Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia a chronic pain disorder with often debilitating symptoms such as muscle, tendon, and joint pain, in addition to fatigue. Because symptoms often overlap with other diseases and the condition is not well understood, it can take years for fibromyalgia to be diagnosed.

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Obesity Linked to Worse Fibromyalgia Symptoms
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) — Obese people are not only at greater risk for fibromyalgia, they are likely to experience more severe symptoms of the condition, such as chronic pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance and mood disorders, according to a new study. The findings suggest that weight-loss strategies should accompany treatment plans for overweight patients [...]
Sleep Problems Triple Women’s Risk of Developing Fibromyalgia
Women plagued by sleep problems have more than triple the risk of developing the pain disorder fibromyalgia compared to their better-rested peers, a new study from Norway suggests.
Poor Sleep May Lead to Fibromyalgia in Women
MONDAY, Nov. 14 (HealthDay News) — Sleep problems are associated with an increased risk of fibromyalgia in women, especially those who are middle-aged and older, a new study says. Fibromyalgia is a chronic musculoskeletal pain condition that affects more than 5 million adults in the United States. Women account for up to 90 percent of people [...]
Study Suggests Exercise May Help Memory of Fibromyalgia Patients
By Kathleen DohenyHealthDay Reporter SUNDAY, Nov. 13 (HealthDay News) — Fibromyalgia patients who stopped taking medication and then exercised regularly for six weeks reported improved memory function and less pain, according to a small, new study. While the finding is encouraging, it does not suggest a potential change in clinical care for fibromyalgia patients, the study authors [...]
Daily Record-Keeping May Boost Fibromyalgia Care
THURSDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) — Daily electronic records of symptoms can help fibromyalgia patients and their doctors better understand the condition, a new study shows. Researchers gave 81 women with fibromyalgia a personal digital assistant (PDA) device. The patients used their PDA to report pain, sleep problems, emotional distress and other issues three times a [...]