Chloe. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Canadian Court Awards Woman $300,000 After Crash Exacerbates Her Fibromyalgia
A Canadian woman whose vehicle was rear-ended by a man driving without insurance has been awarded close to $300,000 by the courts. |
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'NO STRENGTH' Squirrel Bite Gave Me Fibromyalgia And Now I'll Never Be Able To Run Again
A profile of Irish Fibromyalgia sufferer Lisa Pearson. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Chester Charity Campaigners Create World's First Ever CD Dedicated To Fibromyalgia
A profile of UK musician David Williams who has created Rock Off Fibro, a CD that aims to raise awareness for Fibromyalgia. |
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The Brave Mum Who Lives With Chronic Pain And Is Told Her Illness Isn't Real
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Heather Martin-Goff. |
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Derry Author Claire Allan: Fibromyalgia Won't Stop Me Achieving My Dreams
A profile of Irish author and Fibromyalgia sufferer Claire Allan. |
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Fight Fatigue And Fibromyalgia Event Comes To Limerick This February
A group of Irish healthcare professionals have rallied together to create an awareness event for Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Rock Off Fibro CD Released At HMV Stores As Deeside Couple Continue Their Fight Against Fibromyalgia
A profile of UK musician David Williams who has created Rock Off Fibro, a CD that aims to raise awareness for Fibromyalgia. |
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I'm Struggling To Cope, Says Yorkshire Coast Woman With Chronic Fibromyalgia Who Has Had PIPs Benefits Stopped
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Sophie Steward. |
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CRIPPLING PAIN Former Page 3 Beauty Jo Guest Reveals Her Devastating Battle With Fibromyalgia That Left Her Too Exhausted For Sex
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Jo Guest. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
January |
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Nerve Stimulation May Offer Relief For Fibromyalgia Sufferers
A new study suggests that transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) during physical activity can significantly reduce Fibromyalgia associated pain. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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I'm Not 'Lucky' To Be On Disability Benefits Due To Fibromyalgia
An article by Fibromyalgia sufferer Angelique Gilchrist. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Disabled Woman Left Without Home Help Over Christmas Break
A profile of New Zealand PTSD, Fibromyalgia and chronic migraine sufferer Careen Busing. |
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How Singing In A Choir Helps My Chronic Pain
An article by ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia sufferer Kira McCarthy. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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6 Breastfeeding Positions For Moms With Chronic Pain
An article by Kinsey Gidick. |
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My Pro-Tips For Planning My Days And Managing The Unexpected With Fibromyalgia
An article by Fibromyalgia sufferer Kelly Lahy. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Huge Rise In Fibromyalgia In Grimsby Area And Nobody Knows What Causes It
The number of people in the North East Lincolnshire suffering from Fibromyalgia - a condition causing unexplained widespread pain - has soared in recent years, new NHS figures suggest. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
2019
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December |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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You Don't Look Sick: 'I've Realised That Living With A Disability Is Not Embarrassing'
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Ellie Matthews. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Acting With Disabilities
A profile of US actor and ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia sufferer Rachel Michaelson. |
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A Randomized Controlled Trial Of TENS For Movement‐Evoked Pain In Women With Fibromyalgia
Research published in the medical journal Arthritis & Rheumatology. |
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Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Improves Fibromyalgia Pain
Research published in the medical journal Arthritis & Rheumatology. |
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Disabled UK Mum Feels Like 'Hostage' In Her Own Home Due To 'State Of The Rail Service'
A profile of UK ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia sufferer Katie Robertson. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Blackburn Mum's Despair Over Cuts To Fibromyalgia Pain Treatment
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Nadia Ahmed. |
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Leslie Rose And 'The Picture Of Health'
A profile of US writer and Fibromyalgia sufferer Leslie Rose. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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The Gut Microbiome In Disease And Health
A group of researchers from McGill University and the Université de Montréal found that dysbiosis is often correlated with Fibromyalgia. |
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UK General Election 2019: Veterans Call For Better Healthcare And Benefits
A UK veteran who was hurt while serving in the air force hopes the next government can make a fairer benefits system. |
November |
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'I Was Denied Cervical Screening Because Of My Disability'
Women with physical disabilities often have to fight to access cervical screening, with some denied it altogether, a charity is warning. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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'They Think Disability Is Almost Worse Than Being Dead'
A profile of UK musician and Fibromyalgia sufferer Tilly Moses. |
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UK Mum Claims Her Daughter 'Struggles To Breathe' Due To Mouldy House
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Tanya Mcaulay and her mould-affected daughter Ashley. |
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Systems Pathology Of Neuropathic Pain And Fibromyalgia
Research published in the medical journal Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin. |
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UK Mother And Her Three Children Left Living In Hotel Room In Lincoln
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Vicky Robinson. |
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A Comparative Study Of Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondyloarthritis, And Sjögren's Syndrome
Research published in the medical journal Pain Medicine. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Marijuana Chewing Gum Is Said To Relieve Fibromyalgia Pain
Since smoking marijuana has a negative impact on a patient's lung health, and edibles can take a while before they kick in, chewing gum is a much better, safer, and quicker option. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Annual Jingle Bell Run Benefits Arthritis Foundation
A profile of US Fibromyalgia sufferer Glenn Harbin. |
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Can Melatonin Put Your Chronic Pain To Sleep?
In addition to helping with sleep, melatonin has the potential to alleviate chronic pain and inflammation. |
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Altered Microbiome Composition In Individuals With Fibromyalgia
Research published in the medical journal Pain. |
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Get A Life, Chloe Brown Is An Exploration Of Romance, Chronic Pain, And Living On Your Own Terms
A review of the book Get A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Fibromyalgia Linked To Worse Cognitive Function, 'Fibrofog'
Patients with Fibromyalgia demonstrate worse objective and subjective cognitive function – sometimes called "fibrofog" – compared with individuals without the disease, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research. |
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What It's Like Living With An Invisible Illness: Fibromyalgia
A profile of New Zealand Fibromyalgia sufferer Liza Young. |
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People Said The Pain Was All In My Head
A profile of Kenyan ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia sufferer Gladys Maina. |
October |
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UK Painter Credits The NHS With Helping Her Fight Against Crippling Illness: 'I'm Learning To Deal With The Pain And Started To Paint Again After 40 Years'
A profile of UK artist and Fibromyalgia sufferer Juli Fejér. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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UK-Born Cypriot Woman 'Healed By Prayer' To Feature On BBC's Songs Of Praise
A profile of UK-Cypriot woman Christalla Bailey. |
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It's Not In Your Mind - Aches And Pains Really DO Feel Worse On Damp And Windy Days, Scientists Find
Research from the University of Manchester suggests that physical symptoms of arthritis, migraine and Fibromyalgia patients are affected by the weather. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Christmas Craft Fayre In Irvine To Raise Money For Fibromyalgia Group
A Christmas craft fayre will be taking place in Irvine’s Volunteer Rooms on Sunday, November 3 to raise money for Fibro Friends Scotland and raise awareness of Fibromyalgia. |
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Jackie Ellis Became The First Female Roll-Up Champion At Chandlers Ford Snooker Club
A profile of UK snooker player and ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia sufferer Jackie Ellis. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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A Helping Hand For Chronic Pain: Fibromyalgia Will Now Be Recognised For Maltese Sickness Benefits
Fibromyalgia, a source of intense pain for many Maltese people, will finally be recognised for sickness benefits, the government has announced for next year’s budget. |
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UK Woman, 28, Ditches Her Job As A Funeral Director To Earn £100 An Hour As A Mermaid
A profile of UK professional mermaid and Fibromyalgia sufferer Jasmine Seales. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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UK Woman Told She's Not 'Disabled Enough' To Park In Disabled Space
UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Leigh Bobbett was with her family for her son's 14th birthday when she claims she was discriminated against for her disability. |
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What Causes Fibromyalgia?
Experts still have a lot to learn about the cause of Fibromyalgia, but scientists are finding evidence that points to a likely suspect: neuroinflammation, or inflammation in the brain. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Seeking Participants To Complete An Online Survey
Researchers doctors Andrea Pfalzgraf and Kim Jones are looking into whether people with Fibromyalgia feel invalidated or stigmatized, and if so, how that is affecting their lives. |
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Ableism, Chronic Illness And Being Invisible – Guest Post By Trista Ann Marie Eazell
An article by Fibromyalgia sufferer Trista Ann Marie Eazell. |
September |
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Finding The Answer: US Woman Warns About Danger Of Breast Implants
A profile of US Fibromyalgia sufferer Bridgette Taylor. |
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'Fibro Friends' Claire Flack And Tracey Power Set Up Fibromyalgia Support Group In Elsenham
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferers Claire Flack and Tracey Power. |
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In Tiny Doses, An Addiction Medication Moonlights As A Treatment For Chronic Pain
An article about low-dose naltrexone being used for chronic pain. |
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The Other Side Of The 'Opioid Crisis'
An article by US Fibromyalgia sufferer Winona Stalvey. |
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Desperate UK Woman In Agonising Pain Waiting Months To Know If She's 'Disabled Enough' For Benefits
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Patricia Nimmo. |
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Fibromyalgia And Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Gap Widens
An article by ME/CFS advocate and sufferer Cort Johnson about the differences between ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia. |
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A Day In The Life Of A Single Parent. - Guest Column By Pooja Priyamvada, Fibromyalgia Survivor
A profile of Indian Fibromyalgia sufferer Pooja Priyamvada. |
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Ex-F4 Member Ken Chu Reluctant To Have Kids Because Of Fibromyalgia
A profile of Taiwanese musician and Fibromyalgia sufferer Ken Chu. |
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How Kim Kardashian Is Erasing The Stigma Surrounding 'Invisible Illnesses'
The businesswoman and reality TV superstar’s public battle with lupus is shining an important light on the so-called "invisible illnesses" that disproportionately affect women. |
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Red Tape Hobbles Traumatized Gaza Border Residents Hit With Fibromyalgia
The state of Fibromyalgia sufferers in Israel. |
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Dear Doctor: What Not To Say To Me And Other Fibromyalgia Patients
An article by Fibromyalgia sufferer Rachel Ann. |
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UK Woman Sets Up Dating Group For Disabled People
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Laura Peters. |
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UK Woman's Fury Over £70 Fine When Staying At Her Brother's House
UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Sarah Smith says parking is a 'nightmare' in Morice Town and the council should do away with planters and introduce extra spaces. |
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The Power Of Flowers May Ease Fibromyalgia Symptoms
Participating in a flower-arranging course may improve both pain and psychiatric symptoms for patients with Fibromyalgia, new research suggests. |
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THE KARATE COMEBACK: Holland Woman Throws Roundhouse Kick At Fibromyalgia
A profile of US karate instructor and Fibromyalgia sufferer Heather Galli. |
August |
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Subtle Changes Of Gray Matter Volume In Fibromyalgia Reflect Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Rather Than Disease‐Specific Effects
Research published in the European Journal of Neuroscience. |
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Social Media And Chronic Pain: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
An article by US Fibromyalgia sufferer Denise Hedley. |
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Woman In Her 20s Fed Up Of Using Walking Sticks Like Her Grandma's So Created Her Own
A profile of Welsh Fibromyalgia sufferer Hannah Hopkins. |
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GCSE Student Gets Straight 9s Despite Chronic Illnesses
A profile of UK teenager and ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia sufferer Alicia Daley. |
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The Wages Of Sin: Fibromyalgia
A cartoon from US artist Keith Brown. |
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Does Inflammation Harm Your Health?
An article about the process of inflammation and how it affects health. |
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The Power Of Flowers May Ease Fibromyalgia Symptoms
Participating in a flower-arranging course may improve both pain and psychiatric symptoms for patients with Fibromyalgia, new research suggests. |
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We Still Don't Know What Causes Fibromyalgia – But Could The Answer Lie In Your Stomach?
A new study found a link between the bacteria that populate the digestive tract (called the gut microbiome) and Fibromyalgia. |
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Living With Chronic Illness: 'I Didn't Look In A Mirror For Five Years'
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia and Scleroma sufferer Hannah Shewan Stevens. |
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Five Things I Wish I Knew Earlier In My Journey With Chronic Pain
An article by chronic illness sufferer Tom Bowen. |
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Car Firm Come To The Rescue After Fibromyalgia Group's Van Goes Off Road
A Scottish charity was delighted to be donated a new van after the group were left immobile when their old one went off the road. |
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How An 80s Robot Helps With My Chronic Pain
A profile of ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia sufferer Annalisa Jackson. |
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Lower Stress Predicts Significant Pain Improvement In Fibromyalgia
Reduced stress levels predict an increased likelihood of significantly improved pain after 10 to 12 years among patients with Fibromyalgia or chronic widespread pain, according to data published in BMC Rheumatology. |
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20 Silly Things People Forgot About Because Of Fibro Fog
The Mighty's Fibromyalgia community share some of the silliest things they've forgotten because of fibro fog. |
July |
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UK Woman Became Drag Queen To Help Deal With Disease Which Causes Constant Pain
A profile of UK drag queen and Fibromyalgia sufferer Elsi Carmichael. |
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Several Lyrica Generics Receive FDA Approval
The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of several generic versions of Lyrica (pregabalin). |
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Israeli Study: Marijuana May Help Treat Pain Associated With Fibromyalgia
Cannabis could become a potential treatment for the severe pain suffered by those who have Fibromyalgia, according to a new study out of Israel. |
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Improving Health Care In Doncaster Borough With Major Review
Improving health services for the people of the UK borough was top of the agenda when Doncaster Clinical Commissioning Group carried out a major health review. |
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Vikram Bhatt Column: My Relationship With Pain
An article by Indian Fibromyalgia sufferer Vikram Bhatt. |
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Is Fibromyalgia Hereditary?
An article published in Harvard Women's Health Watch. |
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Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2019: Bethany Christian Trust Volunteer Living With Fibromyalgia To Raise Funds For Capital's Homeless
A young Scottish woman living with Fibromyalgia is set to go the extra mile for Edinburgh's homeless population after signing up for a marathon charity challenge. |
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Being A Mom With Fibromyalgia Means Teaching My Kids The Importance Of Kindness
An article by Fibromyalgia sufferer Samantha Chavarria. |
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Lower Stress Predicts Significant Pain Improvement In Fibromyalgia
Reduced stress levels, and high pain intensity at baseline, predict an increased likelihood of significantly improved pain after 10 to 12 years among patients with fibromyalgia or chronic widespread pain, according to data published in BMC Rheumatology. |
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Duke And Stanford Opioid And Fibromyalgia Study Published
Stanford and Duke Anesthesia researchers find brain data to explain why Fibromyalgia patients may feel benefit from opioids even though opioids may not work better to reduce chronic pain. |
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Fibromyalgia Linked To Gut Microbes
Scientists in the US have identified differences in the microbial population in the guts of people with Fibromyalgia. |
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Experimental Blood Test May Give Hope To Diagnosing Fibromyalgia
Researchers at The Ohio State University report having identified a new blood test that can accurately diagnose Ffibromyalgia, a disorder that up to now has been very hard to identify. |
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Brain Inflammation In Patients With Fibromyalgia
Scientists have speculated whether Fibromyalgia could be inflammatory in nature. |
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Kirsty Young Steps Down As Host Of Radio 4's Desert Island Discs Permanently After Fibromyalgia Battle
UK radio broadcaster Kirsty Young is to step down permanently as the host of Radio 4's Desert Island Discs. |
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16 Things People With Fibromyalgia Mean When They Say 'I Can't Hang Out'
An article from members of The Mighty community. |
June |
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Study Finds Cannabis May Be Suitable Treatment Option For Fibromyalgia
An article published in High Times. |
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UK Woman With Fibromyalgia Eases Pain With Challenges
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Victoria Hotson. |
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Former ME/CFS And Fibromyalgia Sufferer Shares Recovery Journey In Solo Art Exhibition
Dale Westcott, former ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia sufferer, has announced a solo comic art exhibition entitled 'Superhero CHRONICles'. |
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People With Fibromyalgia Have Different Gut Bacteria
A study that compared women with and without Fibromyalgia has, for the first time, linked gut bacteria to the long-lasting disease and its main symptoms. |
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Gut Bacteria Associated With Chronic Widespread Pain For First Time
Scientists in Canada have found a correlation between a disease involving chronic pain and alterations in the gut microbiome. |
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US Doctor Discovers Promising Pain Relief For Fibromyalgia Patients
A University of Texas Medical Branch doctor thinks he's made a discovery that could treat the pain associated with Fibromyalgia. |
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Endometriosis, RA, And IBD Increase Fibromyalgia Risk, Study Suggests
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Endometriosis, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease increase the chances of a person developing Fibromyalgia and chronic widespread pain later in life, a study says. |
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Craniosacral Therapy Relieves Fibromyalgia Pain
A profile of US Fibromyalgia sufferer Valerie Destito, whose symptoms were relieved with craniosacral therapy. |
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Fibromyalgia Is Common In Women With Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis, Study Suggests
Fibromyalgia is prevalent in women with deep infiltrating endometriosis and significantly lowers their health-related quality of life, researchers from Spain report. |
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Lady Gaga Almost Fell During Her Las Vegas Residency Show
An article about US entertainer and Fibromyalgia sufferer Lady Gaga.
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Kat's Meow: Furry Companion Helped Chronic Pain Sufferer Learn To Cope, Thrive
A profile of US Fibromyalgia sufferer Kat Helms. |
May |
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Fibromyalgia Patients At Higher Risk For Migraine
People with Fibromyalgia are at a higher risk of developing migraine compared with people without Fibromyalgia, suggests a longitudinal cohort study. |
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Clinical Association Of Vitamin D And Serotonin Levels Among Patients With Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Research published in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment. |
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UK Therapists Launch New Treatment Programme For People With Fibromyalgia
Soft tissue therapists in Spalding are launching a treatment programme specifically designed to help people with Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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New Study Finds Missing Link In Fibromyalgia Treatment
A new study published in the online medical journal PLoS One found that insulin resistance may be behind Fibromyalgia. |
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Victims Rally Outside US State Capitol: 'Don't Punish Me For My Pain'
Over a dozen people rallied on the steps of the Virginia State Capitol to protest what they said are the unintended consequences of the crackdown of the opioid epidemic. |
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Antiviral Or Antiretroviral Drugs For Fibromyalgia?
It has been suggested that there may be a role for antiviral or antiretroviral drugs for treating Fibromyalgia. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Scientists Find Insulin Resistance Linked To Fibromyalgia Pain
Scientists have found that insulin resistance is related to the origin of Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia In Men
An article from U.S. News. |
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Fibromyalgia Once Made Walking A Struggle. Now, He's Running Ultras
A profile of former Fibromyalgia sufferer Jimmy Fernandez. |
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How Poetry Helps Me Face An Invisible Illness
A profile of US Fibromyalgia sufferer Chloe Hoy-Bianchi. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia: Is Insulin Resistance 'The Missing Link?'
Researchers in the US have noticed that a drug that doctors commonly use to treat insulin resistance can also address the pain of Fibromyalgia, which has provided them with a new clue about this chronic condition. |
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British Home Medical Marijuana Cultivators Must Walk A Legal Tightrope
A profile of Carly Barton, the first adult patient in the United Kingdom to receive a medical cannabis prescription to manage her chronic Fibromyalgia pain. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Hiking For A Cause
Five representatives from JL fitness will hike 135km of the Cape to Cape track in five days of fundraising for the Fibromyalgia Support Network and Dementia Australia. |
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'I Realised Not Everyone Has To Be A Paralympian'
A BBC Ouch radio interview with disabled performers Jackie Hagan and Conor A who has Fibromyalgia. |
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Carrie Ann Inaba Opens Up About Fibromyalgia Flare-Ups: "I Feel So Much Shame"
A profile of US chat show co-host and ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia sufferer Carrie Ann Inaba. |
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19 Things People With Fibromyalgia Wish They Knew When They Were Diagnosed
A profile of US professional lacrosse player Brenden Malloy. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
April |
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Fibromyalgia Sufferer: "It's Like Having 20 Spoons Of Energy To Use Each Day"
A profile of UK artist and Fibromyalgia sufferer Anjie Mailey. |
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Even Invisible Illnesses Deserve To Be Recognised
An article by Irish Fibromyalgia sufferer Breda O'Brien. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Northern Ireland Women Describe The Impact Of Fibromyalgia
A profile of two women from Northern Ireland with Fibromyalgia. |
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Award-Winning Soprano Raises Her Voice For Invisible Illnesses
On May 18, Canadian soprano Jacqueline Ko will present a benefit concert, The Impossible Dream: A Triumphant New Benefit and Awareness Show, and the proceeds will support the ME/FM Society of British Columbia. |
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Disabled Worker Repeatedly Made To Move Desks By Islington Council Despite Contrary Medical Advice, Judge Rules
A disabled employee was made to "hotdesk" by Islington Council despite repeated calls from medical consultants to give her a fixed place to work, a judge has ruled. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Hidden Illness: 'I Had To Retire From Work At 29 On Medical Grounds. I Was Devastated'
A profile of Irish Fibromyalgia sufferer Sarah. |
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US Woman Tries Unusual Treatment For Fibromyalgia
While many struggle to find solutions to coping with the pain of Fibromyalgia, one US woman, Donna Diemer, said she's found one that works for her. |
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Growing Medicinal Cannabis: 'I'm Not A Criminal'
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Carly Barton. |
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Teaching Assistant Harassed And Victimised By Head Who Told Her: 'I Can Do What I Want'
UK tribunal finds school guilty of disability discrimination against employee with Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Accurately Spotted In Experimental Blood Test
For the first time, researchers have evidence that Fibromyalgia can be reliably detected in blood samples – work they hope will pave the way for a simple, fast diagnosis. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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UK Patient Says She Will Grow Her Own Cannabis Because It's Too Expensive On Prescription
A "frustrated" patient in the UK says she has resorted to growing and illegally buying cannabis she had legally been prescribed. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Art Student With Fibromyalgia Pursues Passion Despite Lack Of Mobility
A profile of US art student and Fibromyalgia sufferer Daffnie Realpe. |
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8 Ways To Make Sex More Enjoyable When Your Illness Makes You Exhausted
An article from chronic illness website The Mighty. |
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Canadian Woman With Fibromyalgia Lands Job Testing Different Forms Of Cannabis
A profile of Canadian Fibromyalgia sufferer Kayla Gerber. |
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Woman Dismayed Over Compassion House Bust
A Canadian woman with Fibromyalgia has concerns about how she'll cope after a bust at what police call an illegal cannabis storefront. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Pain Is In Your Head, Insurer Tells Client
For the past four years, a South African mother with Fibromyalgia has been locked in legal battles with an insurance company over its refusal to pay her out for an income protection plan she took out with the firm in 2011. |
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Cannabis May Help Reduce Pain In Fibromyalgia Patients, Another Study Finds
A study entitled "An experimental randomized study on the analgesic effects of pharmaceutical-grade cannabis in chronic pain patients with fibromyalgia," published in the journal Pain. |
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People Are Having Extremely Mixed Reactions To Lena Dunham's New Tattoo
US actress and chronic illness sufferer Lena Dunham has a new tattoo with the single word "Sick", and her fans have reacted in various ways. |
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Rock Music Event Aims To Raise Awareness Of UK Fibromyalgia Sufferers
A music event that aims to raise awareness of the debilitating disease fibromyalgia takes place in Chester in April. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
March |
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UK Woman With Two Painful 'Invisible' Conditions Says She Won't Let Them Define Her
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia and Lupus sufferer Agata Slaby. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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FDA Takes Action Against Marketer Of Unapproved Products Claiming To Treat Addiction, Chronic Pain And Other Serious Conditions
A press release from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. |
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Handbook Of Sleep Disorders In Medical Conditions: Chapter 15 - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome And Fibromyalgia
Research published in the Handbook of Sleep Disorders in Medical Conditions. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Groundbreaking Blood Test Detects Fibromyalgia
Using blood samples and innovative techniques, scientists have detected a "molecular fingerprint" that is unique to Fibromyalgia. |
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Good Zing Founder Serena Oppenheim On The Strength Of Sharing Your Story In The Startup World
An interview with US entrepeneur and ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia sufferer Serena Oppenheim. |
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We Need To Start Taking Women's Illnesses Seriously
An Instagram community of women documenting their struggles with chronic pain is flourishing - Selma Blair, Lena Dunham and Kirsty Young are amongst the women speaking up. |
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UK Couple Continue To Raise Funds For A Health Centre In Flintshire
A UK husband and wife team are continuing their journey to help people suffering from chronic pain, including Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Pain Goes To Pot
An article about the use of medical cannabis in Chicago. |
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Online Information About Fibromyalgia Is Inconsistent, Incomplete, Misinterpreted, Study Finds
A study has found that most information about Fibromyalgia available on the internet is incomplete and may be difficult to understand for laypersons, especially as it relates to symptoms, causes, associated conditions, and treatments. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Chris Swales: Master Of Stone
A profile of UK mason and Fibromyalgia sufferer Chris Swales. |
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Makeup Addiction Founder Djimbi Djevdet Used Makeup To Cope With Chronic Pain & Started A Major Brand In The Process
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Djimbi Djevdet. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Moderate Alcohol Intake Associated With Less Chronic Pain, Depression
A study from the University of Michigan suggests that moderate alcohol consumption can relieve pain in people with chronic pain or Fibromyalgia. |
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Soursop Leaf Extract Relieves Fibromyalgia Symptoms In Mice, Study Shows
Supplementation with an extract of soursop leaves alleviated pain symptoms, depression, and anxiety in a mouse model of Fibromyalgia, researchers report. |
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UK Motorist's Fibromyalgia 'Prevented Her From Taking Breathalyser Test'
A UK woman who crashed into a terraced house causing a gas pipe to burst said she was unable to give a breath sample because she suffers from Fibromyalgia. |
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13 Things Fibromyalgia Is Not
An article about Fibromyalgia published in The Mighty. |
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Man "Harassing" Ill Mum On Her Doorstep Knocked Out Cold When Her Son Comes Home
A man accused of harassing a woman with Fibromyalgia on her own doorstep has been knocked out with a single punch when her burly son arrived home from football practice. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Anne Curtis Returns To Playing One Of Her 'Core Roles' – The Other Woman
Actress Anne Curtis will be playing a woman with Fibromyalgia in an upcoming movie. |
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UK Sisters Cope With Fibromyalgia, Balancing Various Treatments
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferers Kim Polatas and her sister Jamie Dobson. |
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Fibromyalgia May Affect As Many As One In 25 People In Northern Ireland
About 4,500 people in Northern Ireland are receiving a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for living with Fibromyalgia – but as many as one in 25 people may actually be affected. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
February |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Sufferers Seek State Support For Debilitating Condition
A profile of Irish Fibromyalgia sufferer Adrienne Dempsey. |
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Call For Fibromyalgia To Be Recognised As Long-Term Disability In Ireland
Campaigners have called on the Irish Government to recognise Fibromyalgia as a long-term disability. |
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The Bold And The Beautiful Star Schae Harrison's Devastating Health Crisis
A GoFundMe campaign has been established to give assistance to actress Schae Harrison who has been formally diagnosed with ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Silicone Breast Implants Tied To Fibromyalgia, But More Evidence Needed, Study Says
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are more common in people with silicone breast implants than in those with Systemic Sclerosis and no implants, according to a study. |
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Fibromyalgia: Many May Receive Wrong Diagnosis
New research in the US has found that doctors have misdiagnosed many people as having Fibromyalgia. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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UK MP Backs Call For Fibromyalgia Recognition
A UK MP has joined calls for Fibromyalgia to be recognised as a medical condition. |
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Why Fibromyalgia Patients Should Consider Vitamin D Supplements
Studies suggest that vitamin D supplementation can decrease Fibromyalgia symptoms. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Canadian Woman With Mobility Issues Asks For Help Shoveling Snow
Denise Seitz says she has been unable to walk or move freely since being diagnosed with Arthritis and Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Not Stopping Zi'Asia Zachary From Her Gymnastics Dreams
A profile of US gymnast and Fibromyalgia sufferer Zi'Asia Zachary. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Silicone Breast Implants And Depression, Fibromyalgia And Chronic Fatigue Syndrome In A Rheumatology Clinic Population
Research published in the medical journal Clinical Rheumatology. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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My Fibromyalgia Therapy Dog: A Progress Update
An article by US Fibromyalgia sufferer Christine Lynch. |
January |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Ill UK Woman Relies On Neighbours After Benefits Cut
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Sharon Jones. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Top 5 Most Effective Fibromyalgia Medications
A list of some of the most commonly prescribed medications for Fibromyalgia and which are most often effective. |
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Sleeping Tablet 'Eases The Agony Of Fibromyalgia' For Sufferers Like Lady Gaga
An article about the possible benefits of melatonin for Fibromyalgia. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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New Zealand Father Ineligible For Paid Parental Leave Due To Sick Wife Not Working
A profile of Regan Morgan and his wife, Alison, who has Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS. |
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DUD DRUGS? How Painkillers Might Be Making Your Fibromyalgia WORSE, Experts Warn
Eight million people live with chronic pain in the UK. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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UK MPs Debate Fibromyalgia After Chesterfield Woman's Petition
A debate has been held in UK parliament about a chronic pain condition after a petition attracted more than 115,000 signatures. |
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Melatonin Improves Mood, Quality Of Life In Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Suggests
Oral melatonin could improve Fibromyalgia patients’ mood and quality of life, as well as decrease anxiety and cortisol levels. |
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Cognitive Difficulties Affect Life And Self-perceptions Of Men With Fibromyalgia, Study Reports
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. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Meet The Professional Cuddler Who Makes $80 An Hour Snuggling Clients
A profile of professional cuddler and Fibromyalgia sufferer Robin Marie. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Police Officer Cleared Of Harassment After Throwing Cat Faeces Into Neighbour's Garden
A UK police officer accused of throwing cat faeces, chilli powder and grapes into her neighbour's garden and posting letters through her door claiming she was faking her ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia, has been found not guilty of harassment over a six-year period. |
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'Regular Sex Leaves My Husband In Agony'
A profile of UK woman Mandy George and her husband, Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS sufferer Sam. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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UK Artist Who Deals With Her Pain Through Painting Opens Exhibition
A profile of UK artist and Fibromyalgia sufferer Cheri Lancaster. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Computer Model Identifies Four Main Classes Of Fibromyalgia, Study Reports
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 of clinical procedures, a study reports. |
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Study: THC Effective Treatment for Fibromyalgia Pain
A study conducted in the Netherlands has found evidence that THC extract from cannabis is useful as a treatment for fibromyalgia pain. |
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Painful Intercourse In Women Improved With Fibromyalgia Drug, Rutgers Study Says
Women with chronic pain or discomfort around the vulva showed improved sexual function with an oral nerve pain medication used to treat pain caused by a previous Herpes infection as well as Fibromyalgia, according to a Rutgers University study. |
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Lady Gaga And Life With Fibromyalgia
A profile of US singer and Fibromyalgia sufferer Lady Gaga. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
2018
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December |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Relief From The Hummingbird
US Fibromyalgia sufferer Cindy Leyland tries a device called the Hummingbird that claims to provide Fibromyalgia symptom relief. |
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17 Women With Chronic Illnesses Share How They Finally Got Diagnosed
An article featuring stories from women with chronic illnesses about their searches for a diagnosis. |
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The 2018 Fibromyalgia Year In Review: The Good News And The Bad News – From This Year's Headlines
An article by US Fibromyalgia advocate Ginevra Liptan, MD. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Validity And Reliability Of The Fibromyalgia Rapid Screening Tool Among Individuals With Chronic Daily Headache: A Clinic-Based Study
Research published in the medical journal Pain Medicine. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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We Were Women Comforted By Shared Pain
An article by US Fibromyalgia sufferer Tabitha McDuffee. |
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Not The Christmas Bonus I Wanted
An article by US Fibromyalgia sufferer Christine Lynch. |
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Not The Christmas Bonus I Wanted
An article by US Fibromyalgia sufferer Christine Lynch. |
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The Link Between Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, Fibromyalgia, And CFS: Exploration Of A Shared Pathophysiology
Research published in the Journal of Pain Research. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Metabolic Fingerprinting For Diagnosis Of Fibromyalgia And Other Rheumatologic Disorders
Research published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Could Poor Microcirculation Be Causing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)?
