In fibromyalgia, cognitive symptoms are worse than in rheumatoid arthritis. Home » Pain Management » Fibromyalgia » In fibromyalgia, cognitive symptoms are worse than in rheumatoid arthritis By: Emily Lunardo | Fibromyalgia | Tuesday, June 21, 2016 - 12:00 PM A team of researchers from Rush Medical College, Chicago, and colleagues at other institutions recently did a comparative study of the cognitive functions of fibromyalgia (FM) patients versus rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients.
The study, which was called “Cognitive Symptoms in Fibromyalgia Patients Compared with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Patients”, was presented at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, in Boston. A disease caused by abnormalities in the way the brain processes pain signals, FM is characterized by widespread chronic muscle pain. The associated symptoms of FM are fatigue, poor sleep, hypersensitiveness to pressure, memory problems, as well as other mental impairments. Fibromyalgia can be managed with magnetic brain stimulation used for treating depression, study. Home » Pain Management » Fibromyalgia » Fibromyalgia can be managed with magnetic brain stimulation used for treating depression, study By: Emily Lunardo | Fibromyalgia | Tuesday, June 21, 2016 - 10:00 AM Fibromyalgia can be managed with magnetic brain stimulation used for treating depression according to research.
French researchers found that fibromyalgia symptoms improved slightly using magnetic brain stimulation. The technique is called transcranial magnetic stimulation and is commonly used to raise quality of life and emotional and social well-being among patients who suffer from fibromyalgia. Lead researcher Dr. During the treatment patients wear a cap lined with electrodes which send small electrical charges to targeted areas of the brain. Dr. It has been long believed that fibromyalgia was a mental problem but numerous studies show it has physical origins. Fibromyalgia alters brain signals, raises hyperalgesia risk, and lowers opioid therapy effectiveness. Fibromyalgia pain associated with cytokines and oxidized LDL levels. Home » Pain Management » Fibromyalgia » Fibromyalgia pain associated with cytokines and oxidized LDL levels By: Dr.
Victor Marchione | Fibromyalgia | Friday, May 13, 2016 - 01:30 PM Fibromyalgia pain is associated with cytokines and oxidized LDL levels. The study looked at 48 patients with fibromyalgia and 43 healthy women . Researchers assessed the participants’ functional status, severity of the symptoms, and the number of tender points using the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ).
Fibromyalgia treatment using muscle-stretching exercises shows benefits: Study. Home » Pain Management » Fibromyalgia » Fibromyalgia treatment using muscle-stretching exercises shows benefits: Study By: Devon Andre | Fibromyalgia | Monday, May 16, 2016 - 11:30 AM Fibromyalgia treatment using muscle-stretching exercises has shown benefits, studies show.
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes widespread pain and stiffness, and although it may seem like living with these symptoms may hinder exercising and stretching, these are actually beneficial for the improvement of fibromyalgia. The authors of the study reviewed scientific reports on the role of muscle-stretching exercises as an add-on treatment for fibromyalgia. The study was retrospective, and the researchers collected data from different medical databases.
The analysis revealed that muscle-stretching exercises significantly improved fibromyalgia patients’ quality of life. The authors concluded that muscle-stretching exercises should be included alongside other forms of fibromyalgia treatment. Related Reading: Fibromyalgia symptoms overlap with primary Sjögren’s syndrome, linked to severe depression. Home » Pain Management » Fibromyalgia » Fibromyalgia symptoms overlap with primary Sjögren’s syndrome, linked to severe depression By: Devon Andre | Fibromyalgia | Wednesday, May 18, 2016 - 11:30 AM Fibromyalgia symptoms overlapping with primary Sjögren’s syndrome is linked to severe depression.
Sjögren’s syndrome begins with symptoms such as dry eyes and dry mouth, as it affects the salivary glands. Sjögren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease, whereas the exact cause of fibromyalgia is unknown. The analysis conducted on Sjögren’s syndrome patients uncovered a high prevalence of fibromyalgia – at least in 30 percent of patients – and found much overlap between the two conditions. The researchers looked at 100 patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome to identify the fibromyalgia comorbidity.
Fibromyalgia vs. CFS, differences in symptoms, causes, and treatment. Home » Pain Management » Fibromyalgia » Fibromyalgia vs.
CFS, differences in symptoms, causes, and treatment By: Dr. Rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia cause a negative body image perception in women: Research. Home » Anti-Aging » Arthritis » Rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia cause a negative body image perception in women: Research By: Mohan Garikiparithi | Arthritis | Thursday, June 02, 2016 - 01:00 PM Rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia cause a negative body image perception in women, according to research.
The findings come from the National Institutes of Health, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation and joint pain. Fibromyalgia teens have worse symptoms than adults, pain and fatigue continue in adulthood: Study. Home » Pain Management » Fibromyalgia » Fibromyalgia teens have worse symptoms than adults, pain and fatigue continue in adulthood: Study By: Dr.
