fibromyalgia syndrome

Fibromyalgia can no longer be called invisible syndrome

harminka — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:06:56 -0600

Molecular imaging uncovers evidence that symptoms are related to functional brain abnormalities, according to article in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine

Study finds biological link between pain and fatigue

harminka — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:18:51 -0500

A recent University of Iowa study reveals a biological link between pain and fatigue and may help explain why more women than men are diagnosed with chronic pain and fatigue conditions like fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Program of exercise improves symptoms in women with fibromyalgia

harminka — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:30:48 -0600

An exercise program that incorporates walking, strength training and stretching may improve daily function and alleviate symptoms in women with fibromyalgia, according to a report in the November 12 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. These benefits appear to be enhanced when exercise is combined with education about managing the disease.

Fibromyalgia pain caused by neuron mismatch

harminka — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 03:16:58 -0500

The unexplained pain experienced by patients with fibromyalgia is the result of a mismatch between sensory and motor systems, new research suggests.