Could the microvascular system – the small capillaries and the red blood cells that run through them – hold the key to energy problems in ME/CFS and perhaps Fibromyalgia. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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First Medical Cannabis Prescription Made After Change To UK Law
A former university lecturer is believed to be the first patient in the UK to be prescribed cannabis by a doctor, following the legalisation of the drug for medical use. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
November |
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10 Things I'd Like My Readers To Know About Me, By Vikki Patis
A profile of UK author and Fibromyalgia sufferer Vikki Patis. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Lena Dunham Wants To Be The "Face of Fibromyalgia"
A profile US actor and Fibromyalgia sufferer Lena Dunham. |
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Experts Weigh In: Are Essential Oils Safe?
An article about the potential dangers posed by essential oils. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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UK Woman With ME Whose Disability Benefits Were Cut Told She Is Too Poor To Adopt A Child With Her Partner
A profile of UK ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia sufferer Samantha Bond. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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How The Opioid Epidemic Is Affecting People With Fibromyalgia In The US
People in the US who rely on opioids for managing pain, such as Fibromyalgia sufferers, are being affected by a crackdown on opioid prescriptions. |
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US Fibromyalgia Sufferer Brings Ltd Lawsuit Against Life Insurance Co. Of North America
US Fibromyalgia sufferer Marisa Finnerty has filed a long-term denied disability lawsuit against the Life Insurance Company of North America. |
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'WE CAN’T SURVIVE' – Disabled Welsh Mum Says Universal Credit Is Driving Her To Food Banks 'After Losing Hundreds Of Pounds a Month'
A profile of Welsh Fibromyalgia, Depression, and PTSD sufferer Debbie Clark. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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2019 ME/CFS International Research Symposium
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Medicinal Cannabis Now Legal On Prescription In The UK
Consultants in the UK will be able to prescribe medicinal cannabis after a campaign by mother Charlotte Caldwell prompted a change in the law. |
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What Questions To Ask A Doctor About Fibromyalgia Or Getting Diagnosed
A video by Australian Fibromyalgia sufferer Jessica Stephens Young. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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New Study Shows Brain Inflammation In Fibromyalgia Patients For The First Time
A new study has found "visible" evidence of brain inflammation in people with Fibromyalgia. |
October |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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The Heartwarming Story Of How Ex-Soldier And Homeless Dog Ended Up Rescuing Each Other
Welsh Fibromyalgia sufferer John Riddler trained up Coz as his assistance dog to carry out the every day tasks he struggles to do. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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A 16-Year-Old Girl With Fibromyalgia Got A 'Halloween'-Themed Birthday Surprise After All But Two Friends Canceled On Her Party
A 16-year-old girl with Fibromyalgia got a "Halloween"-themed birthday surprise from the film's producer Jason Blum after all but two friends canceled on her Michael Myers-themed party. |
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A New Immunotherapy Paradigm: It's Not Just For Cancer Anymore
A profile of Dr Bruce Gillis, CEO of EpicGenetics, who is heading research into immunotherapy for Fibromyalgia. |
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Chronic Pain Patients Rally, Say They Are Being Punished By New Opioid Guidelines
US chronic pain patients held a rally because they say they are being punished by recent CDC guidelines that discourage doctors from writing prescriptions for pain medication. |
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Glasgow Artist Giving Insight Into Chronic Illness Suffered By Lady Gaga
A profile of Scottish Fibromyalgia sufferer Amy Rosa. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Eliminating Gender Bias Lowers Estimated Fibromyalgia Prevalence In Women, Study Reports
According to a new study, when gender bias is eliminated the proportion of women with Fibromyalgia is lowered to 60% from the generally accepted view of 90%. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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MY STORY: Pain Is My Constant Companion
A profile of Kenyan Fibromyalgia sufferer Karambu Muthaura. |
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5 Things You Should Know About Dysautonomia If You Have Fibromyalgia
An article by Celeste Cooper about Dysautonomia and Fibromyalgia. |
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Brain Inflammation Imaged For First Time In Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Reports
Combining two imaging techniques has allowed researchers, for the first time, to visualize widespread inflammation, specifically mediated via glial cells, in the brains of Fibromyalgia patients. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Lena Dunham Has Fibromyalgia
US actor Lena Dunham revealed on Instagram that she has Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Brain Scans Suggest Pain Of Fibromyalgia Isn't Imaginary
People with Fibromyalgia have widespread inflammation in their brains, new research reveals. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
September |
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Fibromyalgia, Migraines & The Science Of Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency
A theoretical syndrome, clinical endocannabinoid deficiency, could provide new insight into painful conditions suffered by millions. |
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Macquarie University Studies Hypochondria In Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, MCS And Fibromyalgia
Macquarie University are recruiting people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, gastrointestinal disorders and Multiple Chemical Ssensitivity for a study measuring somatic symptoms, hypochondria, anxiety and depression, catastophising and co-morbid diseases. |
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Research Teams Find Widespread Inflammation In The Brains Of Fibromyalgia Patients
A study by Massachusetts General Hospital researchers - collaborating with a team at the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden - has documented for the first time widespread inflammation in the brains of patients with Fibromyalgia. |
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Therapies For Fibromyalgia May Be On The Horizon
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, and Harvard University, USA, have made a groundbreaking step towards finding new therapies for Fibromyalgia. |
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One Writer Tells Us Everything To Know About Living With Fibromyalgia
An interview with author and Fibromyalgia sufferer Claire Allan. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Hartlepool Venue To Launch CD Telling Incurable Condition To 'Rock Off'
A charity CD that will boost support for people with an incurable illness will be launched in Hartlepool. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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65km Trek For Fibromyalgia
Australian Fibromyalgia suffer Erin Hext will be hiking Tasmania's Overland Trail to raise finds for Fibromyalgia research. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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'I Couldn't Hold A Pen' Mum Reveals Fibromyalgia Battle – Same Illness As Kirsty Young
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Claire Allan. |
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Lady Gaga Opens Up In Vogue Interview About Struggling With Fibromyalgia And PTSD
In her cover interview for the October 2018 issue of Vogue, Lady Gaga has opened up further about her health and about the misconceptions that inevitably follow diagnoses of Fibromyalgia and other chronic illnesses. |
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65km Trek For Fibromyalgia
Australian Fibromyalgia suffer Erin Hext will be hiking Tasmania's Overland Trail to raise finds for Fibromyalgia research. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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We Know Pain That Radio 4's Kirsty Is Facing With Fibromyalgia
Profiles of two Irish Fibromyalgia sufferers in addition to BBC Radio 4 radio presenter Kirsty Young. |
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Fibromyalgia Patients Show Poorer-Than-Usual 'Selective Learning' Of Pain Triggers In Study
Patients with Fibromyalgia show a poorer ability for "selective learning" of pain triggers, which may contribute to their widespread pain, a study reports. |
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Donate A Dress For A Good Cause
A collection of dresses forms part of the "Feel like a Princess" campaign in South Africa. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia: 'Like Red Hot Lava Radiating Through My Body'
A video from the BBC about living with Fibromyalgia. |
August |
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Kirsty Young Fibromyalgia: Desert Island Discs Host Steps Down - What Is Fibromyalgia?
Kirsty Young, the host of BBC Radio 4 program Desert Island Discs, has stepped down due to Fibromyalgia. |
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Major ME And Fibromyalgia Conference Set For September International Speakers For Belfast Event
A major conference on ME and Fibromyalgia in Northern Ireland is set for September at a time when recruitment is underway for the first ever consultant lead on the condition nears completion. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Music Stars Join Forces With UK Man To Battle Fibromyalgia
A profile of UK music fan David Williams. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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UK Woman With Fibromyalgia 'Unable To Leave House' After Hot Tub Theft
A 24-year-old UK woman with Fibromyalgia says she is "unable to leave the house" after thieves stole a hot tub used to ease her pain. |
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Lady Gaga Talks Battling Fibromyalgia During A Star Is Born
US entertainer and Fibromyalgia sufferer Lady Gaga talks about living with the disease and how it affected her during the making of her latest movie. |
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Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy women are wanted as volunteers for innovative Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Lifting The Fog On Fibromyalgia
A profile of New Zealand Fibromyalgia sufferer Ben Harris. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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UK Man Grew Cannabis To Help Cope With Pain Of Long-Term Medical Condition
A 47-year-old man with Fibromyalgia grew cannabis plants to ease his pain - but ended up with a criminal record and orders to do 100 hours community work. |
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Fibromyalgia Research Participants Wanted
South Australian researcher Carolyn Berryman is inviting people participate in a study investigating body representation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Physician Judgment May Be Best Strategy For Accurate Fibromyalgia Diagnosis, Review Says
When it comes to identifying Fibromyalgia, the objective judgment of a physician appears to be better than any of the current diagnostic scale scores and may be the only reliable method for an accurate and valid diagnosis, a review study suggests. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
July |
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ADHD More Common In Women With Fibromyalgia, Study Shows
A study has found that attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder seems to be more frequent in women with Fibromyalgia than in those without this disorder, and those patients tend to have more occurrences of impulsive behavior. |
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Fibromyalgia Research Participants Wanted
South Australian researcher Carolyn Berryman is inviting people to participate in a study investigating body representation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Taiwan Group Calls For Public Awareness Of Fibromyalgia
The Taiwan Fibromyalgia Association and New Power Party Legislator Kawlo Iyun Pacidal have called for better public awareness of Fibromyalgia. |
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How Grief And Health Challenges Have Pushed Me To Become My Own Hero
An article by Fibromyalgia sufferer Paige Jordan. |
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South Australian Fibromyalgia Research – Healthy Volunteers Wanted
Healthy South Australian volunteers are asked to participate in Adelaide research investigating MRI markers of brain inflammation in Fibromyalgia. |
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US Woman Who Lived With Chronic Illnesses For 44 Years Gets Relief
A profile of US Fibromyalgia sufferer Cindy Tedrow. |
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Fibromyalgia Research Participants Wanted
South Australian researcher Carolyn Berryman is inviting people to participate in a study investigating body representation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Research Participants Wanted
South Australian researcher Carolyn Berryman is inviting people to participate in a study investigating body representation in Fibromyalgia. |
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The Unintentional Victims Of The War On Opioids
Chronic pain sufferers in the United States are facing another obstacle in their daily quest to manage their pain: the government's crackdown on opioid painkillers. |
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Fibromyalgia Research Participants Wanted
South Australian researcher Carolyn Berryman is inviting people to participate in a study investigating body representation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Immune System May Play Role In Fibromyalgia, Study Suggests
Through a new genetic analysis, researchers have found evidence suggesting the involvement of the immune system in Fibromyalgia, a study reports. |
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Mystery Pain In The Muscle
An article about Fibromyalgia in the Indian newspaper The Telegraph. |
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Fibromyalgia Research Participants Wanted
South Australian researcher Carolyn Berryman is inviting people to participate in a study investigating body representation in Fibromyalgia. |
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Western Hoedown Helps Raise Awareness
A profile of Canadian Fibromyalgia sufferer Nigel Thom and his involvement with the Fibromyalgia Well Spring Foundation's Western Hoedown. |
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US College Student Interviewing Men With Fibromyalgia For Summer Research Project
US college student Shannon Lunn is working on a project entitled "Male Experiences with Fibromyalgia: A Focus Group Comparative Study". |
June |
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UK MP Andrea Jenkyns 'Cannot Remember A Day Without Pain' In 15 Years
A profile of UK MP and Fibromyalgia sufferer Andrea Jenkyns. |
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Shock Figures In Scotland Show North-East Victim Of Postcode Lottery Of Chronic Pain Treatment Waiting Times
Chronic pain sufferers in the north-east of Scotland are waiting far longer for treatment than elsewhere in the country according to the figures, which cover the first three months of this year. |
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My Battle With Fibromyalgia: Some Days I'm Crippled With Pain But I Won't Let It Hold Me Back
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Charlotte Mole. |
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13-Year-Old, Woman's Rescue Of Boy From Drowning In Pool Caught On Camera
A young friend and woman are now considered heroes after they teamed up to perform the incredible rescue of a boy drowning in a pool. |
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Super Slimming Husband And Wife In National Competition
A super-slimming couple from the UK, one of whom suffers from Fibromyalgia, are seeing a lot less of each other after losing 8st 13lbs between them and making it to the semi-finals of a national competition. |
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Mirtazapine For Fibromyalgia: An Effective Treatment Option?
The antidepressant mirtazapine appears to be a safe and effective treatment option for patients with Fibromyalgia, according to a systematic review published in Rheumatology International. |
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Fibromyalgia May Frequently Occur Along With A Variety Of Other Diseases, Review Finds
Fibromyalgia commonly occurs alongside rheumatological diseases as well as certain non-rheumatological disorders such as neurological, gastrointestinal, and psychological conditions, a review study found. |
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Fibromyalgia Best Treated As Inflammatory Disease
Fibromyalgia is best understood and treated as a central inflammatory syndrome, and rheumatologists should understand that pain is not its primary symptom, according to findings presented at the 2018 Congress of Clinical Rheumatology. |
May |
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A Woman's Life With Lupus And Fibromyalgia
A profile of US Lupus and Fibromyalgia sufferer Miranda Gradnigo. |
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Fibromyalgia: Symptoms Of Painful Condition Revealed - Are You At Risk?
An article from the UK's Daily Express about Fibromyalgia. |
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Ravyn's Doll: A Fibromyalgia Awareness Campaign
A video featuring a children's book about Fibromyalgia. |
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Ketamine Eliminated Pain In Patients With Fibromyalgia And RA, Case Study Says
Treatment with intravenous ketamine eased pain significantly in a patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Fibromyalgia, a case report shows. |
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UK Dad With Incurable Illness Pens Song For Charity Album
A UK dad who suffers from Fibromyalgia has penned a song for a new charity album which is hoped to raise funds and help those battling the condition. |
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Ruby Ruin's Retirement From Burlesque A Big Loss To Industry
A profile of New Zealand burlesque performer and Fibromyalgia sufferer Ruby Ruin. |
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Crumbling Carriageways Proving Painful For Fuming Motorist Abby
A UK motorist who suffers from Fibromyalgia which can lead to increased pain sensitivity across the body has told how Renfrewshire's pothole epidemic has left her in agony. |
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When A Client "Hurts All Over," Fibromyalgia Might Be To Blame
An article from Massage Magazine about Fibromyalgia. |
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Overcoming Fibromyalgia; 70-Year-Old Runs In Pear Blossom 5K
A profile of US Fibromyalgia sufferer Melonie Jorgensen. |
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Women With Fibromyalgia Have Impaired Trunk Posture, Study Shows
Women with Fibromyalgia have altered trunk posture and are unable to maintain trunk position, a Spanish study shows. |
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University Of Arizona Researcher Says Green LED Light May Help Chronic Pain
Inexpensive, green LED light bulbs are showing promise in helping patients alleviate chronic pain, a University of Arizona researcher says. |
April |
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Did Frida Kahlo Suffer From Fibromyalgia?
Doctors and art historians are starting to speculate whether Mexican artist Frida Kahlo actually suffered from Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Patients Show Similar Issues With Postural Control In Study
Patients with Fibromyalgia and patients with ME/CFS both show similar differences in postural control in comparison with healthy subjects, researchers found in a study. |
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Fibromyalgia Sufferer To Complete Westminster Mile In Aid Of "Invisible Illnesses"
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Stephanie Smith. |
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Rock Stars Rally To Raise Funds For UK's First Fibromyalgia Centre In Deeside
With the support of rock stars and politicians, David Williams aims to pave the way for better treatment for Fibromyalgia. |
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Chloe Silcock, 23, Of Fordingbridge, Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia, Aiming To Become Miss Hampshire
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Chloe Silcock. |
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Biomarkers In Saliva Of Fibromyalgia Patients May Be Diagnostic Tool
Researchers have found that increased levels of three proteins in the saliva may help differentiate Fibromyalgia patients from those with other inflammatory diseases. |
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Game Of Thrones And Spiderman 2 Actors Star In Vikings And Vampires Film Being Made In Swansea
A new film about Vikings and vampires is being made in Swansea and features a Game of Thrones actor. |
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Low-Dose Naltrexone Explored As Option For Chronic Pain
Low-dose naltrexone holds promise for treating chronic pain associated with a wide range of conditions, including Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS. |
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Fibromyalgia No Barrier For Dundee Mum Starting Her Own Business
A profile of Scottish Fibromyalgia sufferer Deborah Breen. |
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Disabled Welshman 'Feared For His Life' While Visiting Town
A disabled grandfather from Wales is demanding an apology from Gwynedd Council after his seaside break with his grandson was ruined due to little or no disabled access, he claims. |
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Fibromyalgia Symptoms - Why You Should Never Ignore Frequent Headaches
An article about Fibromyalgia published in UK newspaper the Express. |
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Chillin' At The Coolest Place In Erie
An article from the US about the use of cryotherapy to alleviate symptoms of Fibromyalgia. |
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Good Spousal Relationships Can Improve Lives Of Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Suggests
A study entitled "The role of spousal relationships in fibromyalgia patients' quality of life" that was published in the journal Psychology, Health & Medicine. |
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My Battle With Invisible Illness - Evie Thompstone, Tolworth Girls' School
An article by UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Evie Thompstone. |
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Small-Fiber Polyneuropathy Could Be The Answer Some Fibromyalgia Patients Are Seeking
Research suggests small-fiber polyneuropathy may actually be the cause of Fibromyalgia in some patients. |
March |
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Study Identifies The Types Of Cognitive Dysfunction That Are Most Prevalent In Fibromyalgia
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. |
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Derby Man With Painful Condition Takes On Amazing Challenge For Little Cancer Sufferer
A 21-stone welder from the UK with Fibromyalgia is defying medical advice and running a half-marathon to raise money for a little girl who was diagnosed with kidney cancer. |
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Studies Show CBD Could Be Solution For Those Who Suffer From Fibromyalgia
Research has suggested that cannabidiol may be an effective treatment for Fibromyalgia. |
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City Buzz: Ribbons, Necklaces And Beating Fatigue
A profile of UK jeweller and ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia sufferer Julie Herbert. |
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Medicine Has A Sexism Problem, And It's Making Sick Women Sicker
A lack of knowledge about women's health, and a lack of trust in their reports of their symptoms, conspire to leave many women misdiagnosed, dismissed, and sick. |
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Is There Evidence To Prescribe Cyclobenzaprine For Long-Term Pain Management?
Research published in the medical journal Practical Pain Management. |
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Dwelling On Pain Interferes With Fibromyalgia Patients' Ability To Control It, Study Finds
Researchers have found that dwelling on pain, magnifying its threat, and feeling helpless about it impairs Fibromyalgia patients' ability to control it and leads to its exacerbation. |
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Clinical Study Shows Medical Cannabis Relieves Fibromyalgia
In a study published in February in peer review Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, researchers found that medical cannabis had "significant favorable effect on patients with fibromyalgia, with few adverse effects." |
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RNA Blood Test For Fibromyalgia Launched
Data science company IQuity has announced the launch of a new blood test called IsolateFibromyalgia, which uses RNA gene expression analysis to diagnose Fibromyalgia, according to a press release. |
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Study Finds Insufficient Evidence On Use Of Multiple Versus Single Fibromyalgia Therapies
There is insufficient evidence to prove whether multiple or single therapies are the best way to treat Fibromyalgia, a study reports. |
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'I Was Sleeping My Life Away' - How Exercise Helped Ali Bounce Back From Fibromyalgia Battle
A profile of UK woman Ali Musgrave and her battle with Fibromyalgia. |
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Cold Therapy Can Improve Quality Of Life In Fibromyalgia Patients, Trial Shows
Exposure to extreme cold can help improve the quality of life in Fibromyalgia patients by reducing musculoskeletal pain and inflammation, according to a clinical trial. |
February |
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How Fibromyalgia Affects Men
Often thought of as a 'woman's disease,' Fibromyalgia can attack men differently. |
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Fibromyalgia/CFS Patients Fighting For Awareness Of Career-Ending Illness
A profile of Canadian Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS sufferer Peter Dawe. |
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Research Participants Wanted To Develop A Creative Resource About Living With ME/CFS And Fibromyalgia
South Australian PhD candidate Gipsy Hosking is looking for Adelaide-based people, aged 18-30, who are currently living with ME/CFS and/or Fibromyalgia, to help her with research. |
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I Used To Run Marathons But Now There Are Days I Can't Even Dress Myself - The Pain Of Living With Fibromyalgia
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Jag Cunliffe. |
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Opioids Are Survival, Not An Epidemic, For Some People
An article by newspaper columnist Kirk Seminoff about opioid use and abuse in the US. |
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Research Participants Wanted To Develop A Creative Resource About Living With ME/CFS And Fibromyalgia
South Australian PhD candidate Gipsy Hosking is looking for Adelaide-based people, aged 18-30, who are currently living with ME/CFS and/or Fibromyalgia, to help her with research. |
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Research Participants Wanted To Develop A Creative Resource About Living With ME/CFS And Fibromyalgia
South Australian PhD candidate Gipsy Hosking is looking for Adelaide-based people, aged 18-30, who are currently living with ME/CFS and/or Fibromyalgia, to help her with research. |
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Understanding Pain - Fibromyalgia
ABC Radio announcer Sonya Feldhoff interviews Professor Mark Hutchinson, Director of the Centre for Nanoscale Biophotonics, in the School of Medicine, at the University of Adelaide. |
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Research Participants Wanted To Develop A Creative Resource About Living With ME/CFS And Fibromyalgia
South Australian PhD candidate Gipsy Hosking is looking for Adelaide-based people, aged 18-30, who are currently living with ME/CFS and/or Fibromyalgia, to help her with research. |
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Scroll.in's Nayantara Narayanan Wins ISSP Journalist Of The Year Award For Article On Fibromyalgia
Scroll.in journalist Nayantara Narayanan won the Indian Society for Study of Pain's Journalist of the Year Award for 2017. |
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UK Disabled Man Fined By Cornwall Council Parking Officers Twice Despite Having Adapted Vehicle And Clear Signs
Derek Gibbin, a man from St Austell who suffers from Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, has slammed Cornwall Council for wrongly giving him parking tickets on two separate occasions. |
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Lady Gaga Says She's 'Devastated' As She Cancels World Tour Due To 'Severe Pain'
US singer Lady Gaga has cancelled the rest of her world tour due to "severe pain" caused by the bone and muscle condition by Fibromyalgia. |
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Research Participants Wanted To Develop A Creative Resource About Living With ME/CFS And Fibromyalgia
South Australian PhD candidate Gipsy Hosking is looking for Adelaide-based people, aged 18-30, who are currently living with ME/CFS and/or Fibromyalgia, to help her with research. |
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Fibromyalgia And Thyroid Resistance
An article about the possible between thyroid dysfunction and Fibromyalgia. |
January |
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Danielle Lloyd's Mum, Jackie, On Living With Fibromyalgia And Depression
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Jackie Lloyd. |
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Research Participants Wanted To Develop A Creative Resource About Living With ME/CFS And Fibromyalgia
South Australian PhD candidate Gipsy Hosking is looking for Adelaide-based people, aged 18-30, who are currently living with ME/CFS and/or Fibromyalgia, to help her with research. |
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Mechanically Assisted Breathing Improves Autonomic Function In FM Patients, Study Finds
Mechanically assisted breathing improved autonomic nervous system functions, according to a study of a small group of Fibromyalgia patients. |
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Severity Of Symptoms Persists For Decades In Fibromyalgia - A 26-Year Follow-Up Study
A study published in the medical journal Clinical Rheumatology. |
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Small Changes Resulted In Big Weight Loss For Irish Mum With Fibromyalgia
A profile of Irish Fibromyalgia sufferer Lorna Miller. |
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Morgan Freeman Wore A Single Glove To The SAG Awards
An article about US actor Morgan Freeman's struggles with health, including Fibromyalgia. |
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Research Participants Wanted To Develop A Creative Resource About Living With ME/CFS And Fibromyalgia
South Australian PhD candidate Gipsy Hosking is looking for Adelaide-based people, aged 18-30, who are currently living with ME/CFS and/or Fibromyalgia, to help her with research. |
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UK Woman Who's Spent £20,000 Dressing Like A Doll To Cope With Pain Of Fibromyalgia Divides 'This Morning' Viewers
A UK woman who has spent £20,000 dressing up like a doll says it helps her deal with the chronic pain of Fibromyalgia.
