Efforts to better understand and treat fibromyalgia are ongoing and multifaceted, with an increased emphasis on both drug and non-drug treatments during the past 20 years. However, because of the complex, highly individualized nature of fibromyalgia causes and symptoms, the condition does not lend itself to a fast-paced drug development pipeline or to the advent…
Targeting the various symptoms of fibromyalgia requires a multifaceted approach that is personalized to each patient. Accumulating research supports the benefits of psychological approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), for managing fibromyalgia symptoms. Key Treatment Strategies In a set of evidence-based consensus recommendations on nonpharmacological interventions for fibromyalgia, a group…
By Deborah meaning that many variables affect the disease, both internal and external. Some of the external factors are geography and temporal factors (such as Circadian rhythms and seasonality). Past studies have shown that overall health in patients with fibromyalgia is worse in the late fall to early spring, and better from late spring…
Children and adolescents affected by juvenile fibromyalgia show greater sensitivity to non-painful sensory stimuli, such as sounds and bright lights. This hypersensitivity is closely related to the severity of the disease and to the brain function of the young people affected, according to research by a team from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences…
One of the most challenging aspects of fibromyalgia is the condition’s unpredictability, with symptoms that can fluctuate daily and sometimes even hourly. Pain may move from one part of the body to another, and symptoms can suddenly intensify for days or weeks and then subside just as quickly. That can lead you to feel overwhelmed and…
Fibromyalgia consists of a slew of malfunctions, most of them hidden away in the central nervous system (spinal cord and brain) or CNS. No obvious signs of injury or disease exist, but there are several less conspicuous abnormalities throughout your body. And despite hurting from head to toe, lab tests are usually normal. Researchers don’t…
Fibromyalgia may be known to cause widespread pain and fatigue, but there are a number of other symptoms and side effects we don’t talk about as often. For many with fibro, gastrointestinal symptoms are unfortunately a common occurrence. Although researchers are not yet clear on whether the fibromyalgia itself causes these digestive issues to occur,…
Written by Catharine Paddock, Ph.D. 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. Researchers examined the gut bacteria of people with fibromyalgia and found that they differ from those of people without the condition. Researchers in Canada identified…
ATLANTA — Most aspects of fibromyalgia were substantially worse in patients reporting a history of physical/sexual abuse, a researcher reported here. Among nearly 600 patients seen at the Cleveland Clinic for fibromyalgia, 38% said they had been beaten, abused sexually, or both, said Carmen Gota, MD, at the American College of Rheumatology annual meeting. Moreover, out of…
While cannabis has been used medicinally for centuries, research on its effectiveness for fibromyalgia is limited and has produced mixed results. Some studies suggest that certain components of cannabis, like THC and CBD, may alleviate fibromyalgia symptoms such as pain, headaches, and nausea. If considering cannabis for fibromyalgia, it is crucial to consult a doctor,…