fibromyalgia

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...

Abstract Background: Fibromyalgia is characterized by chronic widespread pain, which has been linked to neuroinflammation. Hematological indices, i.e., neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and mean platelet volume (MPV) have been shown to be effective...

Abstract Myalgic encephalomyelitis is an illness characterized by profound malaise after mental or physical effort occurring in patients already suffering from constant fatigue. On the other hand, widespread pain and widespread allodynia are the core fibromyalgia clinical features. There is...

Many people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are too ill to work. But there are some in some professions who may be able to with the right supports. This 2008 US document gives some useful ideas https://www.dropbox.com/s/hbzmju5g8t3ae9o/CFS.pdf?dl=0 Another document...

Abstract Alterations in the composition and function of the gut microbiome in women with fibromyalgia have recently been demonstrated, including changes in the relative abundance of certain bile acid metabolizing bacteria. Bile acids can affect multiple physiological processes, including...

Abstract Patients suffering from fibromyalgia often report stress and pain, with both often refractory to usual drug treatment. Magnesium supplementation seems to improve fibromyalgia symptoms, but the level of evidence is still poor. This study is a randomized, controlled, double-blind trial...

Abstract Post-acute sequelae of COVID-19, commonly known as long-COVID, is defined as a persistent symptom(s) that is unexplainable by alternative diagnosis and lasts beyond three months after the onset of COVID-19. Several studies have now identified long-COVID in >50% of COVID-19 patients...

https://www.firstwordhealthtech.com/story/5570485 Remedee Labs announced Thursday that the FDA granted a breakthrough therapy device designation to its endorphin stimulator for patients with fibromyalgia. CEO David Crouzier called the achievement a "major step, one that recognises [the...

Abstract Fibromyalgia can be defined as a chronic pain condition, affecting the musculoskeletal system, etiology and pathophysiology of which is sufficiently understudied. Despite the fact that many authors consider this entity to be a manifestation of central sensitization, and not an...

Objectives: Our understanding of brain fog, or dyscognition, among youth with juvenile fibromyalgia syndrome is limited. We aimed to determine the prevalence of subjective (self-reported) and objective dyscognition, as well as factors associated with subjective dyscognition in juvenile...