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Fibromyalgia Symptom Severity Remains Mostly Unchanged For Decades, Study Finds
A study in Finland that revisited patients with Fibromyalgia 26 years after their diagnoses found that the severity of symptoms had remained relatively unchanged. |
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Dublin Blogger Aisling Chan Vows To Be More Open With Followers As She Reveals She Has A Chronic Illness
A profile of Irish blogger and Fibromyalgia sufferer Aisling Chan. |
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Researchers Say Hypersensitive Brain Network Causes Chronic Headaches
A new study has found that brain networks of patients with Fibromyalgia prime for rapid and global, responses to minor changes. |
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Research Participants Wanted To Develop A Creative Resource About Living With ME/CFS And Fibromyalgia
South Australian PhD candidate Gipsy Hosking is looking for Adelaide-based people, aged 18-30, who are currently living with ME/CFS and/or Fibromyalgia, to help her with research. |
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Benefit Mix-Up Forces Mum Back To Work Despite Crippling Illness That Causes Her Extreme Pain And Fatigue
UK Fibromyalgia sufferer June Peatman says she has been forced back into work despite suffering from her illness because of a benefits mix-up. |
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Research Participants Wanted To Develop A Creative Resource About Living With ME/CFS And Fibromyalgia
South Australian PhD candidate Gipsy Hosking is looking for Adelaide-based people, aged 18-30, who are currently living with ME/CFS and/or Fibromyalgia, to help her with research. |
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With Men, Fibromyalgia Diagnosis May Be Tougher
Although 80 to 90 percent of Fibromyalgia diagnoses are women, that still leaves about 1.5 million men in the United States who are affected. |
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Ian's 2,000 Mile Cycle Challenge Down Under
A profile of Isle of Wight Fibromyalgia sufferer Ian Gregory who will be cycling around Australia in aid of charity. |
2017
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December |
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What 'Downsizing' Got Right (And Wrong) About Pain
An article about the movie Downsizing. |
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Study Suggests Screening Patients With Fibromyalgia Syndrome For ADHD
A recent study found patients with Fibromyalgia have a higher rate of co-occurring adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. |
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Amazing: See How A Disabled Grandmother Can Now Play Football With Her Grandchildren
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Deb Carey. |
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Woman With Fibromyalgia Sues Carlsbad Police Department For Excessive Use Of Force
A US woman with Fibromyalgia says a police officer from a southern New Mexico police department got unnecessarily rough with her, then made fun of her. |
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This West Belfast Mum Is Barely Recognisable After Body Transformation
A profile of Irish Fibromyalgia sufferer Louise McGonnell. |
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'Invisible Disease' Of Fibromyalgia – Campaigner Fighting For A Change In The Law
A UK woman is taking her fight to get Fibromyalgia recognised as a disability in UK law to Parliament. |
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Tokyo Fibromyalgia Patient Looks For Successor To Spread Awareness
A profile of Japanese Fibromyalgia sufferer Michiko Asano. |
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Carrying A Load Of Debt And Pain, And Determined To Get Stronger
A profile of US ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia sufferer Kristian Hidalgo. |
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As The Holidays Approach, Pace Yourself
An article by Robin Dix for Fibromyalgia News Today. |
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PG Goodfellows: She Enriches Her 'Angels' – And Vice Versa – But Help Is Needed
A profile of US Fibromyalgia sufferer Tracey Copeland. |
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Inkersall Sisters Speak Out On Living With Fibromyalgia
Three sisters from the UK have told radio station Peak FM of their struggle in coping with Fibromyalgia. |
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My Fibromyalgia Christmas Wish List
US Fibromyalgia sufferer Robin Dix shares a list of things that people with Fibromyalgia would appreciate being given for Christmas. |
November |
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New Comic Tells The Story Of Fibromyalgia
A series of comics from the University of Dundee that are designed to inform the public about common but poorly understood conditions will launch with the first edition focusing on Fibromyalgia. |
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Billy's Petition To Get Condition Recognised
A former UK criminology student will be taking a petition to parliament in the hope that the Fibromyalgia he suffers from will be recognised. |
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Young Woman Trapped At Home In Constant Pain Stripped Of Benefits In Time For Christmas
Faye Dempsey, a UK Fibromyalgia sufferer in such constant agony that she said she could barely leave her home, has been stripped of her benefits. |
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Injectafer Iron Replacement Therapy Safely Improves Fibromyalgia Symptoms, Phase 2 Study Finds
The administration of Injectafer, an iron replacement therapy, was shown to safely help manage Fibromyalgia symptoms when compared to a placebo in patients with iron deficiency, according to data from a Phase 2 clinical trial. |
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Lyrica Found To Be Effective In Reducing Neuropathic Pain In Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Shows
Physicians may consider prescribing Lyrica (pregabalin) for Fibromyalgia patients who have a primary complaint of neuropathic pain, new research shows. |
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Massachusetts Researchers Make Major Discovery About IBS, Fibromyalgia
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have made a groundbreaking discovery that could ease symptoms for millions of people suffering from conditions such as Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. |
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350km Walk By Father With ME
A profile of Irish ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia sufferer Conor Cahill who has walked more than 350 km of the "Camino de Santiago" pilgrimage in aid of charity. |
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Brett's Bid To Raise Awareness Of Fibromyalgia
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Brett Robertson. |
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What It's Like To Travel Again After 14 Years Of Being Housebound
An article by Welsh ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity sufferer Juliette Llewellyn. |
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Jackie Ellis And Son Riley Claim Snooker Success
UK snooker player Jackie Ellis overcame ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia to finish runner-up in the two-day Eden Masters Seniors (40+) event on the World Ladies Billiards and Snooker circuit. |
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Few Fibromyalgia Patients Adhere To Treatment Regimens, Study Reveals
Adherence to treatment is very poor among Fibromyalgia patients, according to a study conducted in a real-life setting that was published in The Journal of Rheumatology. |
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Artists Donate Work For Fibromyalgia Silent Auction
A silent auction in the UK where bespoke artwork will go under the hammer to help raise awareness and money for Fibromyalgia research. |
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Phlebotomist Sidelined By Fibromyalgia Owed Disability Benefits - 9th Circuit
A US federal appeals court has awarded disability benefits to a former phlebotomist who suffers from fibromyalgia, reversing an administrative law judge’s ruling that failed to follow agency guidance on the disease. |
October |
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Benefits Of Medical Cannabis Extend To Many Areas
The benefits of medical cannabis extend to many areas, and now threaten the manufacturers of opioids, benzodiazepines and alcohol. |
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Opioid Crisis Hurts Chesterfield Mom Battling Chronic Disorder
A US mother struggling with Fibromyalgia blamed the national fight against the opioid epidemic for causing much of her pain. |
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Farming Family Devastated By Quad Bike Theft From Holywell
A Welsh woman who suffers from Fibromyalgia expressed her devastation after a vital piece of farming equipment was stolen. |
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Lady Gaga Helps Shine Spotlight On Devastating Fibromyalgia
Lady Gaga's tweet on September 12 announcing that she suffers from Fibromyalgia and its chronic pain heightened attention to what once was deemed a women's hysterical and made-up chronicle of woes. |
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Cannabis For Fibromyalgia May Be More Effective Than Anything On The Market
An article about the use of cannabis for treating the symptoms of Fibromyalgia. |
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'Doctors Call It Bull**** Disease - But I Can't Get Out Of Bed'
A profile of UK entertainer and ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia sufferer Faye Dempsey. |
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Judge Finds Care Home Worker Was Unfairly Dismissed
A judge found an employee at a UK care home was unfairly dismissed and ordered employers to pay compensation. |
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Fibromyalgia And Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Are Linked, New Study Shows
Fibromyalgia and gastroesophageal reflux disease have a bidirectional association, a new population-based study in Taiwan shows. |
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Irish Singer Bláithín Carney On Fighting Illness And Beating Ed Sheeran To The Top Of The Charts
A profile of Irish singer-songwriter and Fibromyalgia sufferer Bláithín Carney. |
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Scientists Develop Cannabis Pain Patches For Fibromyalgia
A press release from Cannabis Science has announced that they have developed two new cannabis-based medications for patients suffering from Fibromyalgia and diabetic neuropathy nerve pain. |
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The Painful Truth About Living With Fibromyalgia
A profile of Irish Fibromyalgia sufferer Eileen Howard. |
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Fibromyalgia Patients Have Decreased Brain Connectivity In Some Regions, Study Reports
Using specialized magnetic resonance imaging technology, a study from Taiwan found that patients with Fibromyalgia have decreased brain connectivity in specific regions, including the insula and the default mode network. |
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Burlesque Performance Set To Raise Money For Chronic Condition
A UK burlesque performer and a lingerie designer have teamed up to raise money for the Andover Fibromyalgia and ME Community Group. |
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FDA Approves Extended-Release Lyrica
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new extended-release version of Lyrica for the treatment of neuropathic pain. |
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My Story: 'Constant Pain Does Not Deter Me'
A profile of Kenyan Fibromyalgia sufferer Benedettah Wangui Mwangi. |
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UK Man Endures Body Wax To Raise Awareness Of Fibromyalgia
An Otley man has undergone a full body wax for charity. |
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Truth About Cannabis Fibromyalgia Pain Patch
An announcement by US company Cannabis Science Inc about their product Cannabis Patch. |
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Me, Lady Gaga, And The Medical Establishment That Failed Us Both
An article by US Fibromyalgia sufferer Leah Vincent. |
September |
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'Doctors Told Me I Was Crazy And It Was In My Head ... But There's Days When I Can't Get Out Of My Bed'
A profile of Irish model and Fibromyalgia sufferer Lisa McCabe. |
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Lady Gaga Shines A Light On Fibromyalgia
The singer's discussion of the painful ailment in the documentary, Gaga: Five Foot Two, raises awareness of the misunderstood disease. |
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Fibromyalgia Is A Painful Condition, Of Which Little Is Understood
An article in The Sydney Morning Herald by Fibromyalgia sufferer Jonathan Lyon. |
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Lady Gaga's Fibromyalgia: 'It Was Hard To Be Near Someone Who Was In Pain Like That'
Irish people living with Fibromyalgia know only too well what Lady Gaga is going through, writes Rachel Lynch. |
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New Medical Device Successfully Treating Fibromyalgia Pain In The EU
An article from medical company AVACEN about one of their products which claims to alleviate Fibromyalgia pain. |
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Lady Gaga's New Netflix Documentary Is A Rallying Cry To Those Who Suffer From Chronic Pain
An article from Vogue about the recent announcenent by Lady Gaga of her battle with Fibromyalgia. |
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Lisa Living Life To The Full In Face Of Hidden Illness
A profile of Irish fashion designer and Fibromyalgia sufferer Lisa McCabe. |
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Lady Gaga Reveals Chronic Illness, With Fibromyalgia Featuring In Her New Documentary
A profile of US entertainer and Fibromyalgia sufferer Lady Gaga. |
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How I've Learned To Live In Constant Pain
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Alison Morton. |
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UK Woman Talks Of 'Constant Struggle' With Illnesses
A profile of UK ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia sufferer Alison Ballott. |
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One In Three Patients Develop Fibromyalgia After A Surgical Mesh Implant, Warns Patient Support Group
Sling The Mesh support group ran a poll which revealed that 54 out of 187 people developed diagnosed Fibromyalgia following a polypropylene plastic implant – 29 per cent. |
August |
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Dumfries Biker Suzy Says Curvy Riders Gave Her Hope
A profile of Scottish ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia sufferer Susan Dunn. |
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Inspirational Author Kristi Patrice Carter Releases Illustrated Children's Book "Chronic Illness Can't Beat My Superhero Mommy"
Self-help author Kristi Patrice Carter has announced the release of Chronic Illness Can't Beat My Superhero Mommy, a picture book for children explaining life with Fibromyalgia. |
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Pop Artist Donates Elvis Portrait To Chester Fibromyalgia Charity
Organisers of a UK charity art exhibition were delighted to receive a portrait of Elvis Presley by renowned pop artist Simon Dixon. |
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Doctors Call For Greater Access To Medical Cannabis
An article about the current state of medical cannabis use in Malta. |
July |
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Boston Researcher Investigating Possible Fibromyalgia Vaccine
A researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital hopes to start work on a potential vaccine that could be a game changer for these patients. |
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Danielle Lloyd's Mum Jackie In Tears On UK TV Show As She Opens Up About Fibromyalgia
UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Jackie Lloyd had to be supported by pregnant daughter (and UK celebrity) Danielle Lloyd as she was left in tears after revealing her debilitating illness on ITV chat show Lorraine. |
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Invisible: Interview With Filmmaker Nick Demos
An interview with filmmaker Nick Demos about his Fibromyalgia documentary Invisible. |
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Fibromyalgia Patients Exhibit Changes In Cerebral Blood Flow, Study Says
Fibromyalgia patients may have different cerebral blood flow parameters compared with the general population, according to a recent study. |
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Another Potential Fibromyalgia Drug Bites The Dust
The Fibromyalgia community suffered yet another disappointment earlier this month when drugmaker Daiichi Sankyo announced mirogabalin, a potential new treatment, failed to meet its pain-reducing goals in clinical trials. |
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Patients Find Freedom From Fibromyalgia Pain With Cannabis
A profile of Fibromyalgia sufferer Vicki, who is finding symptom relief with the use of cannabis. |
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Asthma Is More Difficult To Control In Patients With Fibromyalgia, Study Shows
A study published in Current Medical Research and Opinion. |
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Woman Who Uses Opioids For Chronic Pain Says Negative Attention Hurts Legitimate Patients
A profile of US Fibromyalgia sufferer and opioid user Anna. |
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They May Look Like A Typical Couple, But Severe Fibromyalgia Cripples Shulamis Daily
A profile of Orthodox Jew and Fibromyalgia sufferer Shulamit M. |
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Fibromyalgia Is Common In People With Jaw And Neck Muscle Conditions, Study Shows
A large percentage of patients with craniomandibular and craniocervical disorders – musculoskeletal conditions that affect the jaw and the neck – also have Fibromyalgia, according to a study by researchers at the University of Heidelberg in Germany. |
June |
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Poor Sexual Health Among Women With Fibromyalgia Needs More Attention, Researchers Say
A study published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing. |
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One Year After Nomoreloss' Death, Wife, Phoenix Suffering From Chronic Illness
A profile of Nigerian Fibromyalgia sufferer Adeola "Phoenix" Osinuga. |
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Writing, Living, Laughing: How One Woman Lives Her Best Life With Fibromyalgia In Ghana
A profile of K, a Fibromyalgia sufferer in Ghana. |
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Student Spotlight: NMB Student Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia Defies Tough Odds
A profile of US Fibromyalgia sufferer Madelyn Babson. |
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Bright-Light Treatment Shows Promise For Fibromyalgia
Morning bright-light treatment may be an effective adjunctive treatment for Fibromyalgia, improving function and easing pain sensitivity, perhaps by shifting sleep patterns in a way that appears to help Fibromyalgia, results of a pilot study suggest. |
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Both Gluten-Free And Low-Calorie Diets Ease Gastrointestinal Ills In Fibromyalgia, Study Finds
Two diets – one gluten-free and the other a low-calorie plan called the hypocaloric diet – have been shown to alleviate the discomfort experienced by Fibromyalgia patients. |
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Severe Forms Of Fibromyalgia Prove Costly To Healthcare System In Germany, Study Finds
The average cost of hospital care in Germany for patients with fibromyalgia with acute episodes of pain was reported in a new study to be 3,725.84 euros (roughly $4,163 in US dollars), a high cost to the healthcare system. |
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Research Participants Wanted To Develop A Creative Resource About Living With ME/CFS And Fibromyalgia
South Australian PhD candidate Gipsy Hosking is looking for Adelaide-based people, aged 18-30, who are currently living with ME/CFS and/or Fibromyalgia, to help her with research. |
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John Takes On UK Cycle Marathon For Fibromyalgia
John Stammers from Stanford-le-Hope in the UK will cycle in the Thurrock Cycle Marathon on 4th June to support Fibromyalgia Action UK because his mother lives with Fibromyalgia. |
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Irish Author Shares Her Story On Health Battle
A profile of Irish author and Fibromyalgia sufferer Brigid Gallagher. |
May |
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Pilot Study Reports Beneficial Effects Of Ambroxol For Fibromyalgia Pain
Results from a pilot clinical study published in the journal Clinical Rheumatology showed that ambroxol may help manage pain in Fibromyalgia patients. |
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Fibromyalgia More Common In People With Certain Diseases, Study Finds
An analysis of data from more than 3.5 million people showed that Fibromyalgia is more common in patients with certain diseases such as type 2 diabetes and Behçet syndrome than in the general population overall. |
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Data Doesn't Support Vitamin/Mineral Deficiency Link, Study Says
Data pooled from 27 studies of vitamin and mineral deficiencies in Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS patients showed no evidence for a link to these diseases, a recent study reports. |
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Purple Is More Than Just A Color For A Tewksbury Family
A profile of US Fibromyalgia sufferer Kiley Reitano. |
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Interview With Norman Hanley, Founder Of Men With Fibromyalgia - Part 1
Melissa Swanson interviews Norman Hanley, founder of "Men With Fibromyalgia". |
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New Study Could Radically Change Fibromyalgia Treatment As We Know It
New research from Dr Jarred Younger at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the US. |
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Petition For Illness To Be Recognised As Disability In UK
A UK woman who suffers from Fibromyalgia is campaigning to see the disease recognised as a disability in UK law. |
April |
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Fibromyalgia Patients Sleep Less And Worse Than Healthy People, Study Says
People with Fibromyalgia have more difficulty falling asleep and sleep worse and less compared to the general population, according to the results of a new review. |
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'It Robs You Of Your Very Being': Life With The Invisible Illness
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Jo Allen. |
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Medical Marijuana Could Be An Effective Weapon Against Fibromyalgia Pain
According to a report on suntimes.com, cannabinoids present in medical marijuana help to ease pain, as well as increase appetite and relieve the feeling of nausea. |
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First Light-Activated Analgesic May Change How Pain Disorders Are Treated, Study Suggests
Scientists at the Institute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona helped develop the first light-activated drug, called JP-NP-26, for the treatment of pain. |
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Proof That A Gluten-Free Diet For Fibromyalgia Really Works
A study published in Rheumatology International reveals that Fibromyalgia patients who have not been diagnosed with celiac disease may still benefit from going on a gluten-free diet.
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March |
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This Cannabis Patch Is Changing Lives When It Comes To Pain Relief
A profile of Cannabis Science, a US company that has developed cannabis pain patches for the relief of pain in conditions such as Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Patients Make Their Case For Medical Marijuana
An article from Maltese website Lovin Malta. |
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Neural Signature For Fibromyalgia
Researchers recently found a neural signature that can identify fibromyalgia with incredible accuracy. |
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Sick Cornish Mum Too Sick To Work Asks For Help To Raise Funds To Make Her Son's 'Dream Come True'
Cornish ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia sufferer Joanne Bawden has put out a plea for people to help raise funds in a race against time to help make her son's 'dream come true'. |
February |
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List Of Medical Marijuana Use May Expand In New Jersey
A video from US (New Jersey) TV program SNJ Today. |
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When It's An Effort To Just Get Out Of Bed
A profile of Irish Fibromyalgia sufferer Catherine Keaney. |
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Four New Ailments Being Added To Connecticut Medical Marijuana Program
Proposals to add fibromyalgia, muscular dystrophy, shingles and rheumatoid arthritis to the list of painful ailments that qualify for Connecticut's medical marijuana program were recently endorsed by a state agency. |
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Halstead Resident Bids To Start Support Group After Feeling 'Alone' During Battle With Fibromyalgia
A UK woman with Fibromyalgia is hoping to kick-start a support group after feeling "alone" during her battle with the disease. |
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Relief At Last? The Next Generation Of Opioid Drugs, Fibromyalgia And Chronic Pain
An article by Cort Johnson of Health Rising. |
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The Invisible Disease: Fibromyalgia Sufferers Speak Out
A profile of West Australian Fibromyalgia sufferer Michelle Greenwood. |
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Gross And Fine Motor Function In Fibromyalgia And Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
A research paper published in Dove Medical Press. |
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Some 270 Norwegian Students Drop School For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
In the last academic year, there were about 270 primary and secondary students in Norway who did not participate in education due to ME/CFS. |
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Medicinal Cannabis Still Too Costly For Christchurch Woman
The high cost of medicinal cannabis means the drug will remain out of reach for a New Zealand woman with Fibromyalgia, despite the Government making it more accessible. |
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Illness With Pain 'Like Being Hit By A Bus' Forces Cafe Owner To Leave Business Behind
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Joanne Cartwright. |
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AM Tells Fibromyalgia To Rock Off In A Bid To Raise Funds For Treatment
A caring husband in the UK is saying "rock off" to Fibromyalgia in a bid to raise funds for treatment for all local sufferers. |
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Scottish Drummer Hit By Crippling Pain To Share Story Of Recovery To Help Others Battling Conditions
A profile of Scottish drummer Mairi Newberry. |
January |
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Prevalence Of Fibromyalgia Increases With Age, Linked To Poor Quality Of Life, Study Says
The prevalence of Fibromyalgia may increase with age, according to results obtained in a study with Turkish patients. |
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Wearables - Hope For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome And Fibromyalgia?
Health Rising's Cort Johnson discusses the potential of wearable technology for use in ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia.
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Brookin Johnson, 30, Defies The Odds After Nearly Dying Three Times
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Brookin Johnson.
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Fibromyalgia Patient Outcomes Can Be Improved, 2-Year Prospective Study Reveals
A two-year study that assessed clinician and patient-reported outcomes among Fibromyalgia patients reveals this patient population can experience certain health improvements.
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Panel Recommends Medical Pot For Four More Diseases
A US panel has recommended that people in Connecticut suffering from Muscular Dystrophy, Rheumatoid Arthritis, the pain of Fibromyalgia and shingles should be allowed to join that state's medical marijuana program. |
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'I Went From Being A Salsa Dancer To Someone Who Couldn't Put On My Own Socks'
An article by Irish Fibromyalgia sufferer Deirdre Ryan about her experience with the disease. |
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A Year In Review: 2016's Top Fibromyalgia Stories
An article by Donna Gregory Burch about developments in Fibromyalgia research in 2016.
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Happy Birthday? Another Year With Fibromyalgia
An article by Fibromyalgia sufferer Lori Galpeer.
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Study: Grey Matter Abnormalities Associated With Fibromyalgia
A research article entitled "Gray matter abnormalities associated with fibromyalgia: A meta-analysis of voxel-based morphometric studies."
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What You Should – And Should Not – Say To Someone With Fibromyalgia
An article by US Fibromyalgia sufferer Robin Dix.
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Arthritis Society Of Canada Funds Medical Marijuana Research For Fibromyalgia Pain
The Arthritis Society of Canada is awarding a three-year research grant to Dr. Mark Ware to study the use of medical marijuana (cannabis) for Fibromyalgia pain.
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2016
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December |
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'There's Never A Minute In The Day I Don't Feel Pain'
A profile of Irish Fibromyalgia sufferer Eleanor O'Farrell. |
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Neural Signature For Fibromyalgia May Aid Diagnosis, Treatment
University of Colorado Boulder researchers have discovered a brain signature that identifies Fibromyalgia sufferers with 93 percent accuracy, a potential breakthrough for future clinical diagnosis and treatment of the highly prevalent condition. |
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Fibromyalgia Patient Shaves Head For Charity Which Supported Her
A UK woman who has suffered from Fibromyalgia since she was a teenager has shaved her head to raise money for the charity which supported her. |
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After Being Diagnosed With ME Viki Now Offers An Alternative Therapy To Other Sufferers
A profile of UK ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia sufferer Viki Clarke. |
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2016 Fibromyalgia Gift Guide
Donna Gregory Burch has some Christmas gift ideas for Fibromyalgia sufferers. |
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Higher Probability Of Hearing Loss In Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Shows
A group of Norwegian researchers has learned that patients with Fibromyalgia or widespread pain have an increased probability for hearing loss. |
November |
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UK Author Uses Writing To Escape The Realities Of Chronic Pain Diagnosis
A profile of UK author and Fibromyalgia sufferer Kristy Nicolle. |
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Scientists Find Link Between DNA And Chronic Widespread Joint Pain, A Fibromyalgia Symptom
Scientists at King's College London have discovered a link between specific alterations in DNA (called epigenetics) and chronic widespread joint pain, one of fibromyalgia’s main symptoms. |
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Growing Support For Legal Cannabis In US Spurs Development, Creates Hope For New Chronic Pain Therapies
The legal cannabis industry scored landmark victories in concurrent ballot measures in several US states, raising hope for those who support developing new cannabis-based therapies for unmet medical needs, especially in the management of chronic pain. |
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New CBD Patches Combat Nerve Pain And Fibromyalgia
Cannabis Science, Inc., a company in the US, has developed two new pain relief patches that are specifically for patients with Diabetic Neuropathy nerve pain and Fibromyalgia. |
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'We Are Going To Tell Our Stories To Give People A Bit Of Hope'
A Scottish woman who recovered from chronic fatigue has created a support group in her area to help others plagued by long-term health conditions. |
October |
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"It Will Take Me About An Hour And A Half For A 10 Minute Walk": Woman With Fibromyalgia Is Shaving Her Hair For Charity
A woman who has suffered with Fibromyalgia since she was a teenager is fundraising for the charity that supported her. |
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US Woman Sues Hospital Claiming It Discriminated Against Her Because Of Her Fibromyalgia
A physician diagnosed with fibromyalgia has sued Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs claiming a doctor discriminated against her because of her disability. |
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Me Vs. Fibromyalgia: Founder Of "Spoon Theory" Needs Your Help
A call to help Christine Miserandino, founder of "The Spoon Theory". |
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MRI Could Help Diagnose Fibromyalgia: Study
A study published in the journal Pain has, for the first time, identified a different brain response to pain and non-pain stimuli in people suffering from Fibromyalgia. |
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Personality Traits May Impact Severity Of Fibromyalgia Symptoms
Research entitled "Distinctive personality profiles of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome patients", published in PeerJ. |
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Review Finds Nondrug, Complementary Health Approaches Effective For Pain Relief In Fibromyalgia, Other Conditions
Results from a review of US-based clinical trials indicate that some popular complementary health techniques – such as yoga, tai chi, and acupuncture – are effective in helping to manage common pain conditions, including Fibromyalgia. |
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Inspirational Student Turns Negatives Into Positives
A profile of US Fibromyalgia sufferer Kiley Reitano. |
September |
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Invisible – Fibromyalgia Film Closer To The Screen
An article about a new documentary, due to be released in 2017, which focuses on people with Fibromyalgia. |
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Son Taken On Fitness Challenge For Mum's Fibromyalgia Battle
A UK man is taking part in a series of fitness challenges in support of his mum who suffers from Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Finally Recognised As Long-Term Condition In Northern Ireland
Fibromyalgia has finally been recognised as a long-term condition in Northern Ireland. |
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Genetic Testing May Provide Faster Path To The Right Fibromyalgia Medication
An article by Genevra Lipton, MD, about pharmacogenetics, a form of testing for a person’s gene-drug interactions. |
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Diagnosing Fibromyalgia May Be Possible Using Noninvasive Eye Examination
In a study titled "Fibromyalgia Is Correlated with Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thinning," published in the journal PloS One, researchers revealed that a noninvasive eye examination can aid in diagnosing Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia: No One Believed Me When I Was Living In Constant Pain
For those who would like a more sensory friendly shopping experience, Foodland Frewville has a special hour on Tuesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm. |
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Can Fibromyalgia Be Hereditary?
An article by Robin Dix about the possibility of Fibromyalgia occurring more frequently in families than in the general population. |
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New Genetics Testing Could Improve Fibromyalgia Diagnosis, Treatment
Proove Biosciences, a California-based firm specializing in pain medicine, has developed a new tool to help physicians better diagnose and treat fibromyalgia. |
August |
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Recovering From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome And Fibromyalgia – The Lerner Way
A profile of ME/CFS specialist Dr Martin Lerner. |
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Fibromyalgia Patients Seen In Brain Scans To Have 'Different Response' To Hypnosis
New research published in Psychosomatic Medicine. |
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"But You Don't Look Sick": What Does "Sick" Look Like in Fibromyalgia?
An article by Robin Dix for Fibromyalgia News Today. |
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UK Woman Beats Her Demons To Become A Successful Model And Fashion Designer
A profile of Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS sufferer Ella Vine. |
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Doubling Up To Fight Fibromyalgia Pain
Combining two drugs used to treat Fibromyalgia safely improves patient outcomes, according to research at Canada's Queen's University. |
July |
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The Fatigue And Pain Hormone? Leptin Shows Up Again – In Fibromyalgia
An article about the hormone leptin being implicated in the symptoms of Fibromyalgia. |
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Will A Gluten-Free Diet "Fix" Fibromyalgia?
When it comes to looking at gluten as the ONLY problem rather than part of the problem, Sue Ingebretson offers five points to consider. |
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Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain Study Records Disease 'Ebb and Flow' Over 2 Years
A two-year study of Fibromyalgia and chronic pain by an international team of investigators concluded that fibromyalgia patients experience symptom ebbs and flows that affect diagnosis and treatment. |
June |
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In Fibromyalgia Patients, Going Gluten-Free May Be A Potential Dietary Intervention: Study
Research has shown that for Fibromyalgia patients, going gluten-free may be a potential dietary intervention. |
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Gluten-Free Diet Impact On Comorbid Celiac Disease, Fibromyalgia, And IBS Patients
Recent studies show that a gluten–free diet can impact fibromyalgia, IBS, and celiac disease occurring simultaneously in people. |
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Symptom Fluctuations In Fibromyalgia Patients May Affect Diagnosis And Treatment, Study Finds
A study has found that patients with Fibromyalgia may experience fluctuations in symptoms over time, which may affect diagnosis and treatment. |
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In Fibromyalgia Patients, Influenza Vaccination Is Safe And Effective
A study has found that influenza vaccination is safe and effective for Fibromyalgia patients. |
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Fibromyalgia Teens Have Worse Symptoms Than Adults, Pain And Fatigue Continue In Adulthood
Research shows that Fibromyalgia in teens leads to pain and fatigue in adulthood, and teens experience worse symptoms than adults. |
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Immune Cell Defect Linked To Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Scientists in Australia believe they've figured out a potential cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. |
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Fibromyalgia Symptoms: Does Menopause Make Them Worse?
Research has shown that Fibromyalgia symptoms worsen post-menopause. |
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A New Form Of Magnesium: Can It Help Brain Fog And Fibromyalgia Pain?
A new form of magnesium, known as magnesium-L-threonate, may be helpful for people with Fibromyalgia. |
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Online Survey: Fibromyalgia – Coping And Functioning
An online survey from The University of Adelaide's Heather Trainor. |
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Fibromyalgia Pain Eased With Lidocaine Painkiller Injection And Lyrica Drug
Fibromyalgia pain can be eased with lidocaine painkiller injection and Lyrica drug, according to research. |
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Have Doctors Gone Too Far On Exercise For Fibromyalgia?
An article by Cort Johnson. |
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Fibromyalgia And Rheumatoid Arthritis Cause A Negative Body Image Perception In Women: Research
Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis cause a negative body image perception in women, according to research from the National Institutes of Health, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. |
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Fibromyalgia Patient Survey Shows Diversity In Approach
An article by Donna Gregory Burch. |
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Online Survey: Fibromyalgia – Coping And Functioning
An online survey from The University of Adelaide's Heather Trainor. |
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Fibromyalgia Onset Has High Impact On Work Ability In Australians
Research published in PubMed. |
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Lasers Work For Fibromyalgia, But Why So Pricey?
An article by Ryan Baker. |
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Fibromyalgia Treatment Often Depends On Physician's Specialty
Nikki Albert discusses allodynia, a type of pain associated with Fibromyalgia. |
May |
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Allodynia And Fibromyalgia
Nikki Albert discusses allodynia, a type of pain associated with Fibromyalgia. |
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Why Are Fibromyalgia Researchers Wasting Time And Money On The Obvious?
An article by Donna Gregory Burch about research into Fibromyalgia. |
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Online Survey: Fibromyalgia – Coping And Functioning
An online survey from The University of Adelaide's Heather Trainor. |
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Medical Marijuana News Update: Marijuana Is Said To Effectively Treat Fibromyalgia
Researchers are now pushing the benefits of medical marijuana as the leading cure for Fibromyalgia relief. |
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Lyrica Linked To Slight Risk Of Birth Defects
The widely prescribed drug pregabalin (Lyrica) may slightly increase the risk for birth defects, a new study suggests. |
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Michael Turner's Not Lazy: He's Just Been 'Tired My Whole Life'
A profile of New Zealand Fibromyalgia sufferer Michael Turner. |
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Beth Urmston's Lifelong Battle With Fibromyalgia Inspires Warrington Town Hall To Be Lit Up
Warrington Town Hall in the UK was lit up in purple, blue and green on 12 May, inspired by a woman who has battled Fibromyalgia for nearly all her life. |
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Judge Awards Ex-Lilly Manager $500,000 After Lawsuit
A US federal judge has awarded more than $500,000 to a former manager at Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. who quit as a result of ME/CFS and severe depression and was later dropped from the company’s extended disability plan. |
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UK Research Team Launches Clinical Trial Aimed At Fibromyalgia And Chronic Widespread Pain Onset Prevention
A UK research group has launched what they say is the first ever randomized clinical trial conducted with the objective of preventing the onset of chronic widespread pain (CWP — the characteristic feature of Fibromyalgia). |
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Low-to-Moderate Alcohol Consumption Is Associated With Hippocampal Volume In Fibromyalgia And Insomnia
Research published in the journal Behavioral Sleep Medicine. |
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Study Shows Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy As Reliable Treatment For Fibromyalgia
According to researchers of Rice University and some institutes in Israel, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy may be helpful for women suffering from Fibromyalgia. |
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Coming Soon – A Happy Seven: An Experimental Short Film About Fibromyalgia
An interview with Sophie Meath, director of A Happy Seven: An Experimental Short Film About Fibromyalgia. |
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Antiviral Combo May Be Next Blockbuster Fibromyalgia Drug
A profile of Dr William "Skip" Pridgen, who is having success with ME/CFS patients trialling a combination therapy involving the pairing of famciclovir (Famvir), a common antiviral, with celecoxib (Celebrex), an anti-inflammatory arthritis drug. |
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Fibromyalgia May Affect Sensory Perception And Blunt Touch Perception, Studies Show
The findings of a study reveal that there is abnormal processing of signals in C-type skin nerves (associated with the perception of touch) in Fibromyalgia. |
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Hyperactive Parathyroid May Trouble Women With Fibromyalgia, Study Reports
Women with Fibromyalgia have a high incidence of hyperparathyroidism, a disease caused by an overactive parathyroid, according to a new study. |
April |
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Fibromyalgia Pain Levels Can Be Predicted By Leptin, Study
Fibromyalgia pain levels can be predicted by leptin, according to research. |
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Taiwanese Singer Ken Chu Suffering From Fibromyalgia
A profile of Taiwanese boy band member and Fibromyalgia sufferer Ken Chu. |
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Fibromyalgia Vs Lyme Disease: Differences In Symptoms, Causes, And Treatment Options
An article about the similarities and differences between Fribromyalgia and Lyme Disease. |
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Music Therapy Can Reduce Pain, Depression, Anxiety, And Improve Sleep In Fibromyalgia Patients
Research from the University of Granada shows that music therapy combined with relaxation techniques can help improve many areas in the lives of Fibromyalgia patients. |
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Individualized Acupuncture Protocols For Fibromyalgia Reduce Pain Up To A Year
Research has shown that individualized acupuncture treatment of Fibromyalgia in primary care relieved patients' pain and enhanced their quality of life for up to a year compared with placebo treatment of sham acupuncture. |
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Migraine Worsens Fibromyalgia Symptoms, Study Reports
High frequency and chronic migraine increase the sensitivity to pain in Fibromyalgia patients, according to a study published in The Journal of Headache and Pain. |
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Fibromyalgia Vs Multiple Sclerosis: Comparing Symptoms, Diagnosis, And Treatment
An article outlining the differences between Fibromyalgia and Multiple Sclerosis. |
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Researchers Map Full-Length Protein Involved In Chronic Pain, With Hopes For Future Therapies
Researchers have discovered the full-length structure of a protein named Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid subtype 2 (TRPV2), with implications for the development of new treatments for chronic pain and cancer. |
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Pair Of Canadian Women In Running For YWCA Award
Cheryl Young, founder of the Canadian Fibromyalgia Well Spring Foundation, is one of two women nominated for a YWCA Women of Distinction award. |
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Researchers Aiming To Shorten Fibromyalgia Diagnostic Time Find That Certain Enzyme And Hormone Don't Need Testing
Researchers from the Netherlands recently released study results that aim to increase the diagnostic capabilities of healthcare providers in an effort to shorten the length of time from the onset of symptoms to clinical diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. |
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Scottish Woman's Drumming Career Saved After Devastating Illness
A UK musician who trained with Beyonce's drummer has told of her joy after she was "cured" of her Fibromyalgia. |
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Supermarket Apology To UK Woman Over Evacuation 'Distress'
A UK woman with Fibromyalgia, a condition that leaves her in constant pain, is unhappy at the way a supermarket handled an evacuation after the smoke alarm activated. |
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Leptin Tied To Bodily Pain, Predicts Fibromyalgia Pain Levels, Researchers Say
Leptin – a factor well-known for its role in controlling appetite – might be a driver of bodily pain, according to a new report. |
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This Could Be Big: Intravenous Ketamine For Fibromyalgia
An article by Ginevra Liptan, MD, about the potential benefits of ketamine for Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Patients Have Blunted Touch Perception, Study Finds
A study has found that Fibromyalgia patients perceive touch differently compared to healthy individuals, suggesting that there is abnormal processing of signals in C-type skin nerve fibers in those with Fibromyalgia. |
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Understanding Brain Immune Interactions In Fibromyalgia May Lead To Better Treatments
New brain research may prove the notion that Fibromyalgia is in the head – just not in the way of condescending criticism. |
March |
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Disability Status In Fibromyalgia Patients Related To Occupation, Severity Of Symptoms, Study Shows
A study published in The Journal of Rheumatology. |
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Patients With Fibromyalgia Struggle To Stay Asleep
Newly published research suggests that sleep in patients with Fibromyalgia is characterized by an inability to maintain continuous sleep. |
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UK Student's Fibromyalgia Causes Three-Day Hangovers
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Shannon Birse. |
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Disability In Fibromyalgia Patients Linked To Symptom Severity, Physically Demanding Jobs
About one-third of Canadian patients with fibromyalgia had disability status, which was associated with symptom severity, increased use of medications and more physically demanding occupations, according to recently published research. |
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Are Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) And Fibromyalgia Immune Exhaustion Disorders?
An article by Cort Johnson about the Lipkin/Hornig research into the immune system's involvement in ME/CFS. |
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Fibromyalgia – Can We Crack The Code And Put The Patient First?
A profile of US ME/CFS researcher Dr Jarred Younger. |
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Pain And Fatigue Linked To Perception Of Function In Women With Fibromyalgia
In a recently published study of women with Fibromyalgia, investigators found pain and fatigue explained at least one-third of the variance in patients' perceived physical performance and function. |
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Fibromyalgia Not Linked To Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Study Shows
A study published in Rheumatology International. |
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Fibromyalgia Predictors Can Range From Headaches To Sleeping Problems
Researchers in Finland suggest that Fibromyalgia could be predicted through symptoms related to regional pain, frequent headache, persistent back/neck pain, sleeping problems, and excess weight. |
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This Woman Joined Little Mix On Stage After Learning To Walk On Crutches Especially For The Concert
A profile of Welsh Fibromyalgia sufferer Hayley Strong. |
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Female Fibromyalgia Patients Experience Sexual Dysfunction And Mood, Anxiety Disorders, According To Study
A collaborative research study between several institutions in Turkey found that female patients with fibromyalgia often suffer from sexual dysfunction, mood, and anxiety disorders. |
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Pregabalin Effective In Reducing Pain, Improving Sleep In Patients With Fibromyalgia
Pregabalin was effective in reducing pain and improving sleep quality among patients with fibromyalgia through 12 weeks, according to data published in Current Medical Research and Opinion. |
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Fibromyalgia Awareness – Short Film
Filmmaker Sophie Meath is planning on making a short film about Fibromyalgia, and is asking for financial help. |
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Younger Adult Fibromyalgia Patients At Increased Risk Of Stroke, According To Study
Fibromyalgia is likely associated with an increased risk for stroke, according to the results of a new study from China, “Increased Risk of Stroke in Patients With Fibromyalgia,” published in the journal Medicine. |
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Student Living With Unpredictable Pains
A profile of Kenyan Fibromyalgia sufferer Makau Mulli. |
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Fibromyalgia Distinguished From Lupus With 100% Specificity Using New Test
California researchers found that analyzing cell-bound complement activation products (CB-CAPs) ably distinguishes between Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Fibromyalgia, and complements current test methods. |
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Fibromyalgia Pain May Also Result From Neurogenic Inflammation Of Peripheral Nerves
A review study by Monash University researcher Geoffrey Littlejohn points out that peripheral neurogenic inflammation of the nerves likely contributes to Fibromyalgia symptoms. |
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"You're Not Disabled": Woman Snubbed By Manchester Arena
A UK Adele fan with long-term illness and mobility problems was told she 'didn’t have a disability' when booking tickets for the singer’s world tour at the Manchester Arena. |
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Lactate – Is it Everywhere In Fibromyalgia And Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)?
