Print
Email
Bookmark
RSS
Biological Link Between Pain And Fatigue Discovered
A recent study reveals a
biological link between pain
and fatigue and may help
explain why more women than
men are diagnosed with
chronic pain and fatigue
... > full story
Pain In Fibromyalgia Is Linked To Changes In Brain Molecule
Researchers have found a key
linkage between pain and a
specific brain molecule, a
discovery that lends new
insight into fibromyalgia,
an often-baffling chronic
... > full story
Why Don't Painkillers Work For People With Fibromyalgia?
New research shows that
people with fibromyalgia
were found to have reduced
binding ability of a type of
receptor in the brain that
is the target of opioid
... > full story
Further Legitimization Of Fibromyalgia As A True Medical Condition
Fibromyalgia, a chronic,
widespread pain in muscles
and soft tissues accompanied
by fatigue, is a fairly
common condition that does
not manifest any structural
... > full story
Browse News Stories
1 to 10 of 32 stories
view headlines only
-
Fibromyalgia Pain Linked With Central Nervous System Disorder
June 3, 2008 — Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that causes widespread pain and tenderness throughout the body. A new study, published in The Journal of Pain, shows that fibromyalgia is associated with ... > full story -
Fibromyalgia: The Invisible Disease
May 14, 2008 — "Drug approved. Is disease real?" "Does it really exist or is it all in women's heads?" "The doctors are in. The jury is out. " The New York Times headlines rankle Barbara Keddy. For more than 40 ... > full story -
Fibromyalgia Affects Women More Often Than Men
April 26, 2008 — Are you exhausted? Do you have pain all over but can't figure out what's wrong? If so, you may be suffering from fibromyalgia, a chronic condition that causes exhaustion, sleep disturbances and ... > full story -
A Regular Dip In The Pool Could Benefit Fibromyalgia Sufferers
February 25, 2008 — Patients suffering from fibromyalgia could benefit significantly from regular exercise in a heated swimming pool, a study in Arthritis Research & Therapy shows. The findings suggest a cost ... > full story -
Marijuana-based Drug Reduces Fibromyalgia Pain, Study Suggests
February 18, 2008 — Patients with fibromyalgia treated with a synthetic form of marijuana, nabilone, showed significant reductions in pain and anxiety in a first-of-its-kind study. Fibromyalgia syndrome has no cure, is ... > full story -
MRE Could Provide A Definitive Diagnosis For People With Muscle Pain, Study Shows
November 30, 2007 — An estimated nine million men and women in the United States live with myofascial pain syndrome, a condition marked by pain that permeates muscles in the neck, back and shoulders. The condition is ... > full story -
Exercise And Education Helps Women With Fibromyalgia
November 13, 2007 — An exercise program that incorporates walking, strength training and stretching may improve daily function and alleviate symptoms in women with fibromyalgia, according to a new article. These ... > full story -
Fibromyalgia Pain Caused By Neuron Mismatch, Suggests Study
November 2, 2007 — The unexplained pain experienced by patients with fibromyalgia is the result of a mismatch between sensory and motor systems, new research suggests. Scientists note that this finding adds to a ... > full story -
Mindfulness Meditation: A New Treatment For Fibromyalgia?
August 6, 2007 — Fibromyalgia has emerged as a common, yet difficult to treat disorder. A group of investigators has proposed a new modality of treatment. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) proposes a ... > full story -
FDA Approves First Drug For Treating Fibromyalgia
June 22, 2007 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Lyrica (pregabalin), the first drug to treat fibromyalgia, a disorder characterized by pain, fatigue and sleep problems. Lyrica reduces pain and ... > full story
Search ScienceDaily
Number of stories in archives: 59,273
