Fibromyalgia

Decreased Fibromyalgia Pain Following Sham Transcranial Direct Current Simulation

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Fifteen treatments with active tDCS were superior to sham tDCS only with regards to depression and anxiety in fibromyalgia.

More Stringent Definitions of Chronic Widespread Pain Identify Severe Pain Among Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Researchers studied chronic widespread pain with the 1990 (CWP1990) and 2019 (CWP2019) criteria, a total of 6 years after the onset of rheumatoid arthritis.

Ultrasound More Valuable Than Clinical Scores in Assessing Disease Activity in Patients With PsA With Concomitant Fibromyalgia

Researchers assessed the role of ultrasonography in the evaluation of disease activity in patients with psoriatic arthritis with concomitant fibromyalgia syndrome.

Enrollment in Fibromyalgia Treatment Study Ends After Disappointing Results

The phase 3 RALLY study is evaluating the efficacy and safety of TNX-102 SL in 514 adult patients with fibromyalgia.

Health Impairment in Spondyloarthritis Associated With High Disease Activity, Worsening Functionality, and Concomitant Fibromyalgia

Researchers evaluated the association between Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society Health Index (ASAS-HI) and disease activity and burden in patients with spondyloarthritis.

Better Support and Care Urgently Needed for Patients With Fibromyalgia

The researcher’s goal was to compare the impact of symptoms, along with health care utilization of those diagnosed with fibromyalgia, those who fulfill the criteria but are undiagnosed, and those with chronic pain.

Calcium Regulation Gene May Have Causal Role in Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

A team of researchers conducted a genome-wide association study to gain insight into the genetics of chronic widespread pain

Stigma Associated With Poorly Understood Chronic Pain Detrimental to Overall Well-Being

The researchers compared well-being and feelings of stigmatization in people with well understood conditions and in those with less understood condition, fibromyalgia, using daily diaries.

Rates of Alcohol Use Disorder Hospitalization Increased Among Patients With Gout, RA, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, and Low Back Pain

The incidence, time trends, and outcomes of alcohol use disorder hospitalizations in patients with gout, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, and low back pain were examined.

Fibromyalgia Associated With Hypersensitivity to Heat and Auditory Stimuli

The researchers’ hypothesis is that supraspinal augmentation of sensory input, including sound, may represent a hallmark of fibromyalgia.

Widespread, Extra-Articular Pain Common in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis

Researchers evaluated pain areas in patients with psoriatic arthritis compared with those with fibromyalgia.