An article about the abnormal presence of lactate in ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia. |
February |
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Acupuncture Can Relieve Fibromyalgia Pain, If It's Tailored Per Patient
A new analysis by researchers in Spain found that although standard acupuncture does not reduce pain in women with Fibromyalgia, the therapy does alleviate pain when it is individualized for each patient. |
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Restoring Sleep Patterns Could Bring Relief To Fibromyalgia Patients
American researchers have identified sleep-related treatment as a possible means of relief from Fibromyalgia. |
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Severe Fatigue May Be Prevalent Among Patients With Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases
Patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases were more likely than patients with osteoarthritis to experience severe fatigue, which was prevalent among patients, according to allied researchers from Europe and the United States. |
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Fibromyalgia Study Finds Paroxetine Best Of Newer Antidepressants To Combine With Drug Treatment
The combined use of pregabalin and the antidepressant paroxetine is more effective in reducing somatic symptoms and depression in fibromyalgia patients than pregabalin with other relatively new antidepressants, according to a new study. |
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My Kitchen Rules Contestant Hazel Reveals 12-Year Battle With Fibromyalgia
A profile of TV program My Kitchen Rules contestant and Fibromyalgia sufferer Hazel. |
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Acupuncture May Help Ease Fibromyalgia Pain, Study Finds
Acupuncture may help ease pain and improve quality of life for people with Fibromyalgia, a new study suggests. |
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Irish Fibromyalgia Sufferer Left Penniless After Welfare Cuts
An Irish man who relies on Employment and Support Allowance after being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, was left penniless last Christmas after having his benefit cut. |
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Fibromyalgia Pain May Be Linked To Spinal Cord Dysfunction, Researchers Say
Dysfunction in spinal cord processing may be responsible for pain in Fibromyalgia patients, according to a study published in the journal PLOS One. |
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Are Opiates Really That Bad for Fibromyalgia?
Ginevra Lipton MD discusses opiate use in people with Fibromyalgia. |
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Microglia In Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Adrienne Dellwo describes microglia and discusses their importance in ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia And Chocolate: What New Research Says About Health Benefits
Sue Ingebretson discusses the health benefits of chocolate for people with chronic illnesses such as Fibromyalgia. |
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Many Women With Fibromyalgia Suffer From Pelvic Pain
Researchers have found that Fibromyalgia patients were recently found to have more symptom burden from bothersome pelvic pain syndromes that women seeking care for pelvic floor disease at an urogynecology clinic. |
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Fibromyalgia Symptoms Often Go Undiagnosed In Men
Information on men and Fibromyalgia is far scarcer than on women and Fibromyalgia, and women are far more likely to receive a Fibromyalgia diagnosis, compared to men. |
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Fibromyalgia Incidences Low In Acute Whiplash Injury: Study
A study has found that experiencing whiplash injury could result in some cases of Fibromyalgia. |
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Welsh Teenager's Skydive Inspired By "Hero" Mum's Condition
A daughter's love for her "hero" mum is to take her 10,000ft up in the air for charity. |
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5 "Do's" For A Better Relationship With A Fibromyalgia/ME/CFS Doctor
An article by Adrienne Dellwo about improving the relationship between patient and doctor. |
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US Military Veterans Seek Access To Medical Marijuana
An article about military veterans and their success in treating various ailments, including Fibromyalgia, with medical marijuana. |
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How Lyrica Changes The Fibromyalgia Brain
New research may help explain how Lyrica works to combat pain in Fibromyalgia patients. |
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Chronic Pain Doesn't Stop David's Plans For Charity Expansion
A charity founded by Irish man David Moore to support people suffering with Fibromyalgia continues to go from strength to strength. |
January |
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Melbourne Fibromyalgia Sufferers Wanted For Floatation Project
Inner Outer Health, a Melbourne-based floatation therapy private centre, is enrolling Australian fibromyalgia sufferers to further test the potential benefits of this partcular therapy. |
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Acupuncture Does Not Reduce Pain For Women With Fibromyalgia
Research has found that acupuncture, along with two other pain relief methods, proved to be insufficient in providing the analgesia that patients with Fibromyalgia crave. |
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New Headgear Device Delivers Pain Relief For Fibromyalgia And Migraine
A new pain-relieving device, the brain-stimulating "PainX tDCS Therapy", has been approved for Fibromyalgia and migraine after 14 studies over the course of eight years. |
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Fibromyalgia: Can Probiotics Ease Chronic Pain?
Research suggests that probiotics may help with decreasing the symptoms of Fibromyalgia and its chronic pain. |
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Patients With Fibromyalgia May Fit One Of Two Distinct Subclusters
Symptoms expressed by patients with Fibromyalgia may align with one of two distinct subclusters, and further study may lead to personalized treatments, according to a recently published analysis. |
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Has High Prevalence In Women With Fibromyalgia
Research has found that people with Fibromyalgia are four to six times more likely to develop Carpal Tunnel Syndrome compared to the general population. |
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Electricity To Treat Fibromyalgia? Not So Fast!
An op-ed piece by Rosemary Lee about a treatment for Fibromyalgia called High Definition trans cranial Direct Current Stimulation, a form of electric shock therapy. |
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Tanks Found To Treat And Cure Fibromyalgia
Researchers from Tel Aviv University have noted that women who have tried hyperbaric oxygen treatment were able to drastically reduce or entirely eliminate their need for pain medication. |
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Finding The Right Dose Of Electricity To Treat Fibromyalgia Pain
Researchers are narrowing in on defining the right dose of electrical current to treat chronic Fibromyalgia pain via high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS). |
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Cannabis And Fibromyalgia
An article about why medical marijuana can be effective for Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Foundation Is Latest Langley Charity To Be Hit By Thieves
A Canadian Fibromyalgia charity shop was broken into. |
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IV Ketamine For Fibromyalgia
An article about how ketamine is helping people with Fibromyalgia. |
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When Fibromyalgia Is More Than Pain
Celeste Cooper lists a number of disorders that can be associated with Fibromyalgia. |
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Severe Fibromyalgia Symptoms Linked To Obesity, Weight Gain
Research has found a link between severe Fibromyalgia symptoms and obesity, and also suggests that being obese increases a person's risk of Fibromyalgia. |
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Fibromyalgia Finally Has A Code Of Its Own
An article by Seth Lederman, MD. |
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A Drug That Treats BOTH Insomnia And Pain?
A new drug being trialled in the US is promising to treat both insomnia and pain in Fibromyalgia sufferers.
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Physiological Parameters As A Fibromyalgia Diagnosis Tool
A study entitled "Physiological parameters as a tool in the diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome in females: A preliminary study."
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Fibromyalgia Study Focuses On Surprising Epsom Salt Benefits
A new study is focusing on the potential use of Epsom salt to help Fibromyalgia patients.
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UK Woman Left Housebound After Contracting Deadly Virus In Mexico Makes Desperate Plea For Wheelchair
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Gemma Speht.
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How To Use Medical Marijuana Without Getting High
An article by Donna Gregory Burch for National Pain Report.
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My Life With Fibromyalgia: An Open Letter To The CDC
An open letter by US Fibromyalgia sufferer Emma Christensen.
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Maker Of Pain-Relieving Copper Clothing Slammed With $1.35 Million Settlement
US company Tommie Copper Inc. is in big trouble with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for claiming that its copper clothing can relieve the pain associated with multiple conditions, including Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Multiple Sclerosis.
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Cough Medicine Drug Comes From Herb That Helps Pain, Possibly Fibromyalgia
An article about the potential benefits of guaifenesin.
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Nesta The Dog Is Woman's Best Friend For UK Mum Jill Who Suffers ME, Fibromyalgia And CFS
A UK woman who suffers with three debilitating health conditions has spoken about getting her life back thanks to a charity dedicated to improving people's lives through specially trained dogs.
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Medical Marijuana Great For Migraine, Fibromyalgia And Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Survey Finds
One-hundred percent (100%) of people with migraine headache, Fibromyalgia or Irritable Bowel Syndrome who use medical marijuana for a minimum of 30 days report a reduction in pain and discomfort, a survey found.
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'Nostalgia' Art Exhibit Brings To Life Visual Representations Of The Past
Canada's Summerside Art Club has an all-new show entitled “Nostalgia,” which brings to life memories and interpretations of artists in a dazzling display.
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Fibromyalgia Patients Benefit From Surprisingly Simple Exercise
Researchers have focused on a group of female Fibromyalgia patients who were able to decrease their pain by simply walking.
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Muscle Strength And Flexibility Linked To Pain For Women With Fibromyalgia
A study released earlier in the year found that Fibromyalgia patients who took more steps each day experienced less pain.
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New Approach To Fibromyalgia Tackles Poor-Quality Sleep
For patients with Fibromyalgia, directing treatment toward nonrestorative sleep, a key feature of the syndrome, leads to improvements in other symptoms of the disease, including pain, according to two analyses of data from the phase 2b placebo-controlled BESTFIT study.
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MitoQ Trial For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia And Mitchondrial Disorders Begins
Charles Moore asks "Could mitochondrial problems be key to explaining CFS/FM symptoms?".
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No Sound Evidence To Support Use of Cannibinoids
There is "no sound evidence" for clinicians to recommend that patients with rheumatic diseases take cannabinoid treatments, according to a review published online November 9 in Arthritis Care & Research.
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Research Highlights Altered CNS Processing For Fibromyalgia Patients
A new German study in BMC Neurology, using functional near-infrared spectroscopy on the brain, has discovered altered central nervous processing in patients with Fibromyalgia, as well as a distinction between Fibromyalgia and major depression.
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Solving The Mysteries Of Fibromyalgia Could Help Patients Break Free
The latest research into Fibromyalgia from the University of Alabama.
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Influenza Vaccination Is Safe And Effective In Patients Suffering From Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Research published in the medical journal Reumatismo.
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Capsaicin For Fibromyalgia And Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
An article about the potential benefits of using capsaicin topical cream for the relief of Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS symptoms.
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Foundation of Fibromyalgia Is Altered Central Nervous System, New Study Validates
A new study validates the recent finding that Fibromyalgia appears to originate from the central nervous system.
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A Mother Daughter Team Fights Fibro, RA, CRPS, And More
A profile of Elaine Gomez and her daughter, Michelle DeMont, who suffers from Fibromyalgia and other diseases.
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Chronic Illness Doesn't Define Me
An article by Lucy Brown about her life with Fibromyalgia.
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Passion And Pain: Photographer Trains Human Trafficking Survivors
A profile of US photographer and Fibromyalgia sufferer Brooke Shaden.
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Voices: What It's Like To Live With An Invisible Disability
A look at how schools in the US accommodate students with invisible disabilities such as Fibromyalgia.
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Fibromyalgia Aggravates Pain And Cognitive Capabilities Of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients
A team of researchers from Vrije Universiteit Brussel and the University of Antwerp, in Belgium, found that Fibromyalgia increases the disability of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients.
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The US Health Care Industry Finally Recognises Fibromyalgia
On October 1, 2015, Fibromyalgia will finally be recognized as an official diagnosis in the new ICD-10 list of codes being adopted across the US.
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6 Reasons Why Trigger Point Injections Aren't Helping Your Fibromyalgia
An article by registered nurse Celeste Cooper about the difference between a tender point and a trigger point, and how injections in one might not help the other.
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Fibromyalgia Linked To Deficiencies In RBC Magnesium, IGF-1
Patients with Fibromyalgia show deficiencies in red blood cell (RBC) magnesium and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), a small study shows, suggesting potential clues to underpinnings of the condition and avenues for treatment.
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Irish Woman To Run For Fibromyalgia Awareness
Fibromyalgia sufferer Dawn McEvoy will tackle her very first 5km run when she takes part in Belfast Telegraph Titanic Runher.
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Ultrasound For Pain Therapy Discussed At PAINWeek Conference
Ultrasound technology has been used for decades in medical imaging of soft-tissue structures and bony surfaces, but its potential for use in managing pain — particularly chronic pain — is being less than fully exploited, according to some pain experts.
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Vitamin D Levels Linked To Fibromyalgia Pain
Low levels of serum vitamin D were associated positively with patients with Fibromyalgia who had chronic, widespread pain, according to the results of a recently published meta-analysis.
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Fibromyalgia Tied To Hysterectomy, Gynecologic Disease
A study published in mid-2015 shores up the link between gynecologic surgery and Fibromyalgia onset.
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No Unusual Activity With Lactic Acid Seen In Patients With Fibromyalgia, Migraine
According to a recently published study, patients with Fibromyalgia, migraine or both did not exhibit any differences in the metabolism of lactic acid before, during or after aerobic or anaerobic exercise compared to healthy volunteers.
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Ultrasonography Useful In Deciding Treatment For FM/RA Patients
Ultrasonograph research suggests that disease activity scores in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and concomitant Fibromyalgia may be artificially inflated due to pain and patient distress.
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Female Pain: Living With An Illness That No One Believes In
An essay on the social effects of Fibromyalgia.
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Chiropractic Foundation And National Fibromyalgia Association Collaborate At Chronic Pain Conference
The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association and the International Myopain Society have collaborated to create the Inaugural Treating and Preventing Chronic Pain Conference to be held in October 2015 in the US.
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Mayor Of Reading Raising Fibromyalgia Awareness
A UK mayor is hosting an evening reception in support of National Fibromyalgia Awareness Week.
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People's Campaign For Preventing Chronic Pain
The International Myopain Society and the National Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Association have initiated the People’s Campaign for Preventing Chronic Pain to support helping every person who has or will have chronic pain.
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Over 30% Of Patients With Primary Sjögren's Syndrome May Have Fibromyalgia
Overlapping Fibromyalgia may be present in 30% or more of patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome based on the American College of Rheumatology 2010 criteria, but only 19% of the same patients met 1990 criteria, according to the results of a study.
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Fibromyalgia In Children: No Medication Required
An article by Dr David Sherry, director of the Amplified Pain Program at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
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Hormonal Changes May Affect Fibromyalgia Onset
To determine if the clinical features and timing of hormonal changes have a relationship in a cohort of ethnically diverse individuals, a group of US researchers conducted a year-long review of Fibromyalgia patients.
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Otago University Locals Programme Raises Funds For Fibromyalgia Foundation In Bake Sale
A New Zealand university's "Locals" programme raised over $700 for Fibromyalgia Foundation as part of their fundraising campaign for the charity.
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Daytime Napping Associated With Increased Symptom Severity In Fibromyalgia Syndrome
A study that explored how people use daytime naps and to determine the links between daytime napping and symptom severity in Fibromyalgia.
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New Business In The UK Says Floating Therapy Can Help
UK MP Alok Sharma visited a new business in Pangbourne which could help people with Fibromyalgia.
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New Potential Therapeutic Strategy For Severe Pain Based On Nanorods
Researchers at Kyoto University’s Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences in Japan recently reported a novel technique with potential therapeutic relevance for the management of pain.
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Juvenile Fibromyalgia: Intensive Therapy Relieves Pain
Children with Fibromyalgia experienced significant improvements in pain and function without medications after an intensive program of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and psychosocial services, according to a new study.
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A Doctor Treating Fibromyalgia Who Also Has Fibromyalgia
An interview with US Fibromyalgia specialist and sufferer Ginevra Liptan, MD.
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Duloxetine Effective For Fibromyalgia Patients In Japan
A study recently published in the journal Arthritis Research & Therapy revealed new data from a phase III clinical trial showing that duloxetine (Cymbalta) is a safe and effective therapy for Fibromyalgia patients.
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Fibromyalgia – Does Melatonin Help?
An article about the use of melatonin to help alleviate sleep problems in people with Fibromyalgia.
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Southern Research Receives $4.5M NIH Grant To Develop Opioids With Milder Side Effects
US drug research company Southern Research was recently awarded a grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health to fund the development of opioid drugs for chronic pain.
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NeuroMetrix Reports Positive Preliminary Results On Quell Wearable Pain Relief Device For Chronic Pain
Healthcare company and wearable medical device developer, NeuroMetrix, Inc., has just announced it arrived at positive preliminary clinical trial results with Quell Wearable Pain Relief, an easy-to-use, over-the-counter device for chronic pain.
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Suffering In Silence
A profile of Canadian Fibromyalgia sufferer Leah, who will participate in the "Just One More Step" Fibromyalgia awareness walk.
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Melatonin Helps Fibromyalgia Pain: A Double-Blind Study
Melatonin is popularly used as a sleeping pill, but several double blind studies suggest that Melatonin might also help in combating Fibromyalgia pain.
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Lack Of Sleep May Exacerbate Chronic Illnesses
Getting a good night's sleep can be difficult for the average person, but for those living with chronic illness the struggle can be much worse.
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Latest Non-Invasive Medical Treatment Stimulates Neurons To Reduce Symptoms Of Fibromyalgia
In a unique double-blind study, the Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre (the Research Centre) is investigating the clinical potential of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic fields to stimulate neurons in the brain, for the treatment of Fbromyalgia.
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Myofascial Pain Syndrome And Fibromyalgia: Similar Symptoms, Distinct Diseases
An article on the similarities and differences between myofascial pain syndrome and Fibromyalgia.
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Fibromyalgia Symptoms May Mimic High Disease Activity In Patients With RA
Symptoms of Fibromyalgia may mimic high disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to recently presented data.
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Jade Plans To Fight Through The Pain On 200-Mile Walk
An aricle about Jade Pierce, a Welsh woman with Fibromyalgia who plans to walk 150 miles (241 km) across England for charity.
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Fibromyalgia: Battling An Invisible Internal Enemy
Australian photographer Desiree Robinson was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2009, and has made a video about the disease.
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Fibromyalgia Drinking Therapy Concerns Doctors
A new study reveals that drinking therapy may help reduce the symptoms of chronic pain and Fibromyalgia, but doctors are concerned that encouraging patients to drink more alcohol will lead to serious consequences and make their health worse.
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Can Car Crashes Cause Fibromyalgia?
A new study has found that people with Fibromyalgia had more than double the risk of being in a serious automobile accident, landing them in an emergency room, compared to others.
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One More Step For Fibromyalgia
An article about Cheryl Young, a Canadian woman with Fibromyalgia who has created a charity walk called Just One More Step.
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Tramadol/Paracetamol Improves Quality of Life in Chronic Pain Patients
A study entitled "Impact of Fibromyalgia Pain on Health-Related Quality of Life Before and After Treatment With Tramadol/Acetaminophen" that was published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism.
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Ex-Squaddie Given £8,000 Of Free Dentistry So He Can Smile At His Wedding
An ex-soldier from Scotland who completed three tours during his military service with the Royal Scots is receiving the ultimate wedding gift – having his smile rebuilt by a team of dental experts.
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Aquatic Aerobic Exercise Offers Therapeutic Benefits To Fibromyalgia Patients
Researchers at Cukurova University in Turkey recently revealed that aquatic aerobic exercise offers clinical benefits to patients with Fibromyalgia.
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The Next Lyrica?
A Japanese drug company, Daiichi Sankyo, is making a huge bet on a new drug called mirogabalin for Fibromyalgia and other diseases.
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Canadian Drivers With Fibromyalgia More Likely To Be Involved In Serious Traffic Accidents: Study
Canadian drivers who have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia appear to have an elevated risk of being involved in motor vehicle crashes, even years after their initial diagnosis, research suggests.
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New Syndrome Links Anxiety And Physical Disorders
Patients with anxiety disorder may suffer from a range of comorbid physical conditions that constitute a novel syndrome, say US researchers, who claim that the syndrome has been overlooked by physicians who have previously dismissed the connections as simply somatic disorders.
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Fibromyalgia Sleep Study
A US doctor has published a sleep study that simplifies the diagnosis for Fibromyalgia, could improve pain and stress, as well as address the lack of sleep in patients affected by the syndrome.
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Alcohol And Fibromyalgia
Reseachers found that people with chronic widespread pain who drank the equivalent of two pints of beer a day were better off than those who did not touch a drop.
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The 50/10 Guide For Fibromyalgia Mobility
An article about strategies to counter stress in people with Fibromyalgia.
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Canadian ME/CFS/FM Group In The Running For Good Karma Contest
Canada's National ME/FM Action Network has been nominated to win $2000 for research in the Karma Wellness Water contest.
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US Couple Uses Mustang Week To Raise Fibromyalgia Awareness
A couple in South Carolina is using Myrtle Beach Mustang Week to raise fibromyalgia awareness by introducing the first "Fibromyalgia Awareness Mustang."
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Fibromyalgia Common In Sleep Apnea
Researchers in Italy recently reported that Fibromyalgia is common among patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
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Vitamin D Levels Associated With Fatigue, Musculoskeletal Pain In Patients With Fibromyalgia
Researchers from South Korea have presented study results on vitamin D deficiency in patients with rheumatic diseases such as Fibromyalgia.
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When Fibromyalgia Strikes
An article about the difficulties of life for people with Fibromyalgia in Malta.
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Neurodynamic Mobilization Alleviates Symptoms Of Fibromyalgia
According to a new study, a form of exercise called neurodynamic mobilization may be able to help with reducing Fibromyalgia pain and other ailments associated with Fibromyalgia.
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Cholecalciferol Injection May Help Fibromyalgia
Patients with Fibromyalgia may have improvements in fatigue and musculoskeletal pain by increasing vitamin D levels through monthly, intramuscular cholecalciferol injection, according to recently presented research.
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Saps Its Victims, But New Research May Find The Cause
In this article from California newspaper, Palo Alto Weekly, ME/CFS patients offer first-hand accounts of their illness.
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Fibromyalgia: UK MP Suggests Soap Operas Could Raise Awareness
A UK Member of Parliament is urging writers of hospital soap operas to consider storylines about Fibromyalgia.
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How Multiple Chronic Illnesses Shaped One Woman Into A Patient Advocate
A profile of ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia and patient advocate Michele Krisko.
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Fibromyalgia Considered Lifelong Central Nervous System Disorder
Fibromyalgia is now considered to be a central nervous system disorder, according to University of Michigan professor of anesthesiology, Daniel J Clauw, MD.
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Researchers Compare Twins' DNA To Discover Fibromyalgia Diagnosis
Researchers from King's College London are trying to develop an effective strategy to diagnose Fibromyalgia by comparing the DNA of twins in which one has the disease and the other one does not.
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Conflicts Of Interests Affect Fibromyalgia Drug Development
Studies have demonstrated that industry-funded research into Fibromyalgia is linked to an increased probability of pro-industry results.
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Extended-Release Gabapentin May Hold Promise For Treatment Of Fibromyalgia
A new study has revealed that gabapentin, a drug originally developed to treat epilepsy, may hold promise for treating Fibromyalgia as well.
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Study Assesses Economic Burden Of Fibromyalgia In The US
A team of scientists recently conducted research to assess the economic burden of those suffering with Fibromyalgia and chronic widespread pain in the United States.
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US Football Star Dominique Easley Helps Raise Awareness Of Treatment For Fibromyalgia
US footballer, New England Patriot star Dominique Easley has partnered with the Centers for Integrative Medicine and Healing to educate and generate awareness on Fibromyalgia and an all-natural treatment of Fibromyalgia.
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Online Publisher Battles Fibromyalgia Symptoms
A profile of Fibromyalgia sufferer, Joe Steck, who is the publisher of online newspaper, MankatoTimes.com.
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ME/CFS And Fibromyalgia As Functionally Impairing As Major Diseases In Medical World
An in-depth look by Cort Johnson at ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, and other diseases classified as "functionally somatic syndromes", meaning that they have an unexplained pathology.
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Hyperbaric Hope For Fibromyalgia Sufferers
Women who suffer from Fibromyalgia benefit from a treatment regimen in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, according to researchers at Rice University and institutes in Israel.
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Tai Chi Practice Can Help Fibromyalgia Patients
A study published in the journal Cell Transplantation demonstrated the benefits of Tai Chi in terms of aging and in Fibromyalgia patients.
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'Fibromyalgia Falsehoods, Fakers, And Facts': Author's Interview
An interview with Dr. Kenneth Muhich, the author of his book, Fibromyalgia Falsehoods, Fakers, and Facts.
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New Group Intervention Program Improves Self-Management Of Fibromyalgia
A study recently published in the journal PLoS One showed that a group intervention program called PASSAGE was effective in helping patients with Fibromyalgia cope with the disease.
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Strong Correlation Discovered Between Fibromyalgia Pain And Quality Of Sleep
Research has found that not only does poor sleep result in more pain for Fibromyalgia patients, but it is also linked to a lower pain threshold.
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Fibromyalgia Origins Found In Central Nervous System
Research suggests that Fibromyalgia is a lifelong central nervous disorder, which causes chronic pain.
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New Research Could Lead To A Blood Test For Fibromyalgia
Scientists at King's College London are hoping their latest research into Fibromyalgia will lead to a reliable blood test to enable doctors to make a proper diagnosis.
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Canadian Clock Tower To Light Up For International Fibromyalgia Day
In order to bring attention to the often misunderstood condition of Fibromyalgia, the City of Mississauga will be joining various places across the globe that will be lit up in purple, blue or green to mark International Fibromyalgia Day on Tuesday (May 12).
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UK Fibromyalgia Sufferer Receives Insulting Note In Parking Lot
A mum who battles chronic pain and used a disabled parking space in Tesco found a note on her car saying "being fat and ugly doesn't count as disabled - park elsewhere".
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Wearable Device For Fibromyalgia, Back Pain, And Diabetic Nerve Pain Comes With iOS App
A new wearable device for chronic pain uses electrical stimulation to help people with Fibromyalgia, back pain and diabetic nerve pain gain relief, and it comes with its own iOS app to work the device.
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When Physical Trauma And Infection Trigger Fibromyalgia
A study entitled "Physical Trauma and Infection as Precipitating Factors in Patients with Fibromyalgia".
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New Broadway Extravaganza Raises Funds For ME/CFS/FM Awareness Week
Multi-award-winning young performers from Vancouver's Opera Mariposa raise voices for Awareness Week by performing hit songs from 'Wicked,' 'Spamalot,' 'Sweeney Todd' and more in support of the National ME/FM Action Network.
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Fibromyalgia Sufferer Shares Experience In Theatre Performance
Nathan Barone details his life as a male with Fibromyalgia in a spoken-word piece of theatre in the US.
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Patients With Fibromyalgia Have Eye Differences
Women with Fibromyalgia had a thinner average stromal nerve thickness in their eyes, as well as decreased corneal sub-basal plexus nerve density per square millimeter compared with healthy control participants, and corneal confocal microscopy could be a useful tool to identify patients with FM, according to the results of recently published research.
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"I Didn't Know What Fibromyalgia Was – I Had To Google It To Find Out"
A profile of Irish author and Fibromyalgia sufferer Sinead Cox.
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Inverse Correlation Seen Between Symptoms, Fitness Level In Women With FM
In a study of women with Fibromyalgia in southern Spain, physical fitness was inversely correlated with symptom severity, according to data from the al-Ándalus project.
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A Safe Space: Support Group A Refuge For Fibromyalgia Sufferers
A profile of Canada's Sudbury Fibromyalgia Support Group.
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Canadian Tribunal: Province Doesn't Have To Pay For Fibromyalgia Diet
In a decision handed down March 12, Adjudicator Jo-Anne Pickel of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario rejected an appeal from a Toronto man who launched a human rights complaint in an attempt to force the province to pay for a high-protein diet he says eases his fibromyalgia symptoms.
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Does Whiplash Really Trigger Fibromyalgia?
A Canadian researcher reports in RMD Open that whiplash injury most likely does not lead to Fibromyalgia.
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Fibromyalgia Patients Have Higher Risk For IBS
The risk for developing Irritable Bowel Syndrome was 1.54-times higher in patients with Fibromyalgia, according to recently published data.
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US Mayor Proclaims May 12 Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka and local citizens are joining communities around the US to raise awareness about Americans living with Fibromyalgia.
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Disabled UK Woman Says: Scooters Give Us Freedom, So Please Show Tolerance
An article by UK ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia sufferer Janet Warner.
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UK Fibromyalgia Sufferer To Complete Monumental Task
Rosina Thomas, who has severe Fibromyalgia among a range of health issues, is aiming to walk 10,000 steps a day for a week – the equivalent of many kilometres – to raise money and awareness for safer water points in African villages.
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Pfizer's Lyrica Pain Drug Fails FDA Test For Fibromyalgia In Adolescents
Pfizer's Lyrica pain drug has failed to meet US Food and Drug Administration requirements in a post-marketing study testing the treatment of Fibromyalgia in adolescents.
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Using Wearable Tech To Relieve Chronic Pain
An advertisement for a new wearable device that can administer pain relief on a regular basis.
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Welsh Teenager's Auction Will Help Battle Fibromyalgia
A Welsh student is hoping to raise £400 for charity over the next few weeks by organising a charity event in the city of Newport.
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Poor Sleep Quality Linked To Increased Pain And Reduced Activity In Fibromyalgia
A study that tested whether pain, positive affect, and negative affect mediated the association between sleep quality and subsequent activity interference in Fibromyalgia.
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US Woman Shares Fibromyalgia Story
A Fibromyalgia sufferer from South Dakota is sharing her story in book form with anyone who wants to read about it.
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Memory Problems In Patients With Fibromyalgia Not Linked To Risk For Alzheimer's
Patients with Fibromyalgia and severe episodes of memory problems or cognitive dysfunction, known as "fibrofog," were not at higher risk for the development of Alzheimer’s disease, which has a different profile of memory loss, according to new research in the US.
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US Fibromyalgia Patients Kicked Out Because Of Service Dogs
Two unrelated Fibromyalgia patients in the US recently encountered problems in public places because of their service dogs.
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Fighting Back Against Fibromyalgia: US Woman Turns To The Arts To Cope With Her Chronic Illness
Fibromyalgia sufferer Kelly Kvenlog Wichlacz has discovered her artistic side, hand-sewing tote bags, crafting jewelry, writing an essay, setting it to her photography on YouTube, and now hoping to publish a book.
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UK Woman Puts Chronic Pain At The Top Of The Agenda
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Ella Vine, chief executive of national charity FibroAction, who took the need to improve diagnosis and care of people living with chronic pain directly to UK parliamentarians.
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Music and Acupuncture For Fibromyalgia
A study that investigated the effect of music combined with vibration on acupuncture points for the treatment of Fibromyalgia.
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Retired US Police Offer Will Get Enhanced Disability Pension
A retired US police officer who developed Fibromyalgia after being exposed to toxins after the 2001 World Trade Center attack has won a five-year legal battle for an enhanced disability pension.
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Health Care Use Remains High in Patients With Fibromyalgia After Treatment
Utilization of the health care system remained high for patients with Fibromyalgia after initiating treatment with either amitriptyline, Cymbalta, Neurontin or Lyrica, according to researchers from Utah's Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
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Fibromyalgia Imaging Study Shows Unique Brain Connectivity
A new brain imaging study reveals that patients with Fibromyalgia show unique brain activity in response to pain.
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Tips On How To Live A Normal Life With Fibromyalgia
The cause of Fibromyalgia is unknown, but a WDSU News New Orleans video featuring Dr Corey J. Hebert, MD, shows there is treatment to help a person cope with the physical and psychological symptoms.
