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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 [...] One of the common symptoms of fibromyalgia is sleep disorder. Fibromyalgia patients can have more than one of these diagnosable sleep disorders. The most common sleep disorders are: Insomnia Sleep apnea Restless legs syndrome Bruxism (teeth grinding) Another common sleep disturbance is known as alpha-delta sleep and is found in many people with [...] According to a recently released study, and maybe common sense and logic, people with arthritis or fibromyalgia frequently have discomfort or problems using computers. This can contribute to work limitations. Nancy A. Baker, of the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, and team performed an analysis of data from 359 participants with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, [...] Fibromyalgia affects mostly women, but men account for 10 to 20 percent of fibromyalgia patients. As a result of being a small part of the affected population, there have been very few studies on the effects of fibromyalgia in men, both as patients and caregivers. “Fibromyalgia has a reputation of affecting more women than [...] |
  
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