Fibromyalgia pain eased with lidocaine painkiller injection and Lyrica drug: Studies. Home » Pain Management » Fibromyalgia » Fibromyalgia pain eased with lidocaine painkiller injection and Lyrica drug: Studies By: Dr.
Victor Marchione | Fibromyalgia | Monday, June 06, 2016 - 12:00 PM Fibromyalgia pain can be eased with lidocaine painkiller injection and Lyrica drug, according to research. Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and a heightened sensitivity to pain. Because it does not have a clear-cut cause, fibromyalgia is quite challenging to treat. The study revealed that injecting lidocaine into peripheral tissues could effectively reduce pain sensitivity. Lead author Dr. Health Rising - Looking for Answers to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia symptoms: Does menopause make them worse? This Is My Blog: The Gorilla In Your House. With thanks to everyone over at Ouch.
Acquiring a disability is a bit like getting home to find there's a gorilla in your house. You contact the approved and official channels to get rid of infestations of wild animals (in this case, the NHS) and they umm and aah and suck air in through their teeth before saying something roughly equivalent to "what you've got 'ere, mate, is a gorilla, and there ain't really a lot what we can do about them, see... " before sending you back home to the gorilla's waiting arms. The gorilla in your house will cause problems in every part of your life. Your spouse may decide that (s)he can't deal with the gorilla, and leave.
Your boss may get upset that you've brought the gorilla to work with you and it's disrupting your colleagues, who don't know how to deal with gorillas. There are three major approaches to the gorilla in your house. One is to ignore it and hope it goes away. What Patients Say Works for Fibromyalgia. Pain. Questions and Answers About Fibromyalgia. August 2012 This booklet contains general information about fibromyalgia.
It describes what fibromyalgia is, who gets it, and what causes it. It also explains how fibromyalgia is diagnosed and treated. At the end is a list of key words to help you understand the terms used in this booklet. If you have further questions after reading this booklet, you may wish to discuss them with your doctor. Pain Management. Unique immunologic patterns in fibromyalgia. About AFSA, the American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association. The American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association’s (AFSA) primary mission is to fund superior quality, scientific studies on fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), which is an extremely painful, fatiguing, and often debilitating medical condition. Studies show that FMS affects 3-5% of the general population.
By stepping up research on the causes and treatments for fibromyalgia, AFSA and its generous contributors are working together to make a substantial difference in the lives of millions. AFSA was formed as a 501(c)3 charity in 1994, at a time when the U.S. government was spending less than a penny a patient on fibromyalgia research. While the government is becoming more involved in funding research, it often takes AFSA or other small funding charities to jump-start ideas that move in new directions.
Over 90% of contributions to AFSA go directly to research. Research Goals Testing therapies that may greatly benefit people with fibromyalgia is a top priority for AFSA. How Projects Get Funded. Historical Anatomies on the Web. Fibromyalgia Network - Symptoms, Treatment, Causes and News Resource. Dorset Pain Society. Aquatic Therapy For Fibromyalgia on ADVANCE for Long-Term Care Management. Ease Fibromyalgia with Stress Reduction.
Modern Theories of Chronic Pain. One of the more interesting recent advances in modern medicine is a new theory about chronic pain. This article discusses how this new theory, the Gate Control Theory of chronic pain, is changing the way chronic back pain may be understood, diagnosed and treated. The Specificity Theory of Pain In the 16th century, the French philosopher and mathematician Rene Descartes proposed one of the original theories of pain.
His theory proposed that the intensity of pain is directly related to the amount of associated tissue injury. For instance, pricking one’s finger with a needle would produce minimal pain, whereas cutting one’s hand with a knife would cause more tissue injury and be more painful. But chronic pain is often quite different, though no less severe, and a more subtle scientific understanding of pain is required to treat it. This approach is probably not valid when studying or treating chronic back pain. Article continues below. Forums - Index. The UKFibromyalgia Forums. It is currently Sun Apr 20, 2014 10:03 am View unanswered posts • View active topics. About Fibroduck. Daily Duck Quotes - The Rambling Duck. What is Fibromyalgia? - The Rambling Duck. Fibromyalgia Pain - Types of Fibromyalgia Pain. You hear a lot about "fibromyalgia pain," but those of us with fibromyalgia (FMS) experience several kinds of pain.
Medically speaking, only a few of the fibromyalgia-pain types I talk about here have names and definitions. But just as Eskimos have several words for snow, I think we need to have several ways to name, define and categorize our pain. I've created some of my own categories, based on my experience and on conversations with other fibromites. My hope is that understanding the medical terms will help us communicate better with doctors, while my categories will help you understand your illness and let you know you're not alone.
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