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New Criteria Would Double Fibromyalgia Cases
More than 5% of the general population fulfill the modified 2010 criteria for Fibromyalgia, compared with less than 2% who fulfilled the 1990 and the proposed 2010 criteria, report researchers in Arthritis and Rheumatology.
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Patients With Fibromyalgia More Likely To Experience Anxiety
Patients with Fibromyalgia were more likely to show symptoms of anxiety than patients with other rheumatic diseases, according to findings by Robert S. Katz, MD, and Frank Leavitt, PhD.
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Altered Gait, Biomechanics Seen In Patients With Juvenile Fibromyalgia
Patients with juvenile Fibromyalgia showed alterations in walking patterns, greater knee weakness, lower bilateral hip abduction strength, reduced ankle dorsiflexion and other physical and psychosocial alterations compared with a group of healthy controls, according to researchers.
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BBC Documentary Series Features ME/CFS And Fibromyalgia Sufferers
A recent episode of the BBC One documentary series about loneliness, Operation Meet the Street, featured ME/CFS sufferer Kate, and Fibromyalgia sufferer Simon.
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A Life Of Helping Women
South Australian Fibromyalgia sufferer Effy Kleanthi has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal on Australia Day.
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Patients With RA, Fibromyalgia Less Likely To Achieve Remission, Low Disease Activity
Patients with both Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fbromyalgia were less likely to achieve remission or low disease activity scores, according to finding presented recently at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting.
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New US Public Transport Ads Focus On Fibromyalgia And Other Invisible Disabilities
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is focusing on people with health problems and disabilities that may not be visible to others, such as Fibromyalgia.
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Fibromyalgia Flares: A Qualitative Analysis
A research paper that aimed to describe Fibromyalgia flares in a sample of patients with Fibromyalgia.
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Fibromyalgia sufferer shares pain of ignorance
Shelly Van Winkle' Fibromyalgia tale is playing out across the globe as other patients face similar problems.
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Slow access to the mental lexicon in Fibromyalgia
A study that looked at lexical access speed (i.e., the time needed for the brain to access the catalogue of words in long-term memory) in Fibromyalgia patients.
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"Passing" is not a privilege
Having an invisible disability can mean you're able to choose whether or not to disclose your disability status, but being able to "pass" as a non-disabled person can also mean your access needs are often ignored completely.
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A Fibromyalgia patient's ten strategies for healing
A post on Cort Johnson's Health Rising blog in which Fibromyalgia sufferer Darden Burns outlines her strategies for dealing with the disease.
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AVACEN Medical launches $2M campaign in response to positive outcomes of Fibromyalgia study
US medical company AVACEN Medical announced that it has launched a $2 million campaign on Crowdfunder.com to support further company clinical trials and FDA applications.
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New studies find causes of Fibromyalgia, offer hope of relief
Two new studies on Fibromyalgia focus the problem on the thyroid, pituitary and hypothalamus, and suggest new avenues of relief for sufferers.
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Can a vegan diet help Fibromyalgia patients?
A study from researchers in the United States found that a vegan diet can help some Fibromyalgia patients.
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Fibromyalgia sufferer accused of exploiting disabled parking spot
A Queensland woman who suffers from Fibromyalgia is being accused of exploiting a disabled parking spot at a store.
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Nocturnal blood pressure pattern unusual in Fibromyalgia patients
Nocturnal blood pressure is less likely to dip for patients with fibromyalgia when compared to healthy controls, according to researcher from Gazi University Medical School in Ankara, Turkey.
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Fibromyalgia patients turn to controversial Whole30 diet
There is a new diet trend among some Fibromyalgia patients, and it involves eliminating all grains in favor of a high protein menu.
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Guided imagery relaxation can reduce pain and depression in Fibromyalgia patients
A research paper entitled "Effectiveness of guided imagery relaxation on levels of pain and depression in patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia".
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Cryotherapy treatment used by Fibromyalgia sufferers
Some Fibromyalgia sufferers have turned to cryotherapy, a treatment that involves exposing the body to freezing temperatures, as they fight chronic pain and fatigue.
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Know someone chronically ill this holiday season? You can help
Tips from EmpowHER's Jody Smith.
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Research finds nerve damage in patients with Fibromyalgia
New findings have revealed that patients with Fibromyalgia may also have a diagnosable small fiber neuropathy.
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Specific cytokine lower in Fibromyalgia patients
Plasma from female patients with Fibromyalgia had lower levels of fractalkine cytokines than healthy control patients, according to results of a recently published study.
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Lyme disease, Fibromyalgia link evaporates
Lyme disease is not a trigger for Fibromyalgia, according to a long-term assessment of patients with culture-confirmed Lyme disease.
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Seven Fibromyalgia seasonal stress strategies
Tips from Sue Ingebretson about how to cope with the holidays.
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Warning about Fibromyalgia poison ivy treatment
A homeopathic poison ivy treatment has appeared in multiple online forums, but although there are studies related to the treatment, it is important not to attempt DIY or home remedies.
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Fibromyalgia connected to problems with sense of smell
A new study from researchers at Tel-Aviv University reveals that Fibromyalgia has a connection to problems with the sense of smell.
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Acupuncture soothes Fibromyalgia and helps sleep
Researchers have determined that "acupuncture is an effective form of treatment for individuals with Fibromyalgia" in a meta-analysis of eleven studies.
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Fibromyalgia gift ideas for the holidays
Lana Bandoim lists a few things that people with Fibromyalgia may find very helpful in the holiday season.
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5-Hydroxytryptophan debated as Fibromyalgia treatment
A look at 5-Hydroxytryptophan, a supplement that has become a newly recommended treatment for Fibromyalgia.
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UK Fibromyalgia sufferers petition the National Health Service to integrate and pay for ActiPatch® therapy
The UK's Pifflers United Chronic and Invisible Illnesses Support Community is petitioning the National Institute for Health & Care Excellence (NICE) for new guidelines for effective Fibromyalgia pain management.
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New oral medication shows promise in treating Fibromyalgia
A new oral medication known as IMC-1, developed by Innovative Med Concepts, proved highly effective at reducing pain and other symptoms of Fibromyalgia in patients in a recent clinical trial.
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Irish TV show Doctor in the House addresses Fibromyalgia
Irish TV health program Doctor in the House is challenging the usual coverage of common diseases on TV by presenting an episode that deals with Fibromyalgia.
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US couple wins national scholarships to help people with chronic pain
Louis and Kristen Ogden recently won scholarships to attend the National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association’s national training program, Leaders Against Pain, to learn how to effectively advocate for the 110 million people with chronic pain illnesses in the United States.
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Men versus women on pain
According to various studies, there is a gender gap in who feels more pain, with women pulling ahead of men.
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Aspartame connections to Fibromyalgia continue to be questioned
A study from France has found a connection between Fibromyalgia and aspartame consumption.
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Medical marijuana beats three leading Fibromyalgia drugs
An article about the specifics of medical marijuana for use in Fibromyalgia.
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Fibromyalgia correlated with decreased brain connectivity
According to research published in Brain Connectivity, people with Fibromyalgia have less brain connectivity than people without the condition.
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US woman with Fibromyalgia wins disability discrimination lawsuit
A woman with Fibromyalgia has ended her long battle with Baywood Home Care in Minneapolisby winning an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission disability discrimination lawsuit and was awarded $30,000.
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Exercise for Fibromyalgia: comparison between aquatic and land-based programs
Exercise therapy can improve some symptoms of Fibromyalgia, but conclusive evidence favoring aquatic or land-based programs as the best way to achieve those improvements is still lacking, according to a new review of randomized controlled trials.
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Cognitive dysfunction of Fibromyalgia does not impair driving ability
A study entitled "Assessing Cognitive and Psychomotor Performance in Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome".
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Fibromyalgia sufferer: 'I can't escape the pain'
A profile of Scottish Fibromyalgia sufferer Sarah Pollard.
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More evidence needed on benefits of BT, HT in Fibromyalgia management
Results of a literature review on management of Fibromyalgia showed more high-quality studies with larger sample sizes and a focus on long-term results and maintenance of the beneficial effects are needed to confirm the therapeutic benefit of balneotherapy and hydrotherapy.
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Fibromyalgia sufferer creates successful doll clothing business
A Californian mom and former girl scout leader has created her own business by hand-making and selling Earth-friendly American Girl doll clothing.
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Fibromyalgia mystery finally solved
Researchers have found the main source of pain in Fibromyalgia patients, and contrary to what many believe, it does not stem from the brain but from blood vessels.
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The Institute for Advanced Medical Research launches Fibromyalgia study
America's Institute for Advanced Medical Research has announced that it will launch a new clinical trial for Fibromyalgia on November 1, 2014.
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Is Venlafaxine effective for treating Fibromyalgia
A systematic review of the efficacy of venlafaxine for the treatment of Fibromyalgia.
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Modified ACR criteria effective for Fibromyalgia diagnosis
The 2011 modification of the 2010 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) preliminary criteria for the diagnosis of Fibromyalgia has acceptable diagnostic accuracy compared with the 1990 ACR criteria, according to research published in the September issue of Arthritis Care & Research.
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Researchers testing non-drug treatment for Fibromyalgia
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati are testing a non-drug treatment for Fibromyalgia, a condition characterized by chronic and widespread pain.
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Fibromyalgia, so difficult to explain, so hard to be understood, and yet so painful
An article about young adults with Fibromyalgia in Malta.
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Fibromyalgia: Memantine reduced pain in small, double-blind trial
Memantine, a drug primarily used to treat patients with Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease, reduced pain and improved quality of life in patients with Fibromyalgia, according to a recent study.
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'It's like someone beating you up': The invisible illness no one’s talking about
An article about te state of Fibromyalgia in Ireland.
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Cannabis reduces pain from Fibromyalgia studies show
A report on studies that have shown the positive effects of cannabis for Fibromyalgia patients.
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Researchers debate the brain's role in Fibromyalgia
Recent findings published in the journal Brain Connectivity show that decreased connectivity between pain-related and sensorimotor brain areas could contribute to deficient pain regulation in Fibromyalgia.
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Tonix shares battered as lead Fibromyalgia drug flops in PhIIb
Shares of Tonix Pharmaceuticals were hammered after the biotech commpany put out word that its lead drug had failed a Phase IIb study for Fibromyalgia.
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Cannabis relieves nerve pain from Lyme Disease, Fibromyalgia, and associated conditions
Evidence that cannabis used medicinally helps a few chronic pain conditions.
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Fibromyalgia info booklet launched after fundraising
Irish woman Gemma Flood is about to realise a dream with the launch of her booklet on Fibromyalgia.
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Study: Fibromyalgia sufferers have trouble processing sight, sound, touch
New research provides even more evidence that people with Fibromyalgia have a real pathology and that it may be linked to trouble processing everyday sights and sounds.
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UK Fibromyalgia sufferer to stand as an MP in forthcoming election
Joe Neilson, who has Fibromyalgia and macular degeneration, is standing as an independent MP for the UK's Brighton Kemptown constituency in the scheduled 2015 general election.
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Marijuana rated most effective alternative treatment for pain
Medical marijuana has been rated the most effective alternative treatment for relieving chronic pain, according to the results of a new survey that also gave high marks to massage and chiropractic therapy.
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Chronic fatigue, Fibromyalgia sufferers gather for hope
Hundreds gathered in Salt Lake City for a conference dealing with ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia.
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UK mum sets up support group for Fibromyalgia sufferers
A UK mum-of-three has set up a new support group for people who suffer from Fibromyalgia, a long-term condition which causes excruciating pain all over the body.
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On a mission for mum
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Jane Hogan and her fundraising children.
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Feel our pain
The Irish News's Abi Jackson discusses Fibromyalgia in the UK.
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Pain and depression treatment possible in Fibromyalgia
Patients with Fibromyalgia can safely be treated with the anticonvulsant drug pregabalin (Lyrica, Pfizer Inc) for their pain while at the same time being treated for depression, a new study shows.
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Gastrointestinal problems in Fibromyalgia
A study entitled "An insight into the gastrointestinal component of fibromyalgia: clinical manifestations and potential underlying mechanisms".
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Where Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome part ways (and where they don't)
A recent study demonstrates an important way that Fibromyalgia differs from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
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Fibromyalgia – main source of pain finally found
Scientists have finally found the main source of pain in Fibromyalgia patients, and it is physical, not stemming from any psychological cause as many doctors have believed in the past.
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"Fibro-fog has turned my life into a nightmare"
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Kathleen Carter.
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Celiac symptoms in Fibromyalgia patients
The results of a study published in Rheumatology International.
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New UK Fibromyalgia group offers support to sufferers
A post office worker with an 'invisible illness' has set up a support group to help others with the same condition.
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Woman builds herself a gorgeous, tiny, healthy, "chemical free" house
An article about the small chemical-free house belonging to Multiple Chemical Sensitivity sufferer Corrine.
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Whole-body vibration may reduce pain associated with Fibromyalgia
Whole-body vibration exercise effectively reduced the severity of pain in patients with Fibromyalgia, according to study findings.
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Fibromyalgia teen Beth Fuller 'gob-smacked' as Mail reader offers her a car
A young UK woman battling a condition that leaves her in constant pain has been heartened by offers of a car and a voluntary job.
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Lidocaine injections found to reduce hypersensitivity to pain in Fibromyalgia patients
A University of Florida study published in the July issue of the European Journal of Pain has found that injections of the painkiller lidocaine in peripheral tissues such as muscles in the shoulders or buttocks reduced hyperalgesia (heightened sensitivity to pain), bringing researchers one step closer to understanding how chronic pain works within these patients.
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Chronic illness support groups transform life for sufferers
An article about the benefits of online support groups for sufferers of chronic illnesses.
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Painkiller reduces hypersensitivity to pain in patients with Fibromyalgia
A University of Florida study has found that injections of the painkiller lidocaine in peripheral tissues such as muscles in the shoulders or buttocks reduced hyperalgesia, bringing researchers one step closer to understanding how chronic pain works within these patients.
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Study: Melatonin analgesia
A research article entitled "Melatonin analgesia is associated with improvement of the descending endogenous pain-modulating system in fibromyalgia: a phase II, randomized, double-dummy, controlled trial".
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The human face of the Irish Coalition's disability funding cuts
An article about proposed government funding cuts for the disability sector in Ireland.
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Student writer pursues passion, fights illness
A Louisiana university student who has Fibromyalgia and Lyme disease uses her passions for writing and art to prevail over her illnesses.
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Fibromyalgia research update from Integrated Tissue Dynamics
An update on research conducted by Integrated Tissue Dynamics which found that people with Fibromyalgia have excessive sensory nerve fibers around specialized blood vessel structures located in the palms of the hands.
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Yard sale boosts awareness for self-help group
Canada's Seaway M.E./FM Self Help Group hosted its third annual yard sale to help its members cope with a life-altering disease.
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Sufferer offers tips for emotional wellness
An article by US Fibromyalgia sufferer Janet Komanchuk.
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UK support group will help Fibromyalgia sufferers
A support group for people in North London suffering from Fibromyalgia will launch later this year.
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"A chance to lead the way in treatment of ME and FMS"
Irish politician Dominic Bradley says Northern Ireland has “a chance to lead the way” by developing a more sympathetic and paced approach to the treatment of ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia.
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ABC's Radio National discusses Fibromyalgia
Dr. Norman Swan talks about Fibromyalgia on ABC's Radio National.
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United Patients Group study finds medical marijuana most helpful for Fibromyalgia sufferers
The US-based United Patients Group highlighted a recent survey that showed medicinal cannabis to be far more effective than prescription drugs to ease symptoms of fibromyalgia, and explored the pros and cons of each treatment.
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New drug Feldetrex for neuropathic pain and Fibromyalgia gains key patent award
Drug company Premier Biomedical, Inc. has received approval from the United States Patent Office for their proprietary medication “Feldetrex,” a drug designed to relieve the symptoms of neuropathic pain and Fibromyalgia.
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10 surprising causes of Fibromyalgia
10 possible causes of Fibromyalgia that may help treatment.
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Brief report from Dr. Prigden on the Fibromyalgia antiviral trial
Antiviral trials in the US for Fibromyalgia may change how the disease is viewed, from a poorly treated central nervous system disorder to a disorder characterized by a potentially treatable herpesvirus infection.
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Study links Fibromyalgia and herpes virus
A recent study found a link between the herpes simplex virus and Fibromyalgia.
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Medical marijuana vs. Fibromyalgia drugs
According to the US's National Pain Foundation survey, people with Fibromyalgia say medical marijuana is far more effective at controlling their pain than the three FDA-approved fibromyalgia drugs.
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Fibromyalgia: 'You have no energy – all you have is pain'
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Karen Jones.
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US woman with medical condition pushes for legalization of marijuana
New York Fibromyalgia sufferer Sue Kaszynski is pushing for medical marijuane to be legalised in her state.
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Fibromyalgia: New fad diagnosis? Think again!
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo talks about the history of Fibromyalgia.
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Students raise over £1,400 with charity waxing event
Beauty students from Eastleigh College and 20 hairy men participated in a waxing event for Fibromyalgia charities.
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Alert mum gets family to flee blaze
A West Australian mother of two, who suffers from Fibromyalgia, managed to get her children out of their burning home seconds before their bedroom ceilings collapsed, and says she is thankful her family are alive.
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Vibration exercise study finds some relief for Fibromyalgia
A pilot study by Indiana University researchers found that whole-body vibration exercise may reduce pain symptoms and improve aspects of quality of life in individuals diagnosed with Fibromyalgia.
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Low-level laser therapy to treat Fibromyalgia
A study that showed low-level laser therapy may be a useful tool to treat Fibromyalgia.
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UK housing association patrons help Fibromyalgia tenant sufferer
Housing association staff in the UK's County Durham were officially named patrons of a support group that helps sufferers of chronic pain conditions.
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Irish landmarks light up blue for ME
Landmarks in Northern Ireland, including Belfast City Hall, were lit up to highlight ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia awareness for International Awareness Day.
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Misophonia in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo discusses a condition called misophonia, in which a sensitivity to sounds can lead not only to anxiety, but also to anger or even rage in people with ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia.
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Charity champs
Nikola Borland and her mum Hazel are cycling, walking, and jogging on behalf of the Fibromyalgia Association UK.
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Voices of Fibromyalgia – raising our signs for awareness
A mini-documentary on Fibromyalgia.
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We're not lazy and it's not 'all in our minds'
An article about the state of ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia recognition in Malta.
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Griffith Health turns purple and blue
The Griffith Health Centre at Griffith University's Gold Coast campus will be lit up each evening from 11-17 May to raise awareness of neurological conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, as well as others such as Fibromyalgia and Gulf War Syndrome.
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Battling student's plea for project funds
A student from Wales who undergoes a daily battle against muscular pain and extreme tiredness is determined to complete her master’s degree as she starts fundraising for an environmental project.
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Tailored Fibromyalgia treatment in Norway using smartphones
Fibromyalgia patients became more active and less pain oriented after participating in a research programme involving a smartphone.
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Fibromyalgia sufferer to swim the English Channel
A profile of US Fibromyalgia sufferer Katie Pumphrey who plans to swim the English Channel in August 2015.
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Researcher: More medical marijuana studies needed
An online survey of Fibromyalgia patients that found broad support for medical marijuana is further evidence of the potential for cannabis as a treatment for chronic pain, according to one of the world's leading experts on medical marijuana.
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Abnormal epidermal nerve fiber density in Fibromyalgia
Research published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatology.
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Transcranial magnetic stimulation for Fibromyalgia
New research shows that a non-invasive, non-drug procedure called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation may improve the quality of life of people with Fibromyalgia.
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Treatment of Fibromyalgia by use of PEMF
A study carried out in a research hospital in Ankara Turkey provides evidence for the management of Fibromyalgia using a pulsed electromagnetic field.
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Marked improvement of pain from long-term Fibromyalgia
A research paper entitled "Marked improvement of pain from long-term fibromyalgia with dextroamphetamine sulfate in a woman who failed to improve with conventional pharmacologic treatment".
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Allergies, Fibromyalgia, or Mast Cell Activation?
Though an allergy can evoke chronic health issues, Mast Cell Activation Disorder can present as many conditions like Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Chronic Lyme Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and more.
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Fibromyalgia drug being researched in Tuscaloosa
A US-based biotech company is finished with phase two of testing for a drug that could help Fibromyalgia patients.
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Tooth/mouth problems in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo discusses a common problem with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia patients.
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Fibromyalgia exercise studies: what works and why?
A trio of new studies that focus on exercise show some interesting results, largely because we don't know why exercise – in studies, anyway – appears to consistently improve some Fibromyalgia symptoms.
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DSM-5 criteria useless in Fibromyalgia: experts
Virtually all Fibromyalgia patients would be classified as having a mental disease under the DSM-5's new criteria for somatic symptom disorder, a study confirms.
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Newry M.E/Fibromyalgia support group celebrates £1000 donation
An Irish charity which provides patient support group meetings with specialist speakers to help patients manage their illness has been awarded £1,000 as part of Progressive Building Society’s Community Awards Scheme.
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10 celebrities with Fibromyalgia
A list of 10 well-known people with Fibromyalgia.
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Cluster system helps categorize Fibromyalgia severity
Using a comprehensive symptom panel, researchers have proposed a system of categorizing patients with Fibromyalgia into clusters subsets, described in a new study.
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Music decreases pain and increases functional mobility in Fibromyalgia
A study in which the researchers wanted to investigate the analgesic effects of music in Fibromyalgia pain.
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Interdisciplinary Fibromyalgia treatment benefits sustained
Patients with Fibromyalgia treated with an intensive disciplinary rehabilitation program show clinically significant improvements as long as 12 months after discharge from the program, according to a new study.
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Mississauga Junior Citizen honoured by Lieutenant Governor
Justina Marianayagam, a 17-year-old Canadian Fibromyalgia sufferer, has won a Junior Citizen of the Year Award for her inspiring community involvement.
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Fibromyalgia now widely recognized as requiring multimodal approach
An article by Rosemary Frei, published in Clinical Pain Medicine.
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'Managing to walk down the aisle without collapsing made it my dream wedding'
Bride Tamsin Morgan says her big day was made all the more perfect because she was able to walk.
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Fibromyalgia patients found to have low melatonin levels
A study entitled "The involvement of melatonin in the clinical status of patients with fibromyalgia syndrome".
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Effects of exercise on serotonin in Fibromyalgia
The results of a study entitled "Effects of physical exercise on serum levels of serotonin and its metabolite in fibromyalgia: a randomized pilot study".
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How Fibromyalgia is often undertreated
A video in which Dr. Kevin White explains how many doctors undertreat Fibromyalgia as well as why they should be much more vigilant with their FM patients.
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Malta's Green Party applauds recognition of ME and FM as chronic diseases
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Fibromyalgia require state support for early diagnosis and ongoing treatment, Malta's Green Party, Alternattiva Demokratika, says.
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Survey results: insomnia
The results of an ongoing survey asking Fibromyalgia patients about their experiences with, and management of, insomnia.
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Woman describes condition as like 'having a headache all over your body'
A UK woman who suffers from Fibromyagia is appealing for volunteers for the support group she set up three years ago.
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Criteria for the diagnosis of Fibromyalgia
Validation of the 2011 modification of the 2010 American College of Rheumatology Preliminary Criteria for the Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia, published in Arthritis Care & Research.
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Men with Fibromyalgia experienced greater sleep respiratory disorders than women
Men with Fibromyalgia experienced more alterations in sleep respiratory patterns compared with women with the condition, according to study results.
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Central sensitization in Fibromyalgia?
A study that "systematically review[ed] the literature addressing pain-induced changes in the brain related to central sensitization in patients with fibromyalgia".
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A life of pain with Fibromyalgia
A profile of Irish Fibromyalgia sufferer Venita Coughlin.
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Imbalance between oxidants and antioxidants found in Fibromyalgia patients
A study published in Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology entitled "Is fibromyalgia-related oxidative stress implicated in the decline of physical and mental health status?".
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US insurance company loses Fibromyalgia lawsuit
A US insurance company lost a lawsuit as a result of not recognising Fibromyalgia as a physical illness.
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Long-term evaluation of opioid treatment in Fibromyalgia
The results of a 12-month study in which the effect of opioid use on outcomes in 1700 adult patients with Fibromyalgia was evaluated.
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Imbalance between oxidants and antioxidants found in Fibromyalgia patients
Research entitled "Is fibromyalgia-related oxidative stress implicated in the decline of physical and mental health status".
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Hundreds of pounds raised for new UK chronic pain group
Tenants and housing association staff in the UK have raised hundreds of pounds for a new support group for people suffering chronic pain.
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Skin-related symptoms in Fibromyalgia
A study that attempted to identify the various types of skin problems experienced by Fibromyalgia patients and determine how common they are.
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Disabled biker to ride point-to-point on 'biggest trike in Britain'
A disabled biker is planning an ambitious charity run on what he claims is the biggest trike in Britain.
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Fibromyalgia research: where we hurt most
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo discusses the results of a survey that lists specific types of Fibromyalgia pain.
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These two supplements may reduce Fibromyalgia pain and fatigue
Individuals who suffer from Fibromyalgia may reduce their symptoms with magnesium and malic acid.
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Circadian rhythm of cortisol in Fibromyalgia
A study entitled "Circadian rhythm of serum cortisol in female patients with fibromyalgia syndrome."
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Vitamin D supplements can reduce chronic pain
A study has found that Vitamin D supplements can improve the symptoms of Fibromyalgia.
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Faces of pot: Medical marijuana user
A profile of Canadian medical marijuana user, Matt Mernagh, who suffers from Scoliosis, Fibromyalgia, Depression, and seizures caused by an inoperable brain tumour.
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Cough suppressant may ease Fibromyalgia pain
A medication normally used to quiet a stubborn cough may also help ease the chronic pain of Fbromyalgia, a small study suggests.
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Centralized pain may warn of poor opioid response
Patients with centralized pain syndromes, such as Fibromyalgia, may have a poor response to opioids, research suggests.
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"Snap out of it" response to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Depression
An article by About.com's Adrienne Dellwo.
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Metal allergy can trigger Fibromyalgia
A study that looked at the frequency and clinical relevance of metal allergy in Fibromyalgia patients.
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Yoga has potential to relieve Fibromyalgia pain, study says
Research conducted at Oregon Health and Science University indicates that a regular practice of Hatha yoga, combined with meditation, breathing exercises and the development of coping skills, relieves the severity of the widespread pain associated with Fibromyalgia.
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Can recovery of peripheral muscle function predict cognitive task performance?
A study that examined whether recovery of upper limb muscle function could be a significant predictor of cognitive performance in patients with CFS and CFS with comorbid Fibromyalgia.
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Sensory overload in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo a common problem for people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and/or Fibromyalgia.
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Believing and valuing the patient must be central part of Fibromyalgia therapy
A study entitled "A meta-ethnography of patients' experience of chronic non-malignant musculoskeletal pain".
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Fibromyalgia patient sets example for others
A profile of Canadian Fibromyalgia sufferer Angela Roberts.
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Inspirational student has been a carer for both parents since childhood
A UK teenager who has been caring for both her parents for a decade has been nominated for a Women Of The Year Award.
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High rates of Coeliac Disease in Fibromyalgia with IBS
New research shows that people who have both Fibromyalgia and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) are especially likely to have Coeliac Disease when compared to those with IBS alone.
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Effects of sodium oxybate for Fibromyalgia maintained in long-term study
A study that looked at the long-term effectiveness and tolerability of sodium oxybate.
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Medical Edge: Fibromyalgia study
Dr. Lesley Arnold is one of a handful of researchers in a US study trying to find out what's happening in the brain and the body when people experience symptoms from Fibromyalgia pain.
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Recovery of upper limb muscle function in ME/CFS, with and without Fibromyalgia
A study that reveals, for the first time, delayed recovery of upper limb muscle function in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia patients, but not in CFS-only patients.
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A review of antiepileptic drugs for neuropathic pain and Fibromyalgia
A research paper entitled "Antiepileptic drugs for neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia - an overview of Cochrane reviews".
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Muscle fatigue in Fibromyalgia may originate in the brain
Recently published research suggests that what people with Fibromyalgia perceive as muscle fatigue is actually our brains misinterpreting signals – just as it does with signals from pain and other sensory stimuli.
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Fibromyalgia patient discovers new talent after diagnosis
A profile of US singer-songwriter and Fibromyalgia sufferer Lisa Adrian.
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Comparing Fibromyalgia and Osteoarthritis in the brain
New research suggests that Fibromyalgia and Osteoarthritis may be more similar that has been thought.
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Fibromyalgia patients take drug 'off-label' to help them sleep
Many Fibromyalgia patents have learned through sympathetic doctors and word of mouth that an 'off-label' drug can help them get that elusive good night’s sleep.
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'Fibrofog' doesn't portend Alzheimer's
‘Fibrofog’ – the cognitive dysfunction experienced by up to 80% of Fibromyalgia patients – is not an early harbinger of Alzheimer’s disease, Dr. Robert S. Katz asserted at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology.
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Vibration massage by deep oscillations for Fibromyalgia
The results of a study in which German researchers assessed the safety and effectiveness of treatment with vibration massage using a deep oscillation device for Fibromyalgia.
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Alcohol as treatment for Fibromyalgia?
A contentious new paper from Tufts University asks the question of whether alcohol could be an alternative treatment for Fibromyalgia sufferers.
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Raising kids when you're bedridden with Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Tips from About.com's Adrienne Dellwo.
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Exciting news for Islanders with Fibromyalgia as research project gets underway
A brand new neuroscience research project is about to get underway on the Isle of Wight that will focus its attention on the debilitating chronic pain condition, Fibromyalgia.
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Creatine supplements help patients' Fibromyalgia
Creatine supplementation helps patients with Fibromyalgia, according to a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial recently reported in Arthritis Care and Research.
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IOM accused of bias: Burmeister calls for investigation
An open letter to the US Department of Health and Human Services' Inspecdtor General from ME/CFS sufferer and patient advocate Jeanette Burmeister.
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Unsuspected primary hyperparathyroidism common in Fibromyalgia patients
The prevalence of unsuspected primary hyperparathyroidism among patients diagnosed with Fibromyalgia was 11% in a small exploratory study.
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The electric 'onesie' that promises to beat the aches and pains dogging your health
A high-tech suit that fires mild electric currents into the body could banish severe muscle pain.
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Comparing Osteoarthritis and Fibromyalgia in the brain
New research suggests that Fibromyalgia and Osteoarthritis may be more similar that has been thought.
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Survey finds Fibromyalgia hurts love life
A new survey of Fibromyalgia patients has found that well over half believe that chronic pain has significantly harmed their romantic relationships.
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Misleading coverage of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome research
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo discusses inaccuracy in the reporting of ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia research.
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Earlier symptoms symptoms predicted Fibromyalgia in elderly women
The number and severity of symptoms measured 17 years before diagnoses were predictive of Fibromyalgia in elderly women, according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology annual meeting.
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Study evaluates use of anticonvulsants to treat Fibromyalgia
Researchers in The Cochrane Collaboration conducted a review of research about the effects of anticonvulsants (antiepileptic drugs) on Fibromyalgia.
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Brain scans show Fibromyalgia patients process pain differently
Brain scans reveal that people with Fibromyalgia are not as able to prepare for pain as healthy people, and they are less likely to respond to the promise of pain relief.
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U.S. Fibromyalgia registry developed
A research paper published in Clinical and Translational Science entitled "Construction of a US Fibromyalgia Registry Using the Fibromyalgia Research Survey Criteria".
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Pleasure and pain brain signals disrupted in Fibromyalgia patients
New research indicates that a disruption of brain signals for reward and punishment contributes to increased pain sensitivity, known as hyperalgesia, in Fibromyalgia patients.
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How Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome should be diagnosed
An article from About.com's Adrienne Dellwo about potentially more accurate tests for Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS.
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A blood test for Fibromyalgia?
Research recently presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology suggested a new blood test may be able to predict Fibromyalgia.
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Low-dose naltrexone decreases anxiety, pain, in patients with Fibromyalgia
Low-dose naltrexone may be an effective, highly tolerable, and inexpensive treatment for patients with fibromyalgia, according to results of a prospective, open-label study presented at the 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting.
