Fibromyalgia

Restless Sleep Can be Painful in Adults

Feb 13, 2014 PM EST

New research indicates that frequent restless sleep significantly raises the risk of developing widespread pain, such as fibromyalgia, in older adults.

Pain Sensitivity Genes Discovered

Feb 05, 2014 PM EST

Genes linked to pain sensitivity have been discovered that may lead to new and effective treatments for severe and chronic pain.

Vitamin D supplements reduce pain in fibromyalgia sufferers

Jan 17, 2014 PM EST

Patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) typically have widespread chronic pain and fatigue. For those with low vitamin D levels, vitamin D supplements can reduce pain and may be a cost-effective alternative or adjunct to other treatment, say resear..

Pleasure and pain brain signals disrupted in fibromyalgia patients

Nov 14, 2013 PM EST

New research indicates that a disruption of brain signals for reward and punishment contributes to increased pain sensitivity, known as hyperalgesia, in fibromyalgia patients. Results published in Arthritis & Rheumatism, a journal of the American Col..

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