Fibromyalgia

Substantial Improvements in Comorbid Fibromyalgia Symptoms After Joint Replacement for OA

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Hannah Dellabella

A majority of patients with fibromyalgia and comorbid osteoarthritis who underwent total joint replacement were found to have better outcomes 6 months post-surgery when they had improvements in fibromyalgia symptoms.

Sensory Dysfunction Extensive in Patients With CRPS, Fibromyalgia

Individuals with complex regional pain syndrome and fibromyalgia may have extensive sensory dysfunction.

Association Between Number of Comorbidities and Fibromyalgia Severity, Prevalence

The number of comorbidities in individuals with fibromyalgia may be associated with the severity of fibromyalgia-related variables and the prevalence of fibromyalgia.

Extended Course of Home-Based tDCS Effective for Fibromyalgia Pain Relief

A home-based anodal transcranial direct current stimulation of the dorsoprefrontal cortex of individuals with fibromyalgia may provide significant pain relief when used for an extended period.

Effects of Aquatic Physiotherapy vs Health Education for Fibromyalgia

Aquatic physiotherapy may not be superior to a health education program in treating women with fibromyalgia.

Presence of Fibromyalgia May Indicate More Severe Migraine Phenotype

The presence of fibromyalgia may serve as a clinical sign of a more severe migraine.

Alternating Magnetic Field Therapy for Pain Relief in Fibromyalgia

Reductions in pain scores in patients with fibromyalgia who used a minimally invasive Angel Touch device for 8 weeks were found in meta-analyses to be comparable to those reported by patients treated with drugs for the condition.

Comorbid Depression, Arthritis in Fibromyalgia More Common in Women

Women with fibromyalgia may be more likely to have comorbid depression and arthritis compared with men.

Bidirectional Association Between Migraine and Fibromyalgia

There may be a bidirectional relationship between fibromyalgia and migraine.

Ultrasound vs Clinical Assessment of Peripheral Enthesitis in PsA and Fibromyalgia

Researchers evaluated the prevalence of clinical and ultrasonographic entheseal involvement in patients with psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, and fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia May Soon Be Reliably Diagnosed By Blood Test

Fibromyalgia is notoriously difficult to diagnose, but new research suggests that may soon change.