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A woman has been awarded nearly $4 million by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice for chronic pain and fibromyalgia syndrome. “This latest judgment will set a precedent as it demonstrates powerfully and convincingly the importance and severity of fibromyalgia and chronic pain syndrome as disabilities,” said a release from law firm Singer Kwinter, [...] Fibromyalgia is a disorder which results in chronic widespread pain along with debilitating fatigue, abnormal sleep patterns, bowel disturbances and cognitive dysfunction. The cause of fibromyalgia is not known, but altered function of the central nervous system is thought to be a possible cause. Genetic disposition is also a possible cause. The Missouri General [...] A study published in the January, 2007 issue of The Journal of Pain found that there was a chemical difference between the brains of fibromyalgia patients and healthy ones. That difference is that fibromyalgia patients produce less dopamine in the areas of the brain that process pain. Dopamine is a chemical produced by the [...] Researchers at the University of Michigan Health System have discovered a link between the brain molecule glutamate, a neurotransmitter, and pain levels in fibromyalgia patients. Researchers found that pain levels decreased when levels of glutamate went down. This discovery could lead to new drug therapies for treatment of fibromyalgia. A neurotransmitter is a chemical [...] Most therapies for treating fibromyalgia are drug based. Unfortunately, there are adverse reactions that can result from them. Alternatives being researched include transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and non-noxious, superficial warmth. TENS is the application of electrical current through the skin for pain control. This is usually done by connecting two or more electrodes [...] Many arthritis sufferers say that their symptoms are worse in cold, damp weather and better in warm, dry weather. But is there any research to back up these perceptions? There have been some studies looking at the relationship between the weather and arthritis symptoms. These have resulted in conflicting conclusions. One study looked at [...] Fibromyalgia is difficult to diagnose and has no cure. Current treatments are directed at controlling pain and stress related to the disease. Researchers at the University of Manitoba Rehabilitation Hospital recently conducted a clinical trial for nabilone. Nabilone is a synthetic compound that mimics tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main ingredient in marijuana. Nabilone has been [...] |
  
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