Fibromyalgia

Improved Clinical Outcomes With 4 Weeks of Active TENS in Fibromyalgia

Four weeks of active transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) results in significant improvement in movement-evoked pain and other clinical outcomes compared with placebo-TENS or no TENS.

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Does Not Improve Pain in Fibromyalgia

Researchers compared the effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) with a combination of multicomponent therapy and rTMS on pain in patients with fibromyalgia.

Domestic Abuse Increases Risk for Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue

There is an association between a history of intimate partner violence (IPV) and the development of functional syndromes, including fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, in women.

Comorbid Fibromyalgia Reduces Effectiveness of Biologics in Psoriatic Arthritis

Researchers evaluated the effect of fibromyalgia on the clinical outcomes of biologics in patients with psoriatic arthritis.

ASDAS vs BASDAI Score: Predicting Biologic Treatment Response in Axial Spondyloarthritis With Coexistent Fibromyalgia

Researchers assessed the sensitivity of Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis DiseaseActivity Index, Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score and C-reactive protein against response to biologics in axial spondyloarthritis with coexistent fibromyalgia.

Sublingual Cyclobenzaprine Shows Clinically Meaningful Effects on Pain, Sleep Measures in Fibromyalgia

Researchers evaluated the safety and efficacy of a sublingual formulation of cyclobenzaprine in fibromyalgia.

Pro-Inflammatory Diet Linked to Pain Hypersensitivity in Fibromyalgia

Pro-inflammatory diets may be associated with pain hypersensitivity in women with fibromyalgia syndrome.

Verum Acupuncture May Improve Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Syndrome

Verum acupuncture was found to be more effective than sham acupuncture in improving pain, sleep quality, and general status recovery, but not fatigue in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome.

Debunking 5 Persistent Myths About Fibromyalgia

Although fibromyalgia affects millions of Americans, the condition remains widely misunderstood. We debunk 5 common myths.

Functional Connectivity May Be Associated With Higher Peripheral Inflammation in RA, Comorbid Fibromyalgia

Increases in functional connectivity between pro-nociceptive brain areas may correlate with higher levels of peripheral inflammation in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis and comorbid fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia Assessment Screening Tool May Facilitate Diagnosis in Routine Care

Simple Fibromyalgia Assessment Screening Tool indices may facilitate the diagnosis of fibromyalgia in the routine care of patients with other rheumatic diseases.