Fibromyalgia News

Teenage inventors say they've invented a portable neuromodulation device that can put the user in a meditative state with the potential to ease chronic pain.

Researchers combined metformin with standard drugs used for fibromyalgia and saw a much greater degree of pain relief.

People with fibromyalgia had more brain inflammation than healthy people, according to a study published recently in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity. It’s a finding researchers say could be a bright spot for often-stigmatized people with the chronic pain condition

Treatment for fibromyalgia typically includes aerobic exercise, but this can be challenging for many patients when their symptoms flare up, the researchers explained.

Daily struggle with chronic pain, disability defines patients' lives, experts say

Pop star says pain forced her to postpone European appearances until next year.

Alternative therapy combined with medication appears safe and effective, expert says

U.S. specialists say alcohol is the wrong approach

But treatment isn't FDA-approved, so insurance companies might not cover the cost

But experts wonder how much of the benefit is due to placebo effect

Small French study saw improvement in people's mood, quality of life

Four of five continued to experience symptoms, while half had full-blown disorder, study finds

Patients who think they are deficient in the nutrient should consult their doctor first, experts say.

Activity in certain regions suggests why they're less able to prepare for pain or respond to pain relief

There may be a new blood test for fibromyalgia, a condition that can be difficult to diagnose.

Study finds drug safe, effective in combination with antidepressants

Small early study saw improvement in patients' quality of life

But some patients still may be more sensitive than others

Exercise and/or talking with a therapist on the phone once a week may significantly reduce chronic pain, a new study shows.

Exercise improved pain and memory in women with fibromyalgia, even without medication, suggests a new study.

Low doses of the muscle relaxant cyclobenzaprine, taken at bedtime, helped those with the painful condition fibromyalgia sleep better and feel less pain, according to a small study.

Fibromyalgia affects relationships, parenting duties and life decisions of people afflicted with the chronic pain disorder, a new survey says.

Adults suffering from the pain of fibromyalgia are much more likely than healthy people to also have restless legs syndrome, a baffling disorder that causes uncomfortable sensations in and/or the urge to move the legs, a new study says.

Women suffering from fibromyalgia can reduce symptoms of the disease and improve their function by practicing yoga, a new study says.

Negative emotions such as anger and sadness increase pain both in women who suffer from Fibromyalgia and in those who don’t, according to a new study.