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More evidence for immune-system test to diagnose Fibromyalgia
According to research just presented at the American College of Rheumatology annual meeting, a diagnostic laboratory test for Fibromyalgia may come from an immune system profile.
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Young people report worse Fibromyalgia than older patients
Young and middle-aged Fibromyalgia patients report worse symptoms and a poorer quality of life than older patients, according to a new Mayo Clinic study that suggests the disorder plays out differently among different age groups.
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Implanted occipital nerve stimulator proves beneficial for Fibromyalgia
The results of a study that evaluated the effectiveness of occipital nerve stimulation as a surgical treatment for Fibromyalgia.
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Lyrica may ease pain for depressed Fibromyalgia patients
Fibromyalgia and depression often go hand in hand, and a new study finds that the drug Lyrica helps ease pain in patients being treated for both conditions.
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ProHealth survey: Antidepressants for ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia
ProHealth is asking readers to participate in a survey to help better understand the effects antidepressants have on patients with ME/CFS and/or FM.
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Readers sound off on FDA's Fibromyalgia hearing
A report of the US's Food and Drug Administration's recent open forum on Fibromyalgia.
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Brainstem involvement in Fibromyalgia
New research suggests brainstem dysfunction in people with Fibromyalgia, providing new clues as what may cause the condition's many symptoms and dysfunctions.
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Study finds Fibromyalgia patients are candidates for CoQ10 treatment
Research published in the journal Nutrition entitled "Effect of coenzyme Q10 evaluated by 1990 and 2010 ACR Diagnostic Criteria for Fibromyalgia and SCL-90-R: Four case reports and literature review".
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Fibromyalgia sufferers get significent pain relief from IV lidocaine
Patients with Fibromyalgia who are resistant to more routine therapies have a new pain relief treatment available, according to a study presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists' Anesthesiology 2013 annual meeting.
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Inflammatory chemokines – a diagnostic biomarker for Fibromyalgia?
A study that looked at the altered profile of chemokines in Fibromyalgia patients.
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Evidence of brainstem dysfunction in Fibromyalgia patients
A research paper entitled "Alterations in excitatory and inhibitory brainstem interneuronal circuits in fibromyalgia: Evidence of brainstem dysfunction".
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Increased levels of IL-17A found in patients with Fibromyalgia
A study that aimed to evaluate the plasma levels of IL-17A in Fibromyalgia patients, and to look for any correlations between this data and the concentrations of some pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines.
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Identifying Fibromyalgia subgroups
New research may help with the goal of establishing subgroups of Fibromyalgia for the purposes of research and treatment.
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Fibromyalgia Support Group raises funds and awareness
Volunteers from a UK Fibromyalgia Support Group have been busy raising money to support their work.
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Epigenetic alterations in women with Fibromyalgia
A study entitled "Epigenetic alterations and an increased frequency of micronuclei in women with Fibromyalgia", published in the journal Nursing Research and Practice.
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Living with Fibromyalgia: Education, research helps
A profile of Illinois Fibromyalgia sufferer Shari Ferbert.
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Advocates pressure Oregon to cover Fibromyalgia treatments
Oregon is the only US state whose Medicaid program doesn’t cover treatment for Fibromyalgia.
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Inflammation: What's its role in Fibromyalgia?
Several aspects of Fibromyalgia are still up for debate, including the cause(s), the underlying mechanism(s), etc – including the role of inflammation.
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Complex chronic diseases clinic opens in Canadian hospital
The Complex Chronic Disease Clinic, which recently opened at British Columbia's BC Women's Hospital & Health Clinic, is designed specifically for patients suffering from diseases such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Lyme disease.
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Hypothalamic-pituitary disorders increased risk for Fibromyalgia-associated symptoms
Patients with hypothalamic-pituitary disorders appeared to be at increased risk for Fibromyalgia-associated symptoms, according to recent study results.
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Predictors for improvement in Fibromyalgia patients
A paper published in the medical journal Clinical Rheumatology.
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Spine treatments little help in Fibromyalgia
Individuals seeking care for back pain whose symptom pattern was typical of Fibromyalgia derived little benefit from minimally invasive spine therapies such as epidural steroid injections, researchers found.
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Everton defender Leighton Baines signs up to arts
Madelaina Murthwaite, owner of the UK's Madelainartz art gallery and Fibromyalgia sufferer, was thrilled when Everton soccer player Leighton Baines signed an original portrait of himself, adding to her collection of celebrity-signed portraits.
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Personality does not distinguish people with Fibromyalgia but identifies subgroups of patients
Research published in the medical journal General Hospital Psychiatry.
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'Fibromyalgia is unfair, inhumane and it ruins lives' says sufferer Jackie Mustoe
A profile of UK mother-of-one Jackie Mustoe, who was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia eight years ago.
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Chemicals in foods may worsen Fibromyalgia symptoms
According to one medical study, some chemicals found in everyday foods may exacerbate Fibromyalgia symptoms.
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Goat's milk and God helping people
Lynette “Nettie” Patterson, who started her own business out of her barn in Troup, Texas in 2012, says God and goat's milk has helped her.
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Chronic pelvic pain syndrome patients prone to Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue
The likelihood of developing Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome increases over time in patients with urologic chronic pelvic pain syndromes, but only men seem to experience worsening of their urologic symptoms the longer the symptoms exist.
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Research suggests yoga can counteract Fibromyalgia
According to new research conducted at Oregon Health & Science University, yoga exercises may have the power to combat Fibromyalgia.
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Quality of life for Fibromyalgia patients worsens after taking antidepressants for a year
A research paper entitled "The Use of Antidepressants in the Long-Term Treatment Should not Improve the Impact of Fibromyalgia on Quality of Life".
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Bone mass and vitamin D levels in women with Fibromyalgia
A research paper published in Osteoporosis International.
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Welsh mother battles Fibromyalgia and starts business
A devoted mother struck down by Fibromyalgia has vowed to fight on by starting her own business.
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Teen Fibromyalgia can become an adult problem
A recent study explored whether teens with Fibromyalgia still had symptoms as adults, and the results showed that most did.
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Antidepressants for Fibromyalgia: do they work long-term?
A recent study suggests that antidepressants may not be effective in the long-term as a Fibromyalgia treatment.
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Using mobility aids with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
An article by About.com's Adrienne Dellwo about using mobility aids.
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Creatine no help for Fibromyalgia
Creatine supplementation improved several measures of muscle function in patients with Fibromyalgia in a small randomized trial, but most symptoms didn't improve.
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Topamax for Fibromyalgia
A number of clinical studies suggest that using epilepsy drug Topamax for Fibromyalgia treatment is effective.
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Fibromyalgia patients who stopped long-term milnacipran therapy exhibited greater response loss
Patients with Fibromyalgia who had received milnacipran therapy for an average of three years had a greater loss of therapeutic response when switched to placebo compared with those who continued treatment, according to recent study results.
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Study found CoQ10 supplementation improved Fibromyalgia symptoms
A study entitled "Can Coenzyme Q10 Improve Clinical and Molecular Parameters in Fibromyalgia?".
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Adolescent Fibromyalgia may persist into adulthood, study shows
The vast majority of patients diagnosed in adolescence with Juvenile-Onset Fibromyalgia (JFM) continue to endure the disease or its associated symptoms into young adulthood, according to a long-term follow-up study.
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US softball coach Sally Whittaker-Kahan resigns
US softball coach Sally Whittaker-Kahan has resigned due to Fibromyalgia.
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Treatment satisfaction varied for Fibromyalgia patients
Patients with Fibromyalgia reported varied levels of treatment satisfaction that were predicted by specific patient-related factors, according to study results.
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Divorce risk: higher with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo discusses divorce rates in couples where one of the partners suffers from a chronic illness.
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Couple perceptions of Fibromyalgia symptoms: the role of communication
Research published in the Pain journal.
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Increased glutamate and lactate concentrations in Fibromyalgia patients
A research paper entitled "Chronic Widespread Pain: Increased Glutamate and Lactate Concentrations in the Trapezius Muscle and Plasma".
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Revised Italian version of FIQ showed reliability, validity for Fibromyalgia patients
The Italian Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire Revised version displayed reliability, internal validity, and 2-D structure for patients with Fibromyalgia, according to study results.
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Tender-point acupuncture for Fibromyalgia
A new study suggests that acupuncture at Fibromyalgia tender points may be an effective treatment option.
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Prevalence of Fibromyalgia
Research that sought to estimate and compare the prevalence of Fibromyalgia by two different methods in Olmsted County, Minnesota.
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Newport woman's Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome awareness day big success
A fundraising and awareness day organised by a Welsh woman to raise money for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome charities, brought in just over £800.
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Study finds evidence of nerve damage in around half of Fibromyalgia patients
About half of a small group of patients with Fibromyalgia was found to have damage to nerve fibers in their skin and other evidence of a disease called small-fiber polyneuropathy.
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CoQ10 reduces inflammasome activation in Fibromyalgia patients
Research entitled "NLRP3 Inflammasome is activated in Fibromyalgia: the effect of Coenzyme Q10".
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"It's hard not being in control of my body"
A woman so addicted to plastic surgery that she's had 59 procedures has told how she still struggles with her obsession with beauty, especially after a recent weight gain due to Fibromyalgia.
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Researchers redefine ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia as a "mental disorder"
A research paper entitled "One single diagnosis, bodily distress syndrome, succeeded to capture 10 diagnostic categories of functional somatic syndromes and somatoform disorders".
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A blood-spot diagnostic test for Fibromyalgia
Researchers have developed a reliable way to use a finger-stick blood sample to detect Fibromyalgia.
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Combining milnacipran and pregabalin in Fibromyalgia treatment
Research entitled "Milnacipran combined with pregabalin in fibromyalgia: a randomized, open-label study evaluating the safety and efficacy of adding milnacipran in patients with incomplete response to pregabalin".
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Canadian recommendations for rational care of persons with Fibromyalgia
A report issued by the Canadian Pain Society and Canadian Rheumatology Association.
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Whole-body vibration training improved balance in Fibromyalgia patients
The results of research to determine whether an 8-week exercise programme supplemented with whole-body vibration improved body balance and dynamic strength in women with Fibromyalgia.
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Trowbride charity worker is a Community Hero
Fibromyalgia sufferer Lesley Tapp is UK newspaper the Wiltshire Times’ Community Hero for July, thanks to her work setting up a local support group for those who share her condition.
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Maltese strategy on Fibromyalgia and ME to be developed
A working party in Malta will be set up to develop a local strategy focusing on Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Malta's Ministry for Health announced today.
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Small nerve fibers impaired in people with Fibromyalgia
A study that compared the small nerve fibers of Fibromyalgia patients with those of people with depression who don't have Fibromyalgia and with healthy controls.
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Gran's constant pain is eased by doctor's help
A great-grandmother who says she had "suicidal thoughts" because of chronic pain has praised her doctor for giving her a "new lease of life".
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Bassaleg woman in constant pain with Fibromyalgia and ME
An article about Welsh ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia sufferer Natasha Trew-Burns.
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Why I hope Morgan Freeman becomes a Fibromyalgia spokesman
An article by About.com's Adrienne Dellwo about her hope that actor and Fibromyalgia sufferer Morgan Freeman becomes a spokesman for the disease.
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Cough suppressant may ease Fibromyalgia pain
A medication normally used to quiet a stubborn cough may also help ease the chronic pain of Fibromyalgia, a small study suggests.
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Does spa therapy help improve Fibromyalgia symptoms?
A study entitled "Clinical researches on the efficacy of spa therapy in fibromyalgia. A systematic review".
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Some cases of Fibromyalgia may actually be small-fiber polyneuropathy
Research published in Pain provides evidence that small-fiber polyneuropathy underlies some illnesses currently labeled as fibromyalgia.
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Blood in the brain and Fibromyalgia pain processing
New research provides additional evidence of a hyperactive brain response to pain in Fibromyalgia, including the emotional and cognitive aspects of the illness.
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Fibromyalgia is not all in the head, it's in skin, paper concludes
Researchers at Integrated Tissue Dynamics LLC say they made have found a biological rationale – a peripheral neurovascular pathology consistently present in the skin of female fibromyalgia patients which may be a driving source of the reported symptoms.
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CoQ10 depletion implicated in Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, and Parkinson's
A paper that examines the potential repercussions of CoQ10 depletion in illnesses such as Parkinson's disease, depression, ME/CFS, and Fibromyalgia.
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Readers sound off on Fibromyalgia study
Many readers of the National Pain Report had strong objections to a recent story it reported on a Dutch study that found weather conditions had no impact on Fibromyalgia pain and fatigue in women.
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Illness sufferers ask MP for help
Fibromyalgia suffers in the UK raised concerns about the support they receive at a meeting with Warminster MP Andrew Murrison last Friday.
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Research uses lasers, resistance training to zap Fibromyalgia pain
Details of a research project involving low-powered laser therapy and resistance exercise training to alleviate Fibromyalgia symptoms.
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Nerve stimulation might ease Fibromyalgia pain
An implanted device that zaps the nerves at the nape of the neck – shown to be effective in treating some people with migraines – may also help ease Fibromyalgia.
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"Pain buttons" in Fibromyalgia
An article by About.com's Adrienne Dellwo about tender points in Fibromyalgia.
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Cure for painful malady is closer
New York company Integrated Tissue Dynamics has published peer-reviewed research that found Fibromyalgia is caused by excessive, abnormal nerve activity that disrupts blood flow to and from the hands and feet.
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Pain association for arthritis and Fibromyalgia compared
A Perth study has found that pain at rest is associated with depression scores in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, and is associated with stress in patients with Fibromyalgia.
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Sustained exercise improved Fibromyalgia patients’ well-being without worsening pain
Patients with Fibromyalgia who participated in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity for at least 12 weeks improved their physical function and overall well-being, according to study results.
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Thyroid and blood sugar issues in Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia isn't confined to one organ or system. It's all over, and it can impact just about anything in your body – including your thyroid.
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Rain and pain in Fibromyalgia
A study has found that Fibromyalgia pain and fatigue are not affected by weather conditions.
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Fibromyalgia pain and premature aging
A new study suggests that a structure called a telomere, which is part of a chromosome, and considered a measure of biological aging, is shorter than it should be.
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High-dose thiamin improves Fibromyalgia symptoms
A study involving administering high doses of thiamin to Fibromyalgia patients.
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Fibromyalgia and ear-related symptoms
Research published in Clinical Rheumatology that investigates why many patients with Fibromyalgia complain of ear-related symptoms.
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Pacing for big projects with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Have you found yourself needing to take on a big project, but not sure you'd be able to get it done? With Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, that is always a concern.
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Doctors offer hyperbaric therapy to ease pain
In the US, more doctors are now offering hyperbaric therapy in their offices.
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Looking forward to something with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo discusses the value of anticipating doing something you enjoy.
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Providence woman campaigning for more Fibromyalgia research
Patients should take more responsibility for their overall health according to Jan Chambers, founder and president of the National Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Association.
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Doctors help princess find Fibromyalgia pea
After running medical tests in four hospitals and talking to nine doctors in five years, a female pediatric doctor surnamed Yu has finally been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, also known as “Princess and the Pea syndrome.”
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Women with Fibromyalgia are still met with distrust
A new doctoral thesis shows that women with Fibromyalgia are met with distrust and lack of understanding from healthcare, at work, and also among friends and family.
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Telomere length linked to Fibromyalgia pain
Considered a marker for biological aging linked to increased risk for morbidity and mortality, shortened leukocyte telomere length now has been associated with pain in Fibromyalgia, researchers at the University of Michigan have found.
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Bloodspot-based diagnostic test for Fibromyalgia
A study that investigates a potential diagnostic blood test for Fibromyalgia.
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Pain patients speak out at public forum
Arlene Grau, who has rheumatoid arthritis, migraines, fibromyalgia and lupus, was part of a panel sponsored by KPCC Southern California Public Radio for a forum on pain called "Invisible Suffering."
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New Canadian guidelines for treating Fibromyalgia
Physicians from the McGill University Health Centre, McGill University and the University of Calgary have published a review article in the CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) to help family doctors diagnose and treat Fibromyalgia, which represents the first time researchers have published Canadian guidelines to help manage the condition.
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Genetics of Fibromyalgia: studying families
In a new study, scientists found evidence suggesting a strong genetic component of Fibromyalgia by genotyping members of multiple families in which several members have the condition.
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Fear of activity with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Because Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome symptoms can get a whole lot worse after physical activity, it's pretty natural for sufferers to be afraid of the consequences, and therefore avoid activity.
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International Awareness Day
May 12th is International Awareness Day for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).
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Calgary doctor helps write guidelines for treatment of Fibromyalgia
Researchers have released the first set of Canadian guidelines to help doctors diagnose and manage Fibromyalgia.
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Pain tolerance and Fibromyalgia
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo discusses the difference between pain tolerance and pain threshold with Fibromyalgia.
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Results of switching to milnacipran in Fibromyalgia patients
Research published in the Journal of Pain Research entitled "Results of switching to milnacipran in fibromyalgia patients with an inadequate response to duloxetine: a phase IV pilot study".
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Breakthrough research reveals pathway of Fibromyalgia
Studies at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, comparing Fibromyalgia patients to healthy people, confirm that Fibromyalgia is an immune system disorder.
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Could mitochondrial dysfunction be a marker to distinguish FM from ME/CFS?
Research published in Antioxidants & Redox Signaling that investigated the possible association between mitochondrial biogenesis and oxidative stress in patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia.
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Dry eye signs and symptoms found in patients with Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia patients present with signs and symptoms of evaporative and aqueous deficient dry eye disease, according to a physician in San Francisco.
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More evidence for acupuncture as Fibromyalgia treatment
A new study published in Rheumatology International suggests that dry needling (another name for acupuncture) is an effective treatment for Fibromyalgia.
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Panax ginseng compared to Amitriptyline and placebo for Fibromyalgia
Research entitled "Effects of Panax ginseng extract in patients with fibromyalgia: a 12-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial".
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Identifying Fibromyalgia
A profile of Queensland Fibromyalgia sufferer Brett Dean.
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Study suggests Fibromyalgia might be an immunologic disorder
New research into the immune system suggests that Fibromyalgia may be a neuroimmune syndrome in nature, rather than a neurological one.
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Two TENS devices are better than one for Fibromyalgia pain
Research results published Rheumatology International entitled "Efficacy of the use of two simultaneously TENS devices for fibromyalgia pain".
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Two Fibromyalgia medications don't stand out when compared to placebo
According to a review published in The Cochrane Library, two medications commonly prescribed to relieve Fibromyalgia pain – Cymbalta (duloxetine) and Savella (milnacipran) – help some patients, but cause problems for others.
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Symptom vs. comorbid condition in Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
With Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome it is fairly common to have a few dozen symptoms and half a dozen (or more) comorbid conditions, and it can be hard to tell which is which.
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Low-dose naltrexone linked to reduction in pain in Fibromyalgia
Low-dose naltrexone treatment is associated with significant reductions in pain in patients with Fibromyalgia, according to a study published in the February issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism.
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Daze of their lives
An article about the incidence of Fibromyalgia in Hong Kong.
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What the trauma leaves behind
A profile of Fibromyalgia sufferer Sahar.
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Fibromyalgia patients reported more sensory, nonsensory symptoms than RA, OA patients
Patients with Fibromyalgia reported more sensory and nonsensory symptoms compared with patients with rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, according to study results.
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Trapezius activity of Fibromyalgia patients
A research paper entitled "Trapezius activity of fibromyalgia patients is enhanced in stressful situations, but is similar to healthy controls in a quiet naturalistic setting: a case-control study".
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Tonix readies for pivotal Fibromyalgia program
A trial of a new drug for the treatment of Fibromyalgia enters its latest phase.
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Keeping house with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo talks about helpful cleaning products for people with Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS.
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Alcohol, Fibromyalgia, and quality of life
A study published in Arthritis Research & Therapy found that low and moderate drinkers of alcohol reported lower severity of symptoms of Fibromyalgia than teetotallers, but too much alcohol reversed the effect.
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New Fibromyalgia diagnostic blood test – for real?
ProHealth's Karen Lee Richards discusses a new blood test to diagnose Fibromyalgia.
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Researchers launch study on dual Fibromyalgia treatment
The Fibromyalgia Research Program at the Univsersity of Washington is conducting a study to determine if combining two types of treatment can benefit patients who have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia.
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µ-opioid receptors impaired in Fibromyalgia patients, study shows
Impaired functioning of the brain’s ability to process pain stimuli may negatively affect how people with Fibromyalgia experience pain, according to new research.
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Research suggests mild electrical pulses may aid Fibromyalgia sufferers
Initial findings by a University of Virginia School of Nursing research team suggest that mild cranial electrical stimulation helps lessen Fibromyalgia pain.
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TV & screenwriter gives a voice to Fibromyalgia patient in new book
Television series screenwriter Suzanne Fitzpatrick came down from "7th Heaven" – the longest-running family drama in television history – and shared a down-to-earth, yet remarkably inspiring, true story of Patricia Jacobson, a woman plagued with Fibromyalgia.
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Questions arise over new diagnostic test for Fibromyalgia
A new diagnostic test for patients with Fibromyalgia will soon be available, but some experts question its value.
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Fibromyalgia drugs only effective for 22 percent
Research has revealed that Fibromyalgia drugs are only effective for 22 percent of patients.
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Fibromyalgia and chronic pain in danger of being labeled a mental disorder
There has been a great deal of concern over the addition of Somatic Symptom Disorder's addition to the Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders because of the potential for people with invisible disabilities to be misdiagnosed with this vague mental disorder.
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13 ways Fibromyalgia is like Downton Abbey
An article by Sue Ingebretson.
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Ending relationships with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
When you have Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, you have to make sure you minimize the things in your life that can make your symptoms worse, and sometimes, as painful as it can be, that means eliminating people.
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Fibromyalgia not one-size-fits-all disorder
Fibromyalgia should be considered a condition that exists across a continuum in the population, and is not a categorical disorder as it has often been considered, researchers concluded from a survey analysis in Germany.
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Fibromyalgia prevalence at 2.1 percent of general German population
Researchers have determined that Fibromyalgia prevalence is 2.1% of the general population in Germany.
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Morgan Freeman has Fibromyalgia
An excerpt from a feature article on Morgan Freeman in Esquire magazine in which Freeman mentions his Fibromyalgia.
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Fibromyalgia hospitalization costs for 9 years estimated near $1 billion
Estimated hospitalization charges for Fibromyalgia during a 9-year period in the United States totaled almost $1 billion, according to study results.
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Role of emotional trauma in Fibromyalgia questioned
A new study appears to poke holes in the belief that emotional trauma can lead to Fibromyalgia.
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More positive results: Low-dose naltrexone for Fibromyalgia
Stanford University researchers have again found that low-dose naltrexone (LDN) is a beneficial treatment for Fibromyalgia.
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Drugs to treat Fibromyalgia just as likely to harm as help
Among Fibromyalgia patients taking either of two commonly prescribed drugs to reduce pain, 22 percent report substantial improvement while 21 percent had to quit the regimen due to unpleasant side effects, according to a new review in The Cochrane Library.
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Costs, effectiveness associated with Fibromyalgia drugs questioned
New central acting drug use for treating patients with Fibromyalgia has quadrupled during the last decade, but researchers were not convinced about the costly drugs' clinical advantages, according to study results.
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Evidence of immune problem & possible diagnostic test for Fibromyalgia
New research adds evidence to the theory that Fibromyalgia involves significant immune-system dysfunction, and the testing methods used in the study may also have value as a diagnostic tool.
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Central Sensitivity Syndrome: Umbrella term for Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
An article by About.com's Adrienne Dellwo about the usefulness of Central Sensitivity Syndrome, an umbrella term for Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and several other related illnesses.
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Study finds gait disorder in men with Fibromyalgia
Research published in Rheumatology International that examines the differences in manner of walking between healthy men and men with Fibromyalgia.
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MSG may worsen Fibromyalgia symptoms
An article entitled "The effect of dietary glutamate on fibromyalgia and irritable bowel symptoms", which was published in Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology.
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2013 drug outlook for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo asks: "Will we see new drugs for either Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in 2013?".
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Denied disability: US Social Security recognizes Fibromyalgia
An article from US website LawersandSettlements.com about the difficulties Cathy had with her attempts to have Fibromyalgia legally recognised in America.
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Strong evidence of a genetic link in Fibromyalgia
Research published in Arthritis and Rheumatism entitled "The fibromyalgia family study: A genome-scan linkage study".
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Working women with Fibromyalgia reported better health
Women with Fibromyalgia who worked reported better health than non-working women with Fibromyalgia, although each cohort was impaired equally in physical capacity, according to study results.
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Fibromyalgia misconceptions
Connie A. Luedtke, R.N., the nursing supervisor of the Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Clinic at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn., discusses some common misconceptions about Fibromyalgia.
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Why Fibromyalgia is a balancing act
According to a study by Nuray Akkaya, M.D., and his research team in Turkey, the quality of sleep in a person with Fibromyalgia the night before plays a major role in how well they navigate movements the next day.
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Fibromyalgia underdiagnosed, report Mayo Clinic experts
The first population study to compare the prevalence of diagnosed Fibromyalgia (FM) to the general population prevalence of people reporting symptoms that met the updated 2010 American College of Rheumatology diagnostic criteria indicates that FM may be more common than previously thought and that most FM cases are not being diagnosed, especially in men.
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Laser therapy may reduce Fibromyalgia symptoms
A study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that laser therapy may help reduce Fibromyalgia symptoms.
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Men with Fibromyalgia often go undiagnosed
A new Mayo Clinic study published in the in the online edition of the journal Arthritis Care & Research suggests that many people who have fibromyalgia, especially men, are going undiagnosed.
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Unique immunologic patterns in Fibromyalgia
Recent data highlight the role of the immune system in Fibromyalgia.
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Childhood risk factors for developing Fibromyalgia
A study that shows adverse childhood experiences contribute to the development of Fibromyalgia.
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Getting through Christmas with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
An article by About.com's Adrienne Dellwo about coping with the Christmas season when you have Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
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Amitriptyline for neuropathic pain and Fibromyalgia in adults
A study to assess the analgesic efficacy of amitriptyline for chronic neuropathic pain and Fibromyalgia.
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Author Laura Hillenbrand confronts Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
A profile of best-selling author Laura Hillenbrand, who confronts Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by writing stories that inspire.
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Sleep and digestive problems in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
An article by About.com's Adrienne Dellwo about the problems CFS sufferers have with sleep and digestion.
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Small fibre neuropathy detected among Fibromyalgia patients
A majority of patients with Fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain were diagnosed with small fiber neuropathy based on reduced epidermal nerve fiber, according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting.
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Pet therapy reduces Fibromyalgia pain
Dawn Marcus, M.D., the lead author of a study at a Pittsburgh pain clinic, found that pain severity in people with Fibromyalgia was significantly reduced after a brief therapy dog visit.
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Does brain fog from CFS start in the heart?
New research suggests that the cognitive function ("brain fog") of ME/CFS may be due to irregularities in the heart, which in turn stem from impaired vagus nerve activity.
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Fibromyalgia can have a substantial negative impact on relationships
An abstract of the Fibromyalgia and Family Impact Survey conducted by ProHealth.
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Pain regulation goes awry in Fibromyalgia
The main pain inhibitory mechanisms in the brain may not function properly in Fibromyalgia patients, researchers found.
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Alcohol, holidays & CFS / FM
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo discusses the problems and pressures on people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and/or Fibromyalgia with the consumpton of alcohol during holiday periods.
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Pfizer's once-daily Lyrica met goal of trial in Fibromyalgia
Pfizer Inc said a late-stage trial of a once-daily version of its drug Lyrica in patients with fibromyalgia, a pain condition affecting more than 5 million Americans, met its main goal.
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Belly dancing reduced pain in Fibromyalgia patients
Patients with Fibromyalgia reduced pain and improved functional capacity, quality of life and self-image after beginning a belly dance program in a recent study.
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Melatonin for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo discusses the benefits – or otherwise – of melatonin for people with ME/FS/FM.
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Fibromyalgia patients controlled thoughts, emotions differently
Women with Fibromyalgia significantly differed from pain-free counterparts in their ability to control their thoughts, emotions and physical reactions, according to study results.
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Sleep problems worse for Fibromyalgia patients than previously thought
A new report published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders suggests that patients with Fibromyalgia may be plagued with more sleep problems than other patients with chronic illnesses.
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Support group set up by trio with debilitating illnesses
Four UK women who suffer from ME, CFS, and Fibromyalgia have joined together to form a support group for Tewkesbury and the surrounding area.
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Fibromyalgia treatment: most common meds
New research published in the journal Pain Medicine reveals some interesting statistics about the drug treatments most commonly used by people with Fibromyalgia.
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Disaster survival with Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Advice from About.com's Adrienne Dellwo about how to cope with natural disasters when you suffer from Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
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Tonix: a small biotech company with the potentially huge key to the Fibromyalgia puzzle
An article promoting US biotech company Tonix to potential investors.
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Genetic breakthrough offers promise for ME, Fibromyalgia
An article by Rich Carson about recent research involving genetics and its implications in treating ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia.
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Sleep symptoms impair Fibromyalgia patients' quality of life
A study of Fibromyalgia patients highlights the impact of sleep symptoms on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in this population.
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The real world of Fibromyalgia: case-by-case search for help among scores of drugs, therapies
A study published in Pain Medicine entitled "Burden of Illness and Treatment Patterns for Patients with Fibromyalgia".
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Caffeine intake, Fibromyalgia pain severity linked
New research has found a link between caffeine consumption and the severity of fibromyalgia pain, and although low to moderate intake showed little to no association with pain severity, the news is not as good for individuals who drink large amounts.
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Should you get a flu shot?
An article about vaccination that features the current insights and recommendations of Dr. Charles Lapp, director of the Hunter-Hopkins Center in Charlotte, NC.
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Woman graduates from university after 28 years
Sandi Haynes obtained her university degree after working on her studies while dealing with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia.
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Perfectionist pressure means poorer health for women with Fibromyalgia
Women suffering from Fibromyalgia who exhibit perfectionist traits tend to have poorer health than their non-perfectionist peers, according to new research out of York University.
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Lysine for Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
An article about lysine, an essential amino acid, and its health benefits to people with ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia.
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Identification of subgroups among Fibromyalgia patients
A paper presenting hypotheses concerning the identification of homogeneous subgroups among Fibromyalgia patients in order to improve the management of the disease.
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CBT ‘has no impact’ on juvenile Fibromyalgia physical activity
Cognitive behavior therapy is not associated with increased physical activity levels in adolescents with juvenile fibromyalgia, research shows.
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Inflammation and stress feedback in Fibromyalgia
A recent study suggests that a relationship between inflammation and stress-system dysregulation are an underlying part of Fibromyalgia.
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Going viral: surgeon, professor team in new approach to pain treatment
A chronic pain condition and numerous gastrointestinal disorders may all be caused by a virus.
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Avoiding distractions with Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
When you have cognitive dysfunction along with your Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, distractions can be a big problem. It can be hard enough for us to follow our trains of thought, and a distraction can derail us completely.
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Hannah's hair-raiser to help fight against mum's disease
Hannah Gardiner, a 22-year-old from the UK, had her head shaved to raise awareness about a little-known condition which causes chronic pain.
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Is Fibromyalgia caused by 'cold sore' virus?
Fibromyalgia and various gastrointestinal disorders may all be caused by a virus – specifically herpes simplex type 1 – according to University of Alabama virologist Carol Duffy, PhD, and Tuscaloosa-based GI surgeon/chronic pain specialist William Pridgen, MD.
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Hannah shaves her head in aid of Fibromyalgia
Hannah Gardiner has decided to make herself stand out in a crowd – by having her head shaved to raise awareness about a little-known condition which causes chronic pain.
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Multidisciplinary approach cuts symptoms of Fibromyalgia
Multidisciplinary treatment adapted for women with low educational levels is superior to conventional pharmacotherapy in reducing key symptoms of Fibromyalgia according to research published in Arthritis Care & Research.
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Fibromyalgia does not hinder Concord artist's passion for painting
A profile of Californian artist Blanca Alfonso.
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Chinese exercise eases Fibromyalgia pain
A traditional Chinese meditative exercise significantly reduces pain in as little as 8 weeks in patients with Fibromyalgia, according to a new study by Canadian researchers.
