fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndromes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of cardiorespiratory fitness and neuromuscular function compared with healthy individuals authors Zambolin et al Abstract Objective To determine cardiorespiratory fitness and neuromuscular function of people with...

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I found this from this tweet: CORA stands for "Congresses on Controversies in Rheumatology and Autoimmunity" and will hold their next conference in late March next year in Italy. I looked up their agenda and the first item to be discussed is this one: from this link...

Steven E Schutzer, Tao Liu, Chia-Feng Tsai, Vladislav A Petyuk, Athena Schepmoes, Yi-Ting Wang, Karl Weitz, Jonas Bergquist, Richard Smith, Benjamin Natelson preprint Abstract Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and fibromyalgia have overlapping neurologic symptoms...

The ME/CFS patient community has long worked on debunking graded exercise and CBT as treatments for the disease but I am not aware of similar efforts in the fibromyalgia patient community. Rather, it seems to me that they have accepted these treatments as part of their standard of care. I...

https://bjgplife.com/delicate-diagnosis-avoiding-harms-in-difficult-disputed-and-desired-diagnoses/ BJGP LONG READ ‘Delicate diagnosis’: avoiding harms in difficult, disputed, and desired diagnoses 7 October 2022 Margaret McCartney is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the School of Medicine...

Abstract Fibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain associated with sleep problems, fatigue, depression, and anxiety. The persistence of pain, impairment of cognitive function, and negative impact on the psychological state have caused a detrimental effect on...

Highlights • Although non-pharmacological interventions are recommended as first-line treatment for fibromyalgia, there are currently no evidence-based recommendations as to which intervention(s) to offer as core and adjunctive treatments for each common symptom in fibromyalgia. • This Delphi...

Influence of Codiagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Habitual Physical Exercise on the Psychological Status and Quality of Life of Patients with Fibromyalgia Abstract Fibromyalgia (FM) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) are two diseases that are frequently codiagnosed and present many...

Abstract Treatment for individuals with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is complex and is not always accessible to those who could benefit. The aim of this study was to conduct a preliminary evaluation of a mobile-app-delivered, cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT)-based intervention in helping...

Abstract Background Fibromyalgia is a complex illness to diagnose and treat, which significantly impairs patients’ quality of life. Objectives The study aims were to compare levels of calcitonin gene-related peptide and vascular endothelial growth factor between patients with fibromyalgia...

Abstract Background. To evaluate the neuroretina and retinal vasculature of fibromyalgia (FM) patients and calculate a linear discriminant function (LDF) to improve retinal parameters’ contribution to FM diagnosis. Methods. Fifty FM patients and 232 healthy controls underwent retinal...

Full title: A drug free solution for improving the quality of life of fibromyalgia patients (Fibrepik): study protocol of a multicenter, randomized, controlled effectiveness trial This is a study protocol about the use of a device and coaching. Abstract: Background Fibromyalgia is a form...

Abstract Objective Current evidence suggests that fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) involves complex underlying mechanisms. This study aimed to quantify the multivariate relationships between clinical, psychophysical, and psychological outcomes in women with FMS by using network analysis to...

Men ages 39-65 needed for research study involving fibromyalgia and/or chronic fatigue syndrome The Neuroinflammation, Pain, and Fatigue Lab at UAB is currently recruiting men between the ages of 39-65 with Fibromyalgia and/or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for a research study. This study combines...

Abstract Objective To assess the association between vitamin B12 (B12) deficiency and the prevalence of fatigue and prespecified neurologic symptoms in patients with fibromyalgia. Patients and Methods A retrospective chart analysis of patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia in the years 2015-2020...

Abstract Background. Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic musculoskeletal pain condition characterized by widespread pain, sleep problems (i.e., insomnia and unrefreshing sleep), fatigue, cognitive, and emotional difficulties. Although pain has been proposed the factor mostly impacting in...

Abstract In addition to chronic widespread pain and depression and anxiety symptoms, patients with fibromyalgia frequently experience cognitive problems. This study investigated executive functions in fibromyalgia via a Go/No-Go task. To obtain comprehensive information about performance...

https://www.scielo.br/j/ramb/a/XWwZ6scXv4C6VW6GTMgTzFN/?lang=en Human enteroviral infection in fibromyalgia: a case-control blinded study Basant K. Puri Gary S. Lee Armin Schwarzbach SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to test the hypothesis that fibromyalgia is associated with a human...

Full title: When It Hurts, a Positive Attitude May Help. The Moderating Effect of Positive Affect on the Relationship Between Walking, Depression, and Symptoms in Women with Fibromyalgia Abstract Background: Increased exercise is a marker of health in fibromyalgia (FM). However, patients...