Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), long known as chronic fatigue syndrome, is now recognized as a complex, multi-system disease. However, it remains a medical enigma whose underlying causes are poorly understood, leaving those affected with few effective treatment options. Alain Moreau, a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine and the Department of Stomatology at…
It’s often said that more than 90 percent of people with fibromyalgia are women, but more recent studies suggest fibro in men is much more common than previously thought. When Zane K. suspected he had fibromyalgia, he mentioned it to his doctor. The response: “He laughed,” Zane recalled in a Facebook post, “and said it…
Transplanting gut bacteria from healthy people reduced pain associated with fibromyalgia in mice and patients, offering a potential therapeutic strategy. medical conditions. In some ailments, like arthritis or multiple sclerosis, tissue or nerve damage causes this pain. In fibromyalgia, though, this pain isn’t associated with any obvious infection or injury, complicating treatment efforts. Previously, researchers…
Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain syndrome affecting 2% to 4% of people worldwide, is characterized by persistent pain lasting three months or longer in multiple parts of the body. Health experts say diagnosing the condition can be challenging, as there is no single test to identify it. Although there is no cure, fibromyalgia can be managed…
In a milestone moment for chronic pain management, Tonix Pharmaceuticals announced on August 15, 2025, that its novel sublingual therapy Tonmya has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – marking the first new drug for Fibromyalgia in more than 15 years. The medication is now commercially available by prescription in U.S….
Balancing RA and Fibromyalgia As much as a quarter of all people with RA also live with fibromyalgia. Columnist Lene Andersen shares how she manages both. By Lene Andersen, MSW It was a kind of pain I had never felt before, even in my then 30+ years of living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This…
Fibromyalgia is a long-term rheumatic disorder causing chronic widespread pain, fatigue, and sleep issues While there is no cure for fibromyalgia, its symptoms can be managed effectively The constant internal pain significantly impacts work, relationships, and mental health If you feel like words are slipping out of your mouth or your brain is purposefully forgetting…
Fibromyalgia Symptoms Common in women Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic condition marked by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties. Although its underlying mechanisms remain incompletelyFibro understood, psychological stress and lifestyle factors are thought to play a key role in symptom development and severity. Academic environments, often characterized by high workloads and sustained stress, may…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often co-occurs with fibromyalgia. The 2 disorders have demonstrated a bidirectional relationship in recent research.1 These findings hold significant implications for the optimal care of patients with both disorders. PTSD and Fibromyalgia Among Veterans Noting the limited prospective data regarding this topic, researchers with the STRONG STAR consortium examined the link between traumatic events…
leafie Articles News Products Magazine Membership My Account About leafie Contact Us advertisement leafie woman experiencing pain from fibromyalgia News Cannabis a safe and effective treatment for fibromyalgia, study shows A comprehensive review of 12 studies involving more than 1,200 fibromyalgia patients has found that cannabis significantly reduced pain levels and improved sleep, anxiety,…