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US Social Security administration issues new Fibromyalgia disability ruling
The US Social Security Administration has released a new ruling that details how they evaluate Fibromyalgia in disability claims.
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Channel swim of a lifetime is joy for Pendle mum
A UK mum-of-two has fulfilled a lifetime ambition of swimming the English Channel.
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Sublingual formulation of Fibromyalgia drug reduces production of a psychoactive metabolite
Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp., a specialty pharmaceutical company developing non-addictive treatments for chronic pain syndromes, reported that its new sublingual (under-the-tongue) formulation of its Fibromyalgia drug TNX-102 reduces the production of a problematic metabolite, according to data from a recently-completed clinical trial.
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Lost productivity costs outweigh healthcare costs for Fibromyalgia patients at all severity levels
An article published Journal of Managed Care Pharmacy entitled "The comparative economic burden of mild, moderate, and severe fibromyalgia: Results from a retrospective chart review and cross-sectional survey of working-age US adults".
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Topical capsaicin helps severe Fibromyalgia pain
An article published in Rheumatology International entitled "Short-term efficacy of topical capsaicin therapy in severely affected fibromyalgia patients".
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Johnny Depp lawsuit by woman suffering from fibromyalgia dropped in Los Angeles
Actor Johnny Depp is off the hook after a Los Angeles judge dismissed a woman's lawsuit alleging the actor's bodyguards roughed her up during a concert last year.
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Gabriella nominated
A young UK woman living with Fibromyalgia has been nominated for an award after returning to education and making a documentary to raise awareness of her illness.
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Vulvar pain linked to Fibromyalgia and chronic pain
Women with chronic vulvar pain, or vulvodynia, are at a substantially increased risk for other chronic pain conditions, according to a University of Michigan Health System study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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A randomized controlled trial of qigong for Fibromyalgia
The results of a study published in Arthritis Research & Therapy.
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When your clothes hurt because of Fibromyalgia
A lot of people live with pain, but few people without Fibromyalgia find the simple act of wearing clothes painful.
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Teen endures Fibromyalgia, creates awareness bracelet business
A Fibromyalgia diagnosis changed Jenna Rice's ability to play flute, but it couldn't stop her love for helping and connecting with others.
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Fashionable way to raise awareness
About six professional models posed up to help a Cotswold group which supports sufferers from Fibromyalgia and ME.
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Lifescript launches new online Fibromyalgia Health Center
Lifescript.com, a women's health and wellness website headquartered in Mission Viejo, California, has launched a new online Fibromyalgia Health Center, designed to help women treat and reduce the frustrations and pain of Fibromyalgia.
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Trial of ketotifen for Fibromyalgia recruiting at Indiana University
The Indiana University School of Medicine Division of Rheumatology is conducting a study of an oral allergy medication to improve the symptoms of Fibromyalgia.
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Smiling through pain: living on-air with Fibromyalgia
A profile of Susan Solovic, a successful entrepeneur, best-selling author, and television personality who also endures the chronic pain of Fibromyalgia.
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Fluid Ink, the Phantom Scribbler, and Smudj
An article by Rainer Galea, a cartoonist/illustrator who became seriously ill with Fibromyalgia.
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University of Utah recruiting for pregabalin biomarker study
The Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, announced July 10 that it is seeking participants for a study to investigate Lyrica's "effects on blood biomarkers" in patients with Fibromyalgia or FM & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
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Ribose aids Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue patients
D-ribose supplementation improved energy levels, sleep, mental clarity, pain relief and wellbeing in patients suffering from Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in a recent multicenter study led by Jacob Teitelbaum, MD.
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Anti-seizure medication shows promise in relieving Fibromyalgia symptoms
The drug Clonazepam, typically used to control seizures and panic attacks, may help relieve pain for Fibromyalgia patients.
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Neurological effects of dietary glutamates may contribute to Fibromyalgia symptoms for many
An article entitled "The effect of dietary glutamate on fibromyalgia and irritable bowel symptoms" pucblished in Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology.
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New book about long misunderstood illness
An article about South Australian Fibromyalgia sufferer Dee Campbell and her book, Fibromyalgia Well-Being.
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Refusal to diagnose Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Doctors sometimes simply refuse to diagnose Fibromyalgia or CFS, which is a major frustration for people trying to figure out what's wrong with them so they can start trying to fix it.
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We'll tough it out to support mum
Two brothers from Lower Largo in Scotland are about to take on a 12-mile assault course, dubbed the 'toughest event on the planet'.
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Karen finds a lifeline in new support group
A UK woman who is in almost constant pain from Fibromyalgia says a new support group has become her lifeline.
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Patients with Fibromyalgia feel pain more intensely
Research shows that people with Fibromyalgia feel pain more intensely or have a lower threshold for pain than others.
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Brain activity reflects pain in Fibromyalgia
A novel functional MRI approach that measures resting brain activity and connectivity may provide a much-needed objective measure of pain in patients with Fibromyalgia, researchers suggested.
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Novel drug helped in Fibromyalgia
Treatment with a novel selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor led to decreases in pain among patients with Fibromyalgia and lessened the impact of the disease on their daily lives, a large multicenter clinical trial found.
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The torture of sleep deprivation in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
An article by About.com's Adrienne Dellwo about the problems associated with sleep deprivation.
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Understanding the pain response of Fibromyalgia
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo offers simple, jargon-free explanations for the pain processes in Fibromyalgia.
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More than 10 percent of Fibromyalgia patients use marijuana to relieve pain
More than 10% of Fibromyalgia patients report that they use marijuana to relieve pain, according to a study published in Arthritis Care & Research.
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Unique book presents author's research into Fibromyalgia
Elaine Marie Graham shares her findings about chronic conditions after her own struggles.
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Desperate, determined husband, caregiver launches effort to unite those affected by Fibromyalgia
John Obenchain is on a mission to unite Fibromyalgia sufferers, caregivers, and their families throughout the world.
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Fibromyalgia: kicking the sugar habit
An article by Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum about the benefits of reducing sugar intake for Fibromyalgia sufferers.
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Fibromyalgia explained
A video from US TV program Sonoran Living's House Calls (via YouTube).
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Teaching doctors to treat Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
A lot of doctors don't know what to do for their patients with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
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Heat, humidity, and rain: effect on Fibromyalgia
People with Fibromyalgia often say that a certain type of weather makes their symptoms worse, but a new study contradicts much of what's said.
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German Fibromyalgia survey results challenge heavy emphasis on drug therapies
A German study where participants diagnosed with Fibromyalgia rated the effectiveness and side effects of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
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Cognitive dysfunction finding in Fibromyalgia
New research helps shed light on the cognitive dysfunction associated with Fibromyalgia, which is often called "fibro fog".
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Hospital to pay $95,000 in discrimination claim
Federal officials say Children's Hospital Colorado has agreed to pay $95,000 to settle claims it discriminated against a job applicant with Fibromyalgia.
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New device cuts Fibromyalgia pain in pilot study
An investigational, four-coil device for transcranial magnetic stimulation deep in the brain produced some striking cases of sustained pain relief when it was tested on five Fibromyalgia patients in a pilot study.
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Providence resident working to close information gap on Fibromyalgia
A profile of Jan Chambers, founder and president of the National Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Association.
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Sufferer wants more people to realise devastating impact of illness
A UK woman has spoken out about her struggle with the 'invisible illness' Fibromyalgia, in an effort to raise awareness of the disease.
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Phone app tracking of Fibromyalgia, other pain
The creator of a smart-phone app for tracking chronic pain has announced that Fibromyalgia is among the top conditions for which people use the app.
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Kayla Stewart turns to home-schooling to avoid bullies
A profile of Fibromyalgia and juvenile arthritis sufferer Kayla Stewart.
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Chronic pain stigma revealed in new report
A report into New Zealanders suffering from chronic pain shows many feel others, including healthcare professionals, underestimate the extent of their suffering.
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Fantastic fundraisers: Student suffering from muscle condition takes on Great London Run
A student who has spent the last year battling an unknown muscle condition will face the Great London Run.
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Disease often misunderstood
When Denise Hurtubise was feeling achy and sore, having bladder and stomach problems, it took several visits to several doctors to finally find the answer, even though it is the third most common chronic illness: Fibromyalgia.
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New free-access Fibromyalgia management guide for primary care doctors
Four Fibromyalgia specialists have developed an educational framework that primary care doctors can use as a guide to best practices in fibromyalgia case management.
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Belgian trial of sodium oxybate for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome announced
Belgian investigators at University Hospital, Ghent, have announced they're preparing to enroll about 65 patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) but without fibromyalgia in a placebo controlled, randomized, double blind, cross-over efficacy trial of the experimental drug sodium oxybate (Xyrem).
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Vitamin D may be of help in Fibromyalgia
Only 15% of Fibromyalgia patients in a small study had adequate levels of vitamin D, suggesting implications for treatment.
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Founder of online Fibromyalgia support group details life with Fibromyalgia, insurance companies
John Obenchain, founder of the Alliance Against All Fibromyalgias, explains how dealing with Fibromyalgia extends far beyond physical and mental anguish.
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Natividad Medical Foundation receives new grant for Fibromyalgia
Natividad Medical Foundation has received new grants from Community Foundation for Monterey County and The Hearst Foundations to support the programs and equipment needs of Natividad Medical Center.
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Genetic link to pain sensitivity in Fibromyalgia
A new study published in the European Journal of Pain provides further evidence of a genetic component of Fibromyalgia.
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Fatigue not a factor in Fibromyalgia pain, study says
Poor sleep is not a significant predictor of pain intensity and duration in patients with Fibromyalgia, a new study says.
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Hypervigilance in Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Some researchers believe that hypervigilance is a feature of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
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Oxidative stress linked to headache in Fibromyalgia; CoQ10 supports important improvement
An article from PLoS One entitled "Oxidative Stress Correlates with Headache Symptoms in Fibromyalgia: Coenzyme Q10 Effect on Clinical Improvement".
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Study explores role of impaired sleep in Fibromyalgia pain
Patients coping with fibromyalgia often have difficulty sleeping, and a new study published in The Journal of Pain reports that despite the negative quality of life implications, poor sleep is not a significant predictor of fibromyalgia pain intensity and duration.
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Oxidative stress correlates with headache symptoms in Fibromyalgia: Coenzyme Q10 effect on clinical improvement
Research published in PLoS One.
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Pregabalin (Lyrica) may support meaningful improvement in Fibromyalgia sleep maintenance
An article published in Arthritis Care & Research entitled "Effect of pregabalin on sleep in patients with fibromyalgia and sleep maintenance disturbance: A randomized, placebo-controlled, 2-way crossover polysomnography study".
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Pfizer halts late-stage Lyrica study
Pfizer halted a late-stage study of its second-best selling drug, Lyrica, as a possible treatment for a nerve pain in HIV patients.
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Perceptions of painful stimuli are not 'exaggerated' in Fibromyalgia patients
A research paper entitled "Behavioral and neuronal investigations of hypervigilance in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome".
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Constant suffering for Urris mother
An Irish woman living with chronic pain has revealed she is forced to make an agonising journey to Dublin for regular treatment.
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Fatigue supplements are actually misbranded drugs: FDA
A commercial website for people suffering from symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia is rife with numerous illegal and misleading treatment claims, according to a recent warning letter sent to Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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55% of rheumatologists in Ontario think Fibromyalgia is psychosomatic
An article from Clinical Rheumatology entitled "Should rheumatologists retain ownership of fibromyalgia? A survey of Ontario [Canada] rheumatologists".
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'I was forced to take stock of my life' - bestselling author speaks to the SNJ
A profile of UK actress and author Sophie Neville.
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Pet lover turns her hobby into a business
An animal lover who has overcome a debilitating muscular condition to set up her own business is encouraging others in a similar position to do the same.
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An alarm system gone awry: Pain in Fibromyalgia and CFS
Pain is helpful in many ways, but when your body starts processing it abnormally, as in fibromyalgia and some cases of chronic fatigue syndrome, pain ceases to be helpful and starts doing harm.
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New drug formulation for Fibromyalgia moves forward
An old drug in a new form is moving forward through trials, and the manufacturer hopes it will eventually be approved for treating Fibromyalgia.
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Couple works to remove stigma and isolation associated with Fibromyalgia
John and Sandra Obenchain openly discuss a very personal struggle to help the millions living with the mental, physical and emotional pain of Fibromyalgia.
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UK woman and friends raise over £2,000 for Fibromyalgia Association
An epic journey along the north Norfolk coast has left a hardy group of fundraisers battered, bruised and blistered - but it has all proved worth it.
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Fibromyalgia's effects
A US radio show in which Dr. Gracer interviews Dr. Beth Hodges concerning new surveys that show how severely sufferers of Fibromyalgia are affected and how much the general public knows about this problem.
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AD calls for inclusion of ME and FM in list of chronic conditions
Maltese political party Alternattiva Demokratika calls for the inclusion of ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy) and FM (Fibromyalgia) in schedule which guarantees entitlement for free medicines.
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Pregabalin lets Fibromyalgia patients sleep
Sleep difficulties commonly experienced by patients with fibromyalgia were greatly improved during 4 weeks of treatment with pregabalin (Lyrica), a randomized trial found.
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Odds of TMJ disorder in Fibromyalgia may be as high as 1 in 3
Research entitled "Signs and symptoms of temporomandibular dysfunction in fibromyalgic patients" that was published in the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.
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People with Fibromyalgia aren't crazy
A profile of Fibromyalgia sufferer Mara Mittelman.
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New surveys reveal striking differences between public perceptions and private realities of people with Fibromyalgia
National US findings suggest better understanding and support may empower people to seek help early for fibromyalgia symptoms.
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Personality and physiology in Fibromyalgia: a new discovery
New research may resolve a controversy by tying both fibromyalgia AND a personality trait to a physiological root.
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Could discovery 'erase' Fibromyalgia pain?
A team of researchers has made an important discovery about how the memory of pain is stored in the brain.
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More weight equals more Fibromyalgia pain
New research now shows that the more severe the obesity, the more severe the fibromyalgia symptoms, and those who have a body mass index of 35 or higher experience the worst symptoms.
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Treating pain via immune pathways: Naltrexone and Fibromyalgia
New information is available about extremely low doses of the drug naltrexone, which Stanford researchers have for the past several years been investigating as a Fibromyalgia treatment.
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Weekend House Call: Fibromyalgia
A video from US TV station WDSU New Orleans featuring Medical Editor Dr. Corey Hebert explaining Fibromyalgia.
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Naltrexone may never be approved by the FDA
Although researchers at Stanford University's School of Medicine have conducted two small studies showing that low doses of naltrexone can reduce fibromyalgia symptoms by as much as 50 percent, the FDA has not approved the use of naltrexone to treat fibromyalgia.
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For many with Fibromyalgia, stigma bars the way to treatment
A new survey finds that 59 percent of fibromyalgia patients delayed getting a diagnosis or treatment because of fears that people would think they were complaining or faking symptoms.
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Study provides evidence of milnacipran efficacy for the long-term treatment of Fibromyalgia
A study that evaluated the effect of discontinuing long-term treatment with milnacipran on the symptoms of fibromyalgia found that once the agent was withdrawn, time to loss of therapeutic response was significantly shorter than in patients who continued treatment.
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Researchers test drug, psychotherapy combo for Fibromyalgia
For the first time, researchers will test whether two treatments are better than one for patients with fibromyalgia.
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New survey finds majority of Fibromyalgia patients delay diagnosis & treatment due to common misperceptions
New research finds Americans living with Fibromyalgia suffer from much more than chronic pain, fatigue and depression – they often endure common misperceptions about their condition.
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Confirmation: low-dose naltrexone eases Fibromyalgia pain
A new study, reported at the American Academy of Pain Medicine 28th Annual Meeting, shows that a low dose of the opioid antagonist naltrexone significantly reduces daily pain in patients with fibromyalgia.
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Coenzyme Q10 in salivary cells correlate with blood cells in Fibromyalgia
A study published in Clinical Biochemistry.
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Working memory problems in Fibromyalgia and CFS
Working memory impairment is a common part of the cognitive dysfunction (brain fog or fibro fog) caused by Fibromyalgia and CFS.
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Autonomic dysfunction in women with fibromyalgia
An editorial by J Derek Kingsley published in Arthritis Research & Therapy.
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Norwich woman with Fibromyalgia takes on fundraising coastal walk
UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Rebecca Wass plans to walk 100 miles around the length of Norfolk's coastline for charity.
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Ladies sneak peak at 2012 Olympic stadium site
Three UK women got a sneak preview of the 2012 Olympic Park as a thank you for their work in the community.
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Men with Fibromyalgia: special problems and symptoms
An article about how Fibromyalgia affects men differently to women.
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Bowel parasite may lead to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
A new study out of Norway suggests that the bowel parasite Giardia lamblia lead to an increased rate of chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).
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Pain negatively affects cognition in Fibromyalgia
Stefan Duschek, PhD, from the University of Munich has told the 6th World Congress of the World Institute of Pain that pain is the primary factor contributing to cognitive impairment in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome, over and above depression, anxiety, fatigue, sleep complaints, and medication use.
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Women with Fibromyalgia walk with an altered muscle synergy
Research results published in the journal Gait & Posture.
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Sodium oxybate therapy provides multidimensional improvement in Fibromyalgia
A study published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases entitled "Sodium oxybate therapy provides multidimensional improvement in fibromyalgia: Results of an international phase 3 trial".
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EC mom wins suit against Shoprite
A South African woman has successfully sued Shoprite Checkers after a box of frozen vegetables fell on her during a shopping trip, injuring her neck and shoulder, resulting in ailments that include Fibromylgia.
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Breaking the Shell: Understanding centralization and myofascial trigger point's effects in Fibromyalgia
An article by Celeste Cooper focusing on her concerns about modifications to the "Preliminary Proposed Diagnostic Criteria for Fibromyalgia."
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"Governed by the pain": Narratives of Fibromyalgia
Research results published in the journal Disability and Rehabilitation.
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Cortical electrostimulation for Fibromyalgia
A study published this month in the journal Pain Medicine supports earlier findings that noninvasive cortical electrostimulation may be somewhat effective against fibromyalgia symptoms.
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For many Fibromyalgia patients, pain takes a back seat to other symptoms
An article published in the New Zealand Medical Journal entitled "Women with fibromyalgia syndrome in New Zealand: The symptom experience".
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Mother suffering debilitating condition tells of verbal abuse distress
A profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Gemma Hall.
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Foods that aggravate Fibromyalgia and their substitutes
A video from Fox 4 News Kansas City.
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Dr. Kevin White's response to Fibromyalgia disbelievers
A video from Dr. Kevin White.
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Do brain problems drive ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia?
Benjamin H Natelson, MD believes that the seat of CFS and Fibromyalgia lies in the central nervous system, and has published more than a dozen papers on the subject in the past two years alone.
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Study demonstrates glutamate dysregulation in Fibromyalgia
A new study provides further evidence of high levels of the neurotransmitter glutamate in Fibromyalgia and suggests that lowering glutamate levels could help alleviate symptoms.
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Writing a book helps woman deal with chronic disease
A profile of Sheila Dembowski who has written a book called Leaning Into the Light which details her struggles with Fibromyalgia.
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Pageant a platform for Desiree Quinn to spotlight Fibromyalgia, push for cure
A profile of Desiree Quinn who was recently crowned Mrs. Clark County International and is using her position to raise awareness for Fibromyalgia.
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Does personality relate to Fibromyalgia?
Can your personality affect the likelihood that you'll develop a health condition? Some scientists believe that may be the case with fibromyalgia.
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Illness clusters: the reason Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome "bring friends"
In a review of Fibromyalgia literature, noted researcher Dr. Muhammed Yunus presents evidence for the cluster of illnesses we generally see all having a key feature in common: central sensitization.
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Chelsea announces positive phase II trial results of droxidopa in fibromyalgia
Chelsea Therapeutics International, Ltd. announced results of a Phase II dose-finding study designed to evaluate the safety and determine the potential therapeutic dose range of droxidopa, alone or in combination with carbidopa, that might be effective for the treatment of fibromyalgia.
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Sleepless and in pain: a link between Fibromyalgia and sleep
A new study suggests that sleep deprivation is associated with an increased risk of developing fibromyalgia.
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Development and testing of the Fibromyalgia Diagnostic Screen for primary care
The Fibromyalgia Diagnostic Screen was developed for use by primary care clinicians to assist in the diagnostic evaluation of fibromyalgia, a disorder that predominantly affects women.
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CFS distinguished from CFS and Fibromyalgia by unique sleep stage pattern
A paper published in Sleep magazine entitled "Sleep-Stage Dynamics in Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with or without Fibromyalgia".
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Getting to the root of Fibromyalgia
A Korean study of trace elements in hair samples show fibromyalgia patients have lower levels of important minerals compared to healthy adults.
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Exercise improves perceived pain in Fibromyalgia patients
The area of the brain responsible for pain control and cognitive performance decreased after fibromyalgia patients took part in an exercise regimen following a medication holiday, according to a study at Georgetown University Medical Center.
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Building compassion
Thanks to good Samaritans, students and staff from Milwaukee's Community High School are working with the NARI Foundation to renovate Jacquelyn Windom's home.
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Gait markers in Fibromyalgia
Research from France entitled "The interest of gait markers in the identification of subgroups among fibromyalgia patients".
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Prevalence of Fibromyalgia in France
Research from France about the prevalence of Fibromyalgia there.
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Opioid use in Fibromyalgia: potential problems
A study published in the American Journal of Medicine discourages long-term use of opioids for treating fibromyalgia pain.
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Fibromyalgia sufferer becomes figure champion
Brandi McAtee of Kalispell overcame systemic fibromyalgia and was crowned Figure B champion at the 2011 Washington Ironman Competition in Bellevue, Washington.
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'Just breathing makes it hurt more,' chronic pain sufferer says
A profile of Fibromyalgia sufferer Margaret Bristow.
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18 very gentle stretches for Fibromyalgia & ME
Get Well From ME host Giles Meehan provides an easy-paced, conversational demonstration of gentle movements and stretches that he believes help him ease muscle tensions and improve tone.
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Combination pharmacological management of Fibromyalgia
An individualized regimen that addresses associated Fibromyalgia symptoms is needed.
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National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association issues position paper
The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association has issued a position paper that calls for an end to step-therapy or fail-first as insufficient treatment options which needlessly prolong the suffering of fibromyalgia and chronic pain patients.
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Genetic Fibromyalgia subgroup with higher BMI & inflammation identified
An article from Rheumatology International entitled "A brain-derived neurotrophic factor polymorphism Val66Met identifies fibromyalgia syndrome subgroup with higher body mass index and C-reactive protein".
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Canadian author hopes to shed new light on Fibromyalgia
A profile of author Lynn Dowdall and her latest book on Fibromyalgia.
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"I owe my life to Butterfly"
An article about the positive impact that UK charity the Butterfly Group made on ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia sufferer Dawn Poleon.
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Homeless Boca Raton woman turns to Twitter for help
An article about the generosity of strangers towards Blair Miller, a homeless woman with Fibromyalgia.
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Pregabalin fares poorly for Fibromyalgia outside of US
A new study has raised doubts about whether the first FDA-approved Fibromyalgia drug is as effective as previously thought.
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The Fibromyalgia drug market will experience minimal growth over the next decade
In 2010, Eli Lilly/Boehringer Ingelheim’s Cymbalta supplanted Pfizer’s Lyrica as the market- and patient-share leader in the U.S. Fibromyalgia market, according to findings from decision resources.
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Body painter fights to overcome pain
A profile of Sam Wheeler, a New Zealand body artist with Fibromyalgia.
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New hope for fighting Fibromyalgia pain
A muscle relaxant, Cyclobenzaprine, may ease Fibromyalgia pain.
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High court sides with sick 11-year-old, clears block to medical torts
Chronically ill welcome high court decision; defense attorneys warn of ‘junk science’ in court.
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Growth hormone treatment helpful in Fibromyalgia
Several earlier studies have shown that growth hormone (GH) deficiency is common in FMS — and that treatment with GH can be helpful. A new study adds more evidence.
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The brain-gut connection in Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
New research demonstrates that bacteria in the digestive tract can have a direct influence on neurotransmitter function in the brain.
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Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain LIFE™ magazine announced
The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association today released the inaugural issue of Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain LIFE™, the bi-monthly digital magazine for, by and about fibromyalgia and related chronic pain communities.
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TONIX advances in nighttime Fibromyalgia meds released
In new research released this week, TONIX Pharmaceuticals has shared news that the very first drug being developed for night time usage in the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome (FM), named cyclobenzaprine (CBP), is working on improving the condition's core symptoms.
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Massage as part of a multidisciplinary treatment program for Fibromyalgia
Massage therapy and other touch therapies, including craniosacral and myofascial release, have been found through research to reduce pain, anxiety and stiffness associated with Fibromyalgia.
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Vagus nerve stimulation shows early promise in Fibromyalgia
An open-label phase 1/2 trial of patients with treatment-resistant fibromyalgia shows that a therapy called vagus nerve stimulation is safe and effective and may be a useful treatment addition.
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Abnormal brain signals and Fibromyalgia symptoms
Recent research out of Korea has linked abnormalities in 2 regions of the brain with fibromyalgia pain.
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Among turmeric's benefits: easing Fibromyalgia pain
An article about the health benefits of turmeric.
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Bringing new life to comedy
A profile of New Zealand comedian Pauline Toye.
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The Disabled Equestrian – determination to follow a dream
An article by Robynn "Bobbie" Dinse about her life with Fibromyalgia.
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To work or not to work with Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
When do you know it's time to quit work and go on disability?
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Living with a double burden: Meanings of pain for women with Fibromyalgia
The results of a study about the impact of Fibromyalgia on women that was published in the International Journal of Qualitative Studies of Health and Well-being.
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Dressing with Fibromyalgia: do your clothes cause you pain?
An article by Karen lee Richards about the clothing problems facing Fibromyalgia sufferers.
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Do FM sufferers have lower pain thresholds?
Some pain researchers have put forth a theory that people with Fibromyalgia have a lower threshold for pain because of increased sensitivity in the brain to pain signals.
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Hypnosis, guided imagery, and Fibromyalgia
According to a recent systematic review published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, hypnosis and guided imagery may not improve fibromyalgia-related quality of life.
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Fibromyalgia: the facts
It's one of the most-searched health terms on the internet, but what exactly is Fibromyalgia?
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Back-to-school time with Fibromyalgia & CFS
Tips from About.com's Adrienne Dellwo.
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EEOC sues Children's Hospital Colorado
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing Children's Hospital Colorado, claiming the hospital discriminated against a job applicant because of her Fibromyalgia.
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Unsolicited advice about Fibromyalgia & CFS
Those of us with fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS) seem to be advice about our illness from people who (usually) mean well but don't have a clue what they're talking about.
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Looking for new ways to ease the pain of Fibromyalgia
Audio and transcript of an episode of the Voice of America's Science in the News radio program.
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Pharmacotherapy of Fibromyalgia
Research results published in the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy.
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Wild about flours: Local mom goes totally organic
A profile of Fibromyalgia sufferer Kathrine Wehrung.
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Autism risk from Fibromyalgia and CFS drugs
A new study suggests that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) taken during pregnancy may increase your risk of having a baby with an autism spectrum disorder.
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Are women monopolizing Fibromyalgia?
Contrary to popular belief, women do not have a monopoly when it comes to suffering from Fibromyalgia. Men and children are not spared from this disease.
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Distinguishing Fibromyalgia from Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus in clinical questionnaires
An analysis of the revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR) and its variant, the Symptom Impact Questionnaire (SIQR), along with pain locations.
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Poll: Onset type in Fibromyalgia & CFS
What was the beginning of your illness like?
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Lyme Disease in Fibromyalgia & CFS
Dr. W. Ian Lipkin aka the "Virus Hunter," who is currently involved in two CFS studies including one on XMRV, recently spoke at the Whittemore Peterson Institute.
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Nerve-zapping implants could relieve Fibromyalgia
After 15 years of battling fibromyalgia with medication and exercise, Lisa Simpson still had cramping, spasms, and pain all over her body.
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Is autism related to CFS and Fibromyalgia?
The nutrient L-carnitine appears effective in treating all three.
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Current pain treatments don't work, Fibromyalgia expert says
In a new paper published in the British medical journal The Lancet, authors Dennis C. Turk, Ph.D., and colleagues from the University of Washington, Seattle,assert that current treatments for chronic, non-cancer-related pain are, simply, ineffective.
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Inquest: Fibromyalgia sufferer killed on level crossing
Inquest hears how victim, 58, looked up seconds before impact.
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Fibromyalgia on The Doctors
Fibromyalgia was featured on an episode of US TV show The Doctors.
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Brain fog in CFS and Fibromyalgia
Brain fog is a classic part of CFS and fibromyalgia.
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Fibromyalgia prompts woman to write book
A profile of Linda Mullinax and the Fibromyalgia that prompted her to write a book about her experiences.
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Is an enzyme called GAD responsible for Fibromyalgia?
A recently published hypothesis raises the possibility that an enzyme involved in type-1 diabetes may also be an underlying cause of Fibromyalgia.
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Effective treatment of Fibromyalgia requires multimodal treatment strategies
Treatment of Fibromyalgia requires a multidimensional approach that addresses patient symptoms, as well as psychosocial, behavioral, and physical factors, a panel of experts said at the American Pain Society's 30th Annual Scientific Meeting.
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Author puts down pen to raise funds
A UK author is using his experience in the world of print to raise money for charities that help people living with the same medical condition afflicting his youngest daughter.
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Sodium oxybate for Fibromyalgia
Sodium oxybate was shown to be effective in patients with both moderate to severe fibromyalgia symptoms, according to an analysis presented at the American Pain Society's 30th Annual Scientific Meeting.
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Diseases That Get No Respect Show
An episode of a US radio show that focuses on "diseases that get no respect", such as Fibromyalgia.
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Dance for a 'fibro' cure
An article about a dance fundraiser for sufferers of Fibromyalgia.
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Northwest Portland artist painting mural to beautify neighborhood
A profile of Fibromyalgia sufferer Tara Stansberry who is using her artistic abilities for her neighbourhood.
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My life with Fibromyalgia
An article by Don Sorensen about his life with Fibromyalgia.
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The puzzle of Fibromyalgia
Millions of Americans suffer from Fibromyalgia, but who knows the causes – or if there is even a cure?
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The permanent flu
A profile of US Fibromyalgia sufferer Becca Southwick.
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Fibromyalgia to cause 'bone-crushing fatigue'
A profile of US Fibromyalgia sufferer Laurel Wright.
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Miss La Mesa breaks silence on her Fibromyalgia
US newspaper La Mesa Patch, which focuses on news from the Californian city of La Mesa, has an article written by Katie Martin, the current winner of the Miss La Mesa competition, about her Fibromyalgia.
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Lucinda to climb Kilimanjaro with five amputees
A UK student who suffers chronic fatigue and joint inflammation will climb Kilimanjaro with five amputees, after forging an inspirational friendship with the most wounded British soldier to survive battle.
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Walk to Cure FM
A fundraiser from the National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association.
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Life of pain is now past
A profile of Marilynn Graham who has embarked on her second decade living with fibromyalgia.
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How to ease Fibromyalgia pain when traveling
Advice on travelling with Fibromyalgia.
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Do horses get Fibromyalgia?
A veterinarian believes she has identified a form of Fibromyalgia in horses in her practice.
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Five common 'no no's' for people with Fibromyalgia
Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum outlines five common "no no's" people mistakenly do when trying to manage Fibromyalgia.
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'ChronicBabe' blogs about pains of Fibromyalgia
A profile of Jenni Prokopy, creator of the ChronicBabe.com health blog.
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Mum refused food aid under tough new rules
A New Zealand solo mother has been refused a food grant to feed her children because of tight new rules for hardship payments.
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Fibromyalgia researcher reveals secrets of a painful mystery
A profile of Fibromyalgia specialist Dr. Jon Russell, a Union College alum living in Texas who spent his career tilting against a malady many colleagues regarded like windmills.
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A Fibromyalgia doctor steps out: an interview with Dr. Dantini
An interview with Fobromyalgia specialist Daniel C. Dantini, M.D..
