Fibromyalgia Archives - Clinical Pain Advisor

Musculoskeletal Pain

Pro-Inflammatory Diet Linked to Pain Hypersensitivity in Fibromyalgia

By

Hannah Dellabella

October 30, 2019

Pro-inflammatory diets may be associated with pain hypersensitivity in women with fibromyalgia syndrome.

Nerve pain is often worse at night, causing difficulty sleeping. Patients may be hypersensitive, reporting discomfort from the touch of sheets or the pressure of lying down.

Musculoskeletal Pain

Poor Sleep, Activity Interference, Catastrophizing, and Pain Severity in Fibromyalgia

By

Gary Rothbard, MD

October 22, 2019

Patients with fibromyalgia who reported more nonrestorative sleep reported higher levels of activity interference the next morning.

Musculoskeletal Pain

Verum Acupuncture May Improve Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Syndrome

By

Gary Rothbard, MD

October 10, 2019

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.

Musculoskeletal Pain

Inflammation and Neural Connectivity in RA With Comorbid Fibromyalgia

By

Gary Rothbard, MD

September 24, 2019

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.

Musculoskeletal Pain

Fibromyalgia Assessment Screening Tool May Facilitate Diagnosis in Routine Care

By

Amit Akirov, MD

September 25, 2019

Simple Fibromyalgia Assessment Screening Tool indices may facilitate the diagnosis of fibromyalgia in the routine care of patients with other rheumatic diseases.

Back & Spine Pain

Central Sensitization in Chronic Low Back Pain and Comorbid Fibromyalgia

By

Brandon May

September 6, 2019

Patients with chronic low back pain and comorbid fibromyalgia may have central sensitization and psychosocial symptoms.

Higher BMI was associated with increased risk for 3 types of osteoarthritis.

Musculoskeletal Pain

Improvements in Fibromyalgia Noted After Joint Replacement for OA

By

Hannah Dellabella

September 6, 2019

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.

Musculoskeletal Pain

Sensory Dysfunction Extensive in Patients With CRPS, Fibromyalgia

By

Brandon May

September 5, 2019

Individuals with complex regional pain syndrome and fibromyalgia may have extensive sensory dysfunction.

Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by chronic pain, stiffness, and tenderness of muscles, tendons, and joints without detectable inflammation. It affects an estimated 3 to 6 million Americans. Fibromyalgia is the second most common disorder seen by rheumatologists. It predominantly affects women at a rate of 3.4%, and less commonly, men at 0.5%, children at 1.2% to 6.2%, and the elderly. Prevalence increases with age, and diagnosis is most common between ages 60 and 79, although symptoms are often present years prior to diagnosis. It can occur independently or can be associated with another rheumatic disease, such as systemic lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.

Musculoskeletal Pain

Associations Between Number of Comorbidities and Fibromyalgia Severity

By

Tyler Rice

August 29, 2019

The number of comorbidities in individuals with fibromyalgia may be associated with the severity of fibromyalgia-related variables and the prevalence of fibromyalgia.

Interventional Pain Management

Extended Course of Home-Based tDCS Effective for Fibromyalgia Pain Relief

By

Gary Rothbard, MD

August 21, 2019

A home-based anodal transcranial direct current stimulation of the dorsoprefrontal cortex of individuals with fibromyalgia may provide significant pain relief when used for an extended period.