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Fibromyalgia
Definition
Fibromyalgia Definition
Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes muscle pain and fatigue (feeling tired). People with fibromyalgia have “tender points” on the body. Tender points are specific places on the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms, and legs. These points hurt when pressure is put on them. There are difficulties in diagnosing fibromyalgia, since its clinical picture can overlap other illnesses and there are no perfect diagnostic tests.
Latest Fibromyalgia News
Yoga Increases Pain Tolerance in Women
A new study by York University researchers finds that practicing Yoga reduces the physical and psychological symptoms of chronic pain in women with fibromyalgia.more
07 30, 2011
Ghrelin likely involved in why we choose 'comfort foods' when stressed
We are one step closer to deciphering why some stressed people indulge in chocolate, mashed potatoes, ice cream and other high-calorie, high-fat comfort foods. UT Southwestern Medical Center-led findings, in a mouse study, suggest that ghrelin – the so-called "hunger hormone" –...more
06 23, 2011
Studies show siginificant benefits of yoga in 2 conditions
Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis who practice yoga showed statistically significant improvements in disease activity, according to a small study presented today at the EULAR 2011 Annual Congress.more
05 26, 2011
Study finds a high rate of restless legs syndrome in adults with fibromyalgia
A study in the Oct. 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that adults with fibromyalgia had a much higher prevalence and risk of restless legs syndrome than healthy controls. The study suggests that treating RLS may improve sleep and quality of life in people with fibromyalgia.more
10 15, 2010
Scientists find signals that make cell nucleus blow up like a balloon
A study in the Oct. 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that adults with fibromyalgia had a much higher prevalence and risk of restless legs syndrome than healthy controls. The study suggests that treating RLS may improve sleep and quality of life in people with fibromyalgia.more
10 15, 2010
Yoga alleviates pain and improves function in fibromyalgia patients
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a debilitating condition affecting 11 million individuals in the US alone. FM carries an annual direct cost for care of more than $20 billion and drug therapies are generally only 30% effective in relieving symptoms and 20% effective in improving function. more
10 14, 2010
Research suggests yoga can counteract fibromyalgia
According to new research conducted at Oregon Health & Science University, yoga exercises may have the power to combat fibromyalgia — a medical disorder characterized by chronic widespread pain. The research is being published in the November 10 online edition of the journal Pain and...more
10 14, 2010
Anger amplifies clinical pain in women with and without fibromyalgia
Researchers from Utrecht University who studied the effect of negative emotions on pain perception in women with and without fibromyalgia found that anger and sadness amplified pain equally in both groups...more
09 23, 2010
Tai Chi provides relief to fibromyalgia patients
Tai Chi Chuan, an ancient Chinese martial art form practiced for both its defense training and health benefits, could provide relief to patients suffering from fibromyalgia, new research has suggested.more
08 19, 2010
Twelve danger signs of fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is an arthritis related disease that is tough to understand and diagnose. It is a set of symptoms that you have to keep tracking to know if you have the disease. It causes you to ache all over and result in feeling fatigued all the time, even as you wake up.more
08 13, 2010
