Discord Found in Clinician-, Criteria-Based Fibromyalgia Diagnosis
There is disagreement between clinical diagnosis and criteria-based diagnosis of fibromyalgia.
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Smoking Linked to Cognitive Dysfunction in Fibromyalgia
Smoking tobacco is a risk factor for cognitive dysfunction in patients with fibromyalgia.
Blunted Cardiovascular Stress Reactivity in Fibromyalgia With Comorbid PTSD
For women with fibromyalgia, comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder may contribute to blunted cardiovascular reactivity to stress.
Increasing TENS Stimulation Intensity May Benefit Women With Fibromyalgia
Increases in stimulation intensity for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation may benefit women with fibromyalgia-related pain, particularly older women and women with anxiety.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Reduces Pain, Fatigue in Fibromyalgia
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation administered during physical activity may effectively alleviate fibromyalgia-associated pain, fatigue, and disease impact in women.
Operant Learning May Provide More Benefits Than Energy Conservation in Fibromyalgia
Operant learning may provide additional benefits compared with energy conservation in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome.
Internet-Delivered Exposure Therapy Cost-Effective for Patients With Fibromyalgia
In a randomized control trial, researchers found that internet-delivered exposure therapy was more cost-effective for patients with fibromyalgia than a waitlist control, which did not involve any treatment during the experimental phase of the study.
Endocannabinoids May Be Elevated in Women With Fibromyalgia
Women with fibromyalgia were found to have elevated levels of endocannabinoidome lipid mediators.
Restless Leg Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Depression Frequent in Migraine
Patients with migraine may exhibit higher prevalence of restless leg syndrome, fibromyalgia, and depressive symptoms compared with individuals not experiencing migraines.
Mirtazapine for Fibromyalgia: An Effective Treatment Option?
Mirtazapine is a central alpha-2 antagonist currently FDA-approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder.
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