A new Mayo Clinic study suggests that many people, especially men, may have fibromyalgia that has not been diagnosed.
Researchers gathered much of the data used in this study from the Rochester Epidemiology Project, a unique five-year collaboration (from January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2009) between healthcare providers in Olmsted County,... Read more
Although Xyrem (sodium oxybate) failed to gain FDA approval for the treatment of fibromyalgia, it is sometimes prescribed off-label to treat the sleep problems that commonly accompany FM. Thus far, Xyrem only has FDA approval to reduce attacks of muscle weakness (cataplexy) and treat daytime sleepiness in patients with narcolepsy.
This week... Read more
Qualitest, a subsidiary of Endo Health Solutions, has issued a voluntary nationwide recall for 101 lots of Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, USP 10 mg/500 mg. Bottles from the affected lots may contain tablets that have a higher dosage of acetaminophen, and as a result, it is possible that consumers could take more than the... Read more
I walked out of my doctor's office with a handful of papers following a routine appointment this week. There was nothing unusual about that. I always request a copy of any test results; there is usually an order for more bloodwork to be done prior to my next appointment; and there's always a prescription for my pain medication, which cannot be... Read more
Exercise is an important component of any fibromyalgia treatment plan. According to a Brazilian study recently published in the journal Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology, belly dancing can be a good exercise option for people with fibromyalgia.
Study Design and Result
A total of 80 female fibromyalgia patients between the ages... Read more
