Article updated and reviewed by Ariel D. Teitel, MD, MBA, Chief, Division of Rheumatology, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Manhattan on May 16, 2005.
Fibromyalgia may occur alone or in conjunction with...
A study published in the May 22, 2008 issue of the journal Rheumatology International examined serum levels of selenium, zinc and magnesium... Read more »
The 2008 U.S. Presidential election is less than a year away and there’s no doubt that healthcare is one of the major issues. In fact,... Read more »
In one of my SharePosts from the American Academy of Pain Management's Clinical Meeting in Nashville, I told you about one of the speakers... Read more »
A new study published last week in the Journal of Pain Research found that practicing yoga can reduce chronic pain symptoms in women with... Read more »
A number of studies have shown a link between anxiety and fibromyalgia, however, the nature of the link is not yet understood. Some... Read more »
If you are reading this, someone close to you lives with and suffers from fibromyalgia (FM). Since FM is invisible, many find it hard to believe... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? People with fibromyalgia have widespread pain, aches and stiffness in muscles and joints throughout the body along with unusual... Read more »
Scientists using MRI scans have found that changes in levels of the brain chemical dopamine may explain why the brains of patients with fibromyalgia... Read more »
U.S. researchers say they can distinguish people who suffer from fibromyalgia from those who don't have the condition by taking measurements during... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesIn the most common type of fibromyalgia, the causes are not known. Physical injuries, emotional trauma, or viral infections such as... Read more »