News Related to Fibromyalgia

1. FDA OKs Cymbalta for Fibromyalgia
   

   June 16, 2008 -- The FDA has approved the drug Cymbalta to treat fibromyalgia. That makes Cymbalta the first antidepressant approved to treat fibromyalgia, which is a chronic disorder of the muscles and related soft tissue, including ligaments and tendons. Its main symptoms are muscle pain, fatigue,

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2. Water Aerobics May Ease Fibromyalgia
   

   Feb. 21, 2008 -- Living with fibromyalgia may get better when patients work out in a pool. That's according to new fibromyalgia research from Spain, which reports that water aerobics "enhances the health-related quality of life in women with fibromyalgia." The researchers studied 33 women with fibro

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3. Marijuana Ingredient May Cut Fibromyalgia Pain
   

   Feb. 19, 2008 -- Nabilone, a pain drug based on marijuana's active ingredient, may ease fibromyalgia pain. So say Canadian researchers, based on a preliminary, short-term study. The study included 40 fibromyalgia patients. First, they did three things: Rate the intensity of their fibromyalgia pain.

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4. Exercise May Ease Fibromyalgia Symptoms
   

   Nov. 12, 2007 -- A simple exercise program that includes walking, stretching, and basic strength training may help control fibromyalgia symptoms. Researchers found that women who followed the exercise program for four months experienced improvement of fibromyalgia symptoms and improved physical func

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5. FDA OKs Lyrica as 1st Fibromyalgia Drug
   

   June 21, 2007 -- The FDA today approved Lyrica as the first drug treatment for fibromyalgia. Lyrica isn't a cure, but it may ease fibromyalgia pain for some patients, according to the FDA. Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder of the muscles and related soft tissue, including ligaments and tendons. Its

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6. Lyrica May Help Ease Fibromyalgia Pain
   

   May 23, 2007 – The nerve-pain drug Lyrica reduces the pain, insomnia, and general dysfunction suffered by fibromyalgia patients, new studies show. The studies included large numbers of patients with carefully diagnosed fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder associated with fatigue, in

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7. Fibromyalgia Patients More Sensitive?
   

   May 14, 2007 -- Fibromyalgia patients may have lower pain thresholds than people without fibromyalgia, according to a new research review. Fibromyalgia is a complex pain syndrome with symptoms including muscle pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and tender points at certain points of the body. Its ex

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8. Fibromyalgia Pain: It's For Real
   

   Nov. 30, 2006 -- There is now "overwhelming" scientific evidence showing that fibromyalgia and related chronic pain conditions are real, but their clinical management leaves much to be desired. That is the conclusion of two researchers from the University of Michigan who have studied fibromyalgia fo

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9. Study: Lyrica Cuts Pain of Fibromyalgia
   

   Nov. 14, 2006 (Washington, D.C.) -- The seizure drug Lyrica may offer extended pain relief for people with fibromyalgia. That's according to new research presented at the 2006 annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome marked by widespread aches,

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10. Study: Acupuncture Helps Fibromyalgia
    

    Aug. 24, 2005 -- Acupuncture significantly improves fibromyalgia symptoms, according to a study by Mayo Clinic scientists. The biggest improvements were seen in pain, anxiety, and fatigue. "However, activity and physical function levels did not change," write David Martin, MD, PhD, and colleagues. T

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