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US singer Tony Terry talks about Fibromyalgia
The Fox network's MyFox Houston has a video (with accompanying text) featuring US singer Tony Terry who talks about how both he and his wife struggle with Fibromyalgia.
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U.S. Fibromyalgia patients currently taking an approved therapy are more likely to...
Approximately 40% of surveyed patients taking an approved therapy indicate they are “very unlikely” to ask their doctor to switch their therapy in the next year, compared with more than half of surveyed patients taking an off-label treatment.
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B.C. announces $2 million to study fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, chronic fatigue
Health officials in British Columbia announced $2 million for a study and new centre that will focus on screening, diagnoses and treatment of patients with fibromyalgia, Lyme disease and chronic fatigue syndrome.
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Relationship between gene variant and Fibromyalgia
Research results published in The Journal of Rheumatology.
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Xyrem not recommended for Fibromyalgia in Europe
UCB announced today that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) informed UCB that Xyrem® (sodium oxybate) will not be recommended as a treatment for fibromyalgia syndrome in adults.
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Validation of new symptom-based Fibromyalgia criteria for IBS co-morbidity studies
The results of a study to determine the diagnostic validity of new symptom-based criteria in patients with FMS and/or IBS using the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria as a gold standard
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Get some sleep: Fibromyalgia raises restless leg risk
A study showed that the prevalence of Restles Leg Syndrome was approximately 10 times higher in participants with Fibromyalgia than in the group of control subjects.
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Fibromyalgia sufferers search for answers
Gaa Holdiman had some information to share and wondered what knowledge others had about her misunderstood condition.
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Putting a face on Fibromyalgia
Glenda Smith, of Mt. Mesa, was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 1989 at the age of 42. Since then she has had to contend with excruciating pain on a nearly daily basis.
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Underfunding of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome research
The medical community has been aware of fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) for decades, but we have incredibly few answers.
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Artist pushes through the fog
Painting is not just a hobby for artist Patricia Hill. For her, it’s therapy.
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Role model Stacey
As a young girl Amy Stacey struggled with the demands of being a young carer and coping with school life. Since then she has been determined to raise awareness of the role in schools by producing a DVD.
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Dealing with dismissive attitude towards Fibromyalgia and CFS
Adrienne Dellwo discusses an unhelpfully common problem for many people with ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia.
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Chronic pain sufferers push for treatment
An article from Canadian newspaper The Sarnia Observer that focuses on Carol Huxley and her struggles with Fibromyalgia.
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Local problems for citizens with ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia
A disabled woman has called for roadworks in Bicester town centre to be made more pedestrian friendly. And a Newmains mum-of-three has hit out at North Lanarkshire Council – after her car was severely damaged by a pothole.
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A survey on living with invalidation of Fibromyalgia
Caroline Kenny, a psychologist in clinical training at the National University of Ireland, Galway, has launched an international online survey to investigate how much Fibromyalgia is treated with disbelief.
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Five celebrities with Fibromyalgia
Five celebrities with Fibromyalgia.
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Seven conditions often mistaken for Fibromyalgia
If you talk with a room full of fibromyalgia patients, you're likely to hear quite a few stories describing years of uncertainty prior to finally receiving a fibromyalgia diagnosis.
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Detection of potential markers of Fibromyalgia in saliva
The results of a study that carried out a proteomic analysis of the whole saliva of FM patients in order to evaluate salivary biomarkers.
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Pacing for special events: slaying the dragon of post-exertional malaise
Pacing is a challenge during normal times, but can be especially difficult for non-routine events, which include vacations, holiday celebrations, moving and remodeling, having dinner guests or houseguests or even, for some people, leaving the house for a doctor's appointment.
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Poll: Sensitivities in Fibromyalgia & CFS
A key component of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, according to many researchers, is central sensitization.
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Blue Telescope wins event design award
US company Blue Telescope has been given an award for an interactive device that can educate physicians about the diagnosis of fibromyalgia.
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Workplace bullying, stress, and Fibromyalgia
Article author David Yamada has had conversations with three women who have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, and each has experienced severe bullying and heavy-duty stress at work.
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Oxytocin may offer benefits in treatment of chronic pain
There is now research evidence that the hormone oxytocin has a valuable role to play in healing fibromylgia in addition to other maladies.
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Physician attitudes about Fibromyalgia
A published report outlines many reasons doctors give to justify why they view Fibromyalgia in such a poor light.
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Handgrip strength test as a complementary tool in the assessment of Fibromyalgia severity in women
The results of a test to determine the ability of handgrip strength test to discriminate between presence and absence of fibromyalgia (FM) and FM severity in women.
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Women living with Fibromyalgia may top number with diabetes
Athena Champneys is no stranger to questions about fibromyalgia, the illness that leaves her feeling wiped out and in pain.
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Study probes obesity link to Fibromyalgia
A new study in The Journal of Pain reports there is close association between obesity and disability in fibromyalgia patients.
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The pain suffered by Fibromyalgia patients
A survey unearths findings on the burden of chronic pain in fibromyalgia patients.
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Mindfulness therapy no help in Fibromyalgia trial
A program aimed at easing stress with meditation and yoga may not be much help for people with the chronic-pain condition fibromyalgia, a recent study suggests.
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Nerve-zapping implants may help Fibromyalgia pain
An article about a new treatment known as peripheral nerve stimulation.
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Woman's struggle brings disease to light
When Charles Town resident Claudia Patterson first started experiencing the symptoms of fibromyalgia, one of her biggest fears was that she would have to abandon the stage.
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My Fibro story: "The Golden Boy"
An article by Ben Ryan about how he has dealt with contracting Fibromyalgia.
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Holidays and alcohol with Fibromyalgia and CFS
A champagne toast, a hot buttered rum ... these things sound great during the holidays, but for many of us with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, that festive drink can make symptoms a whole lot worse.
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Survey suggests doctors need to be more familiar with Fibromyalgia
Results of a national survey of women who have fibromyalgia show that it takes too long to be diagnosed.
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Possible genetic dysregulation in pediatric CFS
Research results published in the journal Psychology.
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Bacteria tied to Fibromyalgia?
New research published in Clinical Rheumatology suggests a link between fibromyalgia and infection with a bacteria called heliobacter pylori, or H pylori.
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Researchers aiming to find relation between Fibromyalgia and Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Scientists are currently conducting studies to evaluate whether there is a predisposition for the development of fibromyalgia in patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, according to ProHealth.
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Generic version of Fibromyalgia drug 'tentatively approved'
A generic form of the fibromyalgia drug Cymbalta (duloxetine) has received tentative approval from the U.S. FDA.
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Disabled mother and daughter get help with home
Trina and Patricia Sanzchez were homeless until recently, when the Season of Sharing Fund helped Trina pay the first month's rent on a ground-floor apartment in Vallejo.
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Yoga helps relieve Fibromyalgia symptoms
Practicing mind-body yoga exercises, including stretches and meditation, may help women to manage symptoms of fibromyalgia, a chronic pain syndrome.
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Recovering from flares with Fibromyalgia & CFS
A lot of us with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome have flares (when symptoms are bad) and remissions (when symptoms are lighter.) While a lot of different things can trigger flares, stress and overexertion are among the most common.
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Milnacipran effective for Fibromyalgia independent of depression
Milnacipran improves pain and global status independent of changes in depressive symptoms, and reduces the overall severity of symptoms in patients with fibromyalgia (FM), according to analyses from a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial.
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Delay in diagnosis significantly impact lives of patients with Fibromyalgia, new survey reports
National findings reveal greater awareness, earlier diagnosis, and support help reduce daily life challenges.
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Bioenergy receives warning over medical foods
The FDA issued a warning letter to Bioenergy Inc. regarding the marketing of its Corvalen® products as medical foods, informing the company it does not believe the products meet the statutory definition of a medical food per federal regulations.
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Mind-body connection in Fibromyalgia patients studied
Fibromyalgia patients often seek massage and other touch therapies to alleviate pain, and research has shown massage eases symptoms, decreases pain and improves sleep in fibromyalgia patients.
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Device calms Fibromyalgia symptoms
Electrodes placed on the scalp to deliver weak, high-frequency currents significantly reduced symptoms of fibromyalgia in a double-blind, sham-controlled trial, a researcher said here.
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Family that endures much suffering perseveres with thankfulness, an amazing outlook
Where so I start? The mother battles fibromyalgia and endures daily pain. The dad is on his second bout with skin cancer, suffers from kidney stones and is recovering from surgery for a hernia caused by having to constantly lift a son who has a deadly disease. An older brother’s health is in serious flux.
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University researcher will receive millions for Fibromyalgia study
The CFIDS Associations of America is hosting a series of seminars broadcast over the web, “webinars,” on topics of high interest to people with CFS, loved ones and health care professionals.
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Restless leg syndrome prevalence increases among Fibromyalgia sufferers
Adults who have fibromyalgia may be more likely to develop restless leg syndrome, according to findings published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
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Sensory Overload: Sources and Strategies
An article about dealing with sensory overload.
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Regular exercise may provide pain relief for adolescents with Fibromyalgia
Young people who have developed fibromyalgia may alleviate painful side effects by exercising regularly, according to findings published in The Journal of Pain.
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Fatigue in Fibromyalgia: a conceptual model informed by patient interviews
Research in order to better understand aspects of fatigue that might be unique to FM as well as the impact it has on patients' lives.
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Fibromyalgia sufferer on The Dr Oz Show
Audience member Mary Louise was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and has the Epstein Bar Virus [sic].
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Right and wrong gifts for someone with Fibromyalgia and CFS
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo discusses an awkward problem.
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Living with Fibromyalgia: take steps to limit your pain
An article from the San Mateo Daily Journal about strategies to elp minimise symptoms of Fibromyalgia.
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You're not alone! Strange symptoms of Fibromyalgia & CFS
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo reports on unusual symptoms reported with ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia.
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Anger amplifies clinical pain in women with and without Fibromyalgia
Researchers from Utrecht University who studied the effect of negative emotions on pain perception in women with and without fibromyalgia found that anger and sadness amplified pain equally in both groups.
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Study shows difference between Fibromyalgia and major depression
People with fibromyalgia have long battled assumptions that they're "just depressed," but a new study demonstrates a distinct difference between fibromyalgia and major depressive disorder.
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Health Matters Show
The Health Matters Show is a large online resource "for people who want to get well from Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome".
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Westford resident's vision grew as energy faded
In 2005 when Mary McAvoy was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, physical limitations narrowed her world, but she somehow found a creative way to counter-balance the loss with a new-found joy in nature.
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Limited evidence supports use of complementary and alternative medicines for Fibromyalgia
Are complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) effective in treating patients with fibromyalgia?
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Tai Chi reported to ease Fibromyalgia
The ancient Chinese practice of tai chi may be effective as a therapy for fibromyalgia, according to a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
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FBI agent, 19 others vote against Jazz Pharma's drug for Fibromyalgia
An FDA panel of outside experts voted against expanding the use of Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ narcolepsy drug to fibromyalgia, in part because of its potential as a street drug.
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Complex brain networks may lead to pain intensity in Fibromyalgia patients
A brain disorder associated with fibromyaglia may cause intense pain episodes, according to a study conducted by Massachusetts General Hospital and the University of Michigan.
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Why Fibromyalgia has a credibility problem
On top of their daily struggle with pain, fibromyalgia patients are sometimes forced to fight another battle—convincing doctors, friends, coworkers, and others that their condition is real and that their pain is not all in their head.
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Fibromyalgia and pregnancy
Women who suffer from fibromyalgia can still enjoy a happy and healthy pregancy.
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Positive results reported in Fibromyalgia drug trial
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo reports on the encouraging results of a new drug trial.
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Starspangled battle for champion horse
The dream of owning world champion racehorse Starspangledbanner has become a nightmare for ailing Michelle Massey.
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Problems with doctors and getting a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and CFS
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo discusses a problem facing people with ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia.
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New criteria proposed for diagnosing Fibromyalgia
The American College of Rheumatology is proposing a new set of diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia that includes common symptoms such as fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive problems, as well as pain.
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Spanish court case
A judge in Barcelona, Spain, has passed a sentence that recognizes, for the first time, that the full disability of a woman with Fibromyalgia and MCS was due to an environmental accident that happened in the industrial area of the town of L'Ametlla del Vallès (near Barcelona).
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IBS & food sensitivities in Fibromyalgia & CFS
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo discusses overlapping symptoms of ME/CFS/FM and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
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Public meeting swamped by 300-plus advice seekers
When a coalition of pain groups organized a public information session on fibromyalgia in London, they were expecting a turnout of about 35 people. Instead, more than 300 registered.
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New findings: acupuncture for symptoms of Fibromyalgia & CFS
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo discusses new findings about acupuncture and its potential use in helping treat ME/CFS/FM.
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Injuries and slow healing with Fibromyalgia and CFS
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo discusses a problematic aspect of ME/CFS/FM.
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Managing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia: A Seven-Part Plan
The CFIDS & Fibromyalgia Self-Help Program announces the free online edition of "Managing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia: A Seven-Part Plan" by Bruce Campbell, Ph.D..
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New criteria proposed for diagnosing Fibromyalgia suggests no longer focusing on tender points
The American College of Rheumatology is proposing a new set of diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia that includes common symptoms such as fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive problems, as well as pain.
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Flexible doses of duloxetine provide greater pain reduction vs placebo for in-patients with Fibromyalgia
Patients with fibromyalgia reported feeling much better and experienced greater pain reduction with flexible doses of duloxetine compared with placebo.
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International Awareness Day
Today is International ME/CFS Awareness Day and National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.
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Laughter instead of exercise for Fibromyalgia & CFS?
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo reports on the cheerful results of a recent study.
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Finding your energy envelope
CFIDS & Fibromyalgia Self-Help has a two-part article by Bruce Campbell about understanding and working within your limits with ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia.
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Laser treatment for Fibromyalgia
American laser manufacturer MicroLight Corp. of America has issued a press release about its latest model.
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Fibromyalgia affects mental health of those diagnosed and their spouses, MU study finds
In a new study, University of Missouri researchers are examining how the diagnosis of Fibromyalgia can affect marriages.
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New reliable method based on patients' gait helps to diagnose fibromyalgia
Recent research from Spain's University of Granada has discovered a new way to help diagnose Fibromyalgia.
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Musicians tune up for health group
An article from Canada's Kingston This Week about the Canta Arya School for Strings.
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Grocery shopping with Fibromyalgia & CFS
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo discusses the difficulties of grocery shoppping for people with ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia.
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Effects of acupuncture to treat fibromyalgia
Research from the medical journal Chinese Medicine.
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Protecting your liver with Fibromyalgia & CFS
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo has written an article about the things people with ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia can do to avoid liver damage.
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Fibromyalgia in children and teens
ProHealth has an article by Dr Mark J Pellegrino about Fibromyalgia in younger people.
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Fibromyalgia study involves medication and conversation
HealthCanal.com reports on a Fibromyalgia study involving the combination of medication and conversation.
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Doing housework with Fibromyalgia & CFS
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo has an article about meeting the challenges of housework for people with ME/CFS/ Fibromyalgia.
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Fibromyalgia Pain & 'Situational Narcissism'
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo has an interesting article about behaviour that can come about as a result of chronic pain.
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Shelly Quarmby
UK singer/songwriter Shelly Quarmby has released a six-song EP entitled Change and proceeds from the sale of one of the tracks will go towards Fibromyalgia Association of the United Kingdom.
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Slow breathing can reduce chronic pain
About.com's Carol and Richard Eustice report the results of research into the benefits of slow breathing for people with chronic pain such as Fibromyalgia.
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Carnitine for Fibromyalgia and CFS
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo talks about the potential benefits of carnitine.
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Debunking myths
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo has an article about the ways people can combat the perception of Fibromyalgia and CFS as mere laziness.
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Consumer advocates petition FDA to ban Fibromyalgia drug
ProHealth reports on moves by Public Citizen, a Washington, DC-based nonprofit public health advocacy organization, to have Savella banned.
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Missense mutations in the MEFV gene
PLoS One has published a research article on a faulty gene in people with Fibromyalgia.
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The false promise of miracle cures
The Canary Report has reprinted a two-part article about products such as amygdala retraining that claim to cure diseases such as ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity.
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New online survey on children with Fibromyalgia: participants wanted
ProHealth reports on a new survey.
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New Year's resolutions with Fibromyalgia & CFS
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo has some advice for the New Year.
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KatZen album
US group KatZen has released an album entitled Overcome which highlights the struggle that lead singer Tamara Cimmerian has had with Fibromyalgia.
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World map of CFS and Fibromyalgia
PR.com reports on a world map of CFS and Fibromyalgia.
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FDA gets application for new Fibromyalgia drug
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo reports on a potential new drug for Fibromyalgia.
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Early diagnosis vital
The Star Online has an article about the advantages of early diagnosis with Fibromyalgia.
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The relationship between Fibromyalgia and the MCS
The Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology has published a research paper that demonstrated the links between Fibromyalgia and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity.
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Researchers touch on something new
US newspaper the Times Union has an article about new research that may help expand our knowledge of Fibromyalgia.
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Drugs affecting the central nervous system effective against fibromyalgia, study finds
The Medical Report has an article on a thesis indicating drugs that can possibly alleviate Fibromyalgia symptoms.
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Milnacipran and Fibromyalgia
MedPage Today reports on the results of a double-blind trial involving the antidepressant milnacipran (brand name Savella) and its success in helping reduce the symptoms of Fibromyalgia.
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Social media for Fibromyalgia & CFS
Adrienne Dellwo discusses social networking and ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia.
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Legitimacy of fibromyalgia still a contentious point
The Richmond Times-Dispatch has reprinted an even-handed article from the Sam McManis from The Sacramento Bee about Fibromyalgia.
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Can music ease Fibromyalgia pain?
Adrienne Dellwo reports on some remarkable research results involving music and its effectiveness in alleviating Fibromyalgia pain.
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Rheumatismo special on Fibromyalgia
The Italian journal Rheumatismo has published 77 pages of special reports on Fibromyalgia.
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Evidence of chiropractic treatment for fibromyalgia "insufficient"
The UK's Arthritis Research Campaign reports on a review of medical literature involving chiropractic treatments being used on Fibromyalgia patients.
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Chronic pain plaintiff awarded millions
CBC News reports on a Canadian woman who was awarded $3.5 million after developing Fibromyalgia following a fall in hospital.
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Pain Meds for Fibromyalgia: Poll Results
Adrienne Dellwo conducted an informal poll on what types of pain medications were used by people with Fibromyalgia.
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Sodium Oxybate for Fibromyalgia
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo reports on promising research involving sodium oxybate for Fibromyalgia.
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Salon says your pain is imaginary
The Feministe blog has a scathing review of an article that appeared in the online magazine, Salon.
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Nutritional Approaches in Fibromyalgia
Dr Mark Pellegrino has an interesting article about the importance of nutrition in helping to deal with Fibromyalgia.
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Treating Fibromyalgia Pain: Medication Options
WebMD has published a feature article on medications available to those Fibromyalgia.
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History of Fibromyalgia
The Fibromyalgia Resource Center has a history of the disease.
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Epidemiology, costs, and the economic burden of fibromyalgia
The journal Arthritis Research & Therapy has published an article entitled "Epidemiology, costs, and the economic burden of fibromyalgia" by Michael Spaeth.
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Prevalence of fibromyalgia in low socioeconomic status population
7thSpace has reprinted an article that was first published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.
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Fertility and Fibromyalgia
Planet Thrive's vitality 101: cfs and fibromyalgia solutions section recently had a question about possible fertility problems for people with Fibromyalgia.
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How to dress for less Fibromyalgia pain
About.com's Adrienne Dellwo has written a helpful article on tips for dressing if you have Fibromyalgia.
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Brain imaging study sheds light on Fibromyalgia
HealthDay News reports on a "link found between gray matter and dopamine levels in patients."
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Fibromyalgia: recent study shows elevated levels of eotaxin
The HEIRS Environmental Illness Research Blog reports on elevated levels on eotaxin in Fibromyalgia patients.
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Improvement in Fibromyalgia Symptoms Sustained for 1 Year With Milnacipran
Kristina Rebelo reports on a one-year study that found the antidepressant milnacipran (brand name Savella) helped reduce symptoms of Fibromyalgia.
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New Fibromyalgia video
National Fibromyalgia Association and Pfizer have produced a video that features the Association's president, Lynne Matallana, and Kim Dupree Jones, PhD, RN, FNP.
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Juvenile Fibromyalgia research
Dr Ritchie Shoemaker was a speaker at the 9th International IACFS/ME Research and Clinical Conference.
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Another Fibromyalgia news item video
In addition to our other news item about Fibromyalgia being reported on a TV news program, WLUC TV6 also has a news item on video about the disease.
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Fibromyalgia news item video
FOX 7 News in the US had a recent news item about Fibromyalgia.
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Men with Fibromyalgia
Here is a list of links that focuses on Fibromyalgia as it affects men.
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Do Sports Creams Rub the Pain Away?
The New York Times has an article about the use of sports creams for muscular pain.
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Gastrointestinal Symptoms Common in Fibromyalgia
Modern Medicine reports that "Nearly all fibromyalgia patients had functional gastrointestinal disorder, compared to 39 percent of study controls".
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Arizona Trail for Fibromyalgia
A US woman by the name of Sirena has completed a marathon walk to raise awareness of Fibromyalgia.
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Fibromyalgia discussed on "The Doctors"
US TV program The Doctors discussed Fibromyalgia on a recent episode.
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Marion Fibromyalgia/ME/CFS/MCS Networking Café Club meetings
The Marion Fibromyalgia/ME/CFS/MCS Networking Café Club has changed the address of its meetings.
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Southern Chronic Illness Links Network meetings
The Bridges and Pathways Institute Inc / Southern Chronic Illness Links Network is an organisation that provides support for people with CFS and Fibromyalgia.
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International Awareness Day
Today is International ME/CFS Awareness Day and National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.
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Survey: Fibromyalgia and food
Jacquie Mayes, a nutritional therapist from the UK, has published the results of a survey she undertook asking the question: “Fibromyalgia: is there a link between symptoms and foods consumed?”
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Fibromyalgia, CFS & The Elimination Diet
About.com’s Adrienne Dellwo asks: “Have you tried an elimination diet?”
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Coping with Fibromyalgia – massage chairs help
Massage therapist Steve Esquire has written an article about the potential benefits of having a massage chair.
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Study suggests Fibromyalgia associated with malabsorption
About.com’s Adrienne Dellwo reports on her Fibromyalgia & CFS Blog that people with Fibromyalgia may have problems absorbing various amino acids.
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Injections of lidocaine 'show good results in fibromyalgia patients'
The UK’s Arthritis Research Campaign reports on research results published in the medical journal Clinical Rheumatology that show a marked improvement in Fibromyalgia patients when given injections of lidocaine, a drug used primarily in dentistry and minor surgery.
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Fibromyalgia featured on US TV news
Fibromyalgia was recently featured on US TV news program WXYZ-TV/Detroit.
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Combination therapy eases fibromyalgia symptoms
Reuters reports that “a review of previous clinical trial results shows that a multifaceted approach can be effective for treating fibromyalgia.”
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Study: Are Fibromyalgia patients as inactive as they say they are?
A small study compared two sets of people – one with Fibromyalgia and the other with rheumatoid arthritis – and found that both groups of people were symptomatically very similar.
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Impaired Language in Fibromyalgia & CFS
About.com’s Adrienne Dellwo has written an article about dysphasia, a language disorder where people have difficulty with names, places, numbers etc.
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The Down Side of Fibromyalgia & CFS Awareness
About.com’s Adrienne Dellwo makes an interesting point about the increasing awareness of ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia in the media.
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Fibromyalgia woman awarded payout in the US
SFGate reports that a US woman with fibromyalgia has been awarded a $US75,000 payout after the company she worked for, Georgia-Pacific, forced her to work unreasonable hours, disregarding her condition.
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OTC Drugs for Managing Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms
About.com’s Adrienne Dellwo asks: “What’s in your medicine cabinet? In addition to all of your prescription drugs and supplements, you might want to keep certain over-the-counter (OTC) meds on hand to help you manage symptoms of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.”
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Fibromyalgia on House
Fibromyalgia got a mention – albeit briefly – on a recent episode of the TV series House, broadcast on 19 January in the US.
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Research Finds Healthy Use For Tanning Beds As Pain Treatment
Despite the potential risks associated with tanning beds, Digtriad.com reports that “Ultraviolet light may help relieve pain in fibromyalgia syndrome patients, according to a preliminary study at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center conducted by dermatology, rheumatology, and public health sciences researchers.”
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Tea & Theanine for Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Adrienne Dellwo reports on the benefits of drinking tea – or, more specifically, an amino acid found in black and green tea that can help alleviate the symptoms of ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia.
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New study: antidepressants help patients with Fibromyalgia
Scientific American reports that “Drugs traditionally used to treat depression are also effective in easing widespread pain, sleep disturbances and dismal moods associated with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS)”.
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Fibromyalgia DVD
Fibromyalgia: Fitting the Pieces Together is a new documentary available on DVD which focuses on Sharon Ostalecki’s journey with the disease.
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The benefits of massage
Here are a couple of articles that discuss the benefits of massage for those with ME/CFS and/or Fibromyalgia.
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Twin Study suggests that Fibromyalgia Syndrome has a strong genetic background
The European Journal of Pain is about to publish the results of a study in which fibromyalgia symptoms appear to have a strong genetic component.
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Fibromyalgia video
YouTube has a video of a presentation on Fibromyalgia for primary care physicians.
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Why Don't Painkillers Work For People With Fibromyalgia?
If you’ve tried amitriptyline – or any other drug for that matter – and found that it didn’t help your symptoms, you’re not alone.
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Amitriptyline in the treatment of fibromyalgia
The medical journal Rheumatology has published a paper entitled “Amitriptyline in the treatment of fibromyalgia: a systematic review of its efficacy”.
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Know Fibro
Know Fibro is a new website with information and help about Fibromyalgia, and was created by Martha Beck, PhD, in association with National Fibromyalgia Association and Eli Lilly and Company.
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Fibromyalgia educational initiative launched in the US
In a concerted effort to raise awareness of fibromyalgia in the US, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, The Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing, and the National Fibromyalgia Association have banded together to launch the “Fibromyalgia Circle of Care Initiative”.
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Contribute your bit to a survey on chronic pain
Our friends in Queensland are circulating a survey which they’d like as many of us as possible to fill in.
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Living with Fibromyalgia documentary DVD
Living with Fibromyalgia is a feature-length documentary that has just been released on DVD.
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Brain dysfunction may explain fibromyalgia symptoms
Reuters India reports on a recent research paper that links dysfunction in a part of the brain known as the hippocampus to symptoms in fibromyalgia.
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Live chat Q&A with Dr Mark Pellegrino
ProHealth’s ImmuneSupport.com will be hosting a live chat Q&A with Fibromyalgia doctor, Mark Pellegrino, MD on Friday 19 September 2008 from 3 to 4pm Pacific Standard Time in the US.
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Guaifenesin for Fibromyalgia
The Vancouver Sun reports on the use of guaifenesin in helping alleviate symptoms of Fibromyalgia.
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Liverpool Daily Post article: “Struck down, but aftermath is striking”
The Liverpool Daily Post has an article about Madelaina Murthwaite, an artist with Fibromyalgia who has a new exhibition, Beauty Versus the Beast, which was created in order to raise awareness for the illness.
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Fibromyalgia: Catalan Government passes Resolution
We’ve received a message from Hope4all about Spain’s Catalan Government passing a resolution to “organize health services” for people with ME/CFS/FM.
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Fibromyalgia SA Education & Information Meeting
Here are the details for the next Fibromyalgia SA Education & Information Meeting.
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Chronic Pain and Sex: a Couple's Gentle Battle With Fibromyalgia
ABC News has a helpful article about a problem facing a lot of people with Fibromyalgia: coping with intimacy and chronic pain.
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World ME & FM Prayer and Meditation Day
In an event that coincides with ME/CFS International Awareness Day, World ME & FM Prayer and Meditation Day (also known as time2link) occurs today between 12 noon 12:30pm.
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A New Fibromyalgia Remedy: Antiviral Drugs
U.S. News & World Report has published a news article about a treatment option for fibromyalgia involving antiviral drugs.
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A Plan to Reduce Fibromyalgia Pain
The Mayo Clinic publishes the Mayo Clinic Health Letter, a monthly newsletter that highlights various health topics.
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Failure to Diagnose Fibromyalgia Costs Taxpayers and Overburdens the Healthcare System
The American Chronicle’s Lourdes Salvador reports on researchers who have calculated the financial burden on sufferers – and society in general – caused by Fibromyalgia.
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World ME & FM Prayer and Meditation Day
We’ve had a message from Suzanne Olivante, head of time2link, about an upcoming worldwide day of prayer and meditation.
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Cortisol may alleviate chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia symptoms: study
CBC News reports that “Sufferers of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome may see significant relief from their symptoms when administered the stress hormone cortisol, finds a new study.”
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Fibromyalgia ads stir conflict: Is it a disease?
mlive.com’s Ann Arbor Business Review has published a news article about how a TV commercial for a new fibromyalgia medication, Lyrica, has sparked a controversy in the US.
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Pain In Fibromyalgia Is Linked To Changes In Brain Molecule
ScienceDaily reports that “Researchers at the University of Michigan Health System have found a key linkage between pain and a specific brain molecule”.
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FibroMen Support Group
Although Fibromyalgia is a disease affected predominantly by women at a ratio of anywhere between 7:1, 9:1, and 20:1 (depending on your source), men do suffer from it.
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More on the Fibromyalgia debate
Three days ago we reported on an article published in The New York Times about a debate currently going on in the US about Fibromyalgia which appears to stem from the approval of Lyrica, a drug used for the disease.
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New York Times article on drug approved for Fibromyalgia
The New York Times has published an article on a potential controversy involving a new drug, Lyrica, which was recently approved in the US for dealing with Fibromyalgia pain.
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Mayo Clinic: Fibromyalgia Tips video
The Mayo Clinic has a short video on managing Fibromyalgia.
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Recommendations for persons with CFS (or Fibromyalgia) who are anticipating surgery
ME/CFS specialist, Dr Charles W Lapp, has written an article outlining suggestions and recommendations for anyone with ME/CFS or Fibromyalgia and about to have surgery.
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Charity calendar to raise awareness of Fibromyalgia
A calendar is being produced to raise awareness of Fibromyalgia.
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Social Support and Fibromyalgia Research
A new research study focusing on fibromyalgia is underway at Victoria University.
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Help-With-Arthritis-Pain.com
A website that may be of interest to those with pain associated with ME/CFS or fibromyalgia is Help-With-Arthritis-Pain.com.
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Women and Fibromyalgia
Author Barbara A Keddy, RN, PhD, has published a book entitled Women and Fibromyalgia: Living with an Invisible Dis-ease.
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CFIDS & Fibromyalgia Self-Help website
CFIDS & Fibromyalgia Self-Help is a US non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and fibromyalgia.
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American Family Physician: Fibromyalgia
The latest issue of American Family Physician has a comprehensive article on Fibromyalgia.
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Fibromyalgia information session
Fibromyalgia SA is providing an information session on Sunday 5 August 2007 at the Arthritis Foundation in Fullarton.
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Funding cuts
Arthritis SA has sent a letter to members and others. The letter outlines funding cuts, and the figures that they quote are astonishing in terms of cuts to a service that many of our members (particularly those with Fibromyalgia) use currently.
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2006
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Fibromyalgia & CFS Self-Management Toolkit Program
This program is two hours, weekly for eight weeks. The course starts June 21, 2006.
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FM/ME/CFS Toolkit Self-Management Program
The Southern Chronic Illness Links Network presents a series of courses beginning in March designed for the special needs of people with complex chronic illnesses such as Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS chronic fatigue syndromes.
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Acupuncture effective for fibromyalgia
HealthDay reports that people with fibromyalgia have found short-term benefits with acupuncture.
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Fibromyalgia SA seminar
Fibromyalgia SA will be presenting a seminar entitled “Conventional and Complementary Pathways to Living Life Better with Fibromyalgia” on July 3.
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Fibromyalgia SA seminars
Our friends at Fibromyalgia SA are presenting two seminars.
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Registered Charity 3104
Inc supports the needs of sufferers of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and related illnesses. We do this by providing services and information to members.