Domestic Abuse Increases Risk for Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue
Researchers used data from the Health Improvement Network database.
Fibromyalgia
Sublingual Cyclobenzaprine Improves Pain, Sleep Measures in Fibromyalgia
Researchers evaluated the safety and efficacy of a sublingual formulation of cyclobenzaprine in fibromyalgia.
Pro-Inflammatory Diet Linked to Pain Hypersensitivity in Fibromyalgia
Pro-inflammatory diets may be associated with pain hypersensitivity in women with fibromyalgia syndrome.
Poor Sleep, Activity Interference, Catastrophizing, and Pain Severity in Fibromyalgia
Patients with fibromyalgia who reported more nonrestorative sleep reported higher levels of activity interference the next morning.
Verum Acupuncture May Improve Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Verum acupuncture was found to be more effective than sham acupuncture in improving pain, sleep quality, and general status recovery, but not fatigue in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome.
Inflammation and Neural Connectivity in RA With Comorbid Fibromyalgia
Increases in functional connectivity between pro-nociceptive brain areas may correlate with higher levels of peripheral inflammation in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis \ and comorbid fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia Assessment Screening Tool May Facilitate Diagnosis in Routine Care
Simple Fibromyalgia Assessment Screening Tool indices may facilitate the diagnosis of fibromyalgia in the routine care of patients with other rheumatic diseases.
Central Sensitization in Chronic Low Back Pain and Comorbid Fibromyalgia
Patients with chronic low back pain and comorbid fibromyalgia may have central sensitization and psychosocial symptoms.
Improvements in Fibromyalgia Noted After Joint Replacement for OA
A majority of patients with fibromyalgia and comorbid osteoarthritis who underwent total joint replacement were found to have better outcomes 6 months post-surgery when they had improvements in fibromyalgia symptoms.
Sensory Dysfunction Extensive in Patients With CRPS, Fibromyalgia
Individuals with complex regional pain syndrome and fibromyalgia may have extensive sensory dysfunction.
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