Genetic differences may explain higher chronic pain risk in women, study finds
That women appear to be at higher risk for chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia and certain types of arthritis may be due to genetic differences between the sexes, a study published by PLOS Genetics found. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - April 8, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Fibromyalgia and pain: 'How cooking gave me my family back'
Ian loved cooking, but after being diagnosed with fibromyalgia he had to think of new way to get into the kitchen. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - April 5, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Fibromyalgia: Chronic pain doctor says turmeric could help end a lot of suffering
FIBROMYALGIA, also called fibromyalgia syndrome , is a long-term condition that causes pain all over the body. If you're experiencing fibromyalgia or other chronic pain complaints, This Morning's Dr Katy recommends giving turmeric a go. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 5, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Depressive symptoms and quality of life in a sample of Italian women with a diagnosis of fibromyalgia: the role of attachment styles - Sechi C, Lucarelli L, Vismara L.
BACKGROUND: Women with fibromyalgia (FM) commonly suffer from depression, pervasive fatigue, and pain. The attachment style has been hypothesized to be an important factor for understanding the experience of these symptoms. Therefore, the present cross-sec... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 4, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Suicide and Self-Harm Source Type: news

What Does a Fibromyalgia Attack Feel Like
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Source: eMedicineHealth.com - February 9, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Fibromyalgia Screening in Patients With Chronic Fatigue Fibromyalgia Screening in Patients With Chronic Fatigue
The diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome overlap significantly. This Practice Pearl addresses their differential diagnosis and briefly summarizes fibromyalgia management.Menopause (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 20, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Journal Article Source Type: news

Suicidal ideation profiles in patients with fibromyalgia using transdiagnostic psychological and fibromyalgia-associated variables - Ord óñez-Carrasco JL, Sánchez-Castelló M, Calandre EP, Cuadrado-Guirado I, Rojas-Tejada AJ.
Several studies have emphasized the heterogeneity of fibromyalgia patients. Furthermore, fibromyalgia patients are considered a high-risk suicide group. The ideation-to-action framework proposes a set of transdiagnostic psychological factors involved in ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 7, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Suicide and Self-Harm Source Type: news

Phenotypes of Patients With Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Phenotypes of Patients With Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
This study aimed to identify and differentiate basic sensory-clinical pain phenotypes in patients with chronic local primary pain and patients with fibromyalgia syndrome.Pain (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 5, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news

How Do You Know If You're Having a Fibromyalgia Attack?
Title: How Do You Know If You ' re Having a Fibromyalgia Attack?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/30/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/30/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General)
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General - December 30, 2020 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: news

Hype or genuine hope - what IS the truth about cannabis as medicine?
Six years ago, Carly Barton from Brighton was in such severe pain that she started Googling end-of-life clinics. Following a stroke at 24, she developed fibromyalgia. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 8, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

The Harley Street doctors charging for cannabis treatments 
Jacqui Ward, 63, suffered from fibromyalgia, leaving her in chronic pain while Leigh Sherman, 38, came to the Sapphire Medical Clinic in Harley Street after suffering with r severe anxiety.. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 30, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Suicidality in fibromyalgia: a systematic review of the literature - Levine D, Horesh D.
Fibromyalgia (FM), a poorly understood rheumatic condition, is characterized by chronic pain and psychiatric comorbidities, most notably depression and anxiety. Additional symptoms include sleep difficulties, fatigue, and various cognitive impairments. Fur... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 14, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Suicide and Self-Harm Source Type: news

Cytocom, Inc. Appoints Taunia Markvicka, PharmD., MBA, Chief Operating Officer
Industry veteran to lead corporate strategy and prepare for commercialization of Cytocom's immune-modulating therapies developed with AIMS technology platform WINTER PARK, Fla., Nov. 10, 2020 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Cytocom, Inc. (... Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel Cytocom, immunotherapy, Crohn's disease, fibromyalgia, pancreatic cancer (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - November 10, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

What Causes Joint Pain?
DiscussionMusculoskeletal problems are common problems in pediatric practice with up to 15% of acute care visits being for this problem. Joint pain is a common concern for families but the differential diagnosis is extensive and needs thoughtful consideration. History is a key to discerning the potential diagnosis but also in guiding the physical examination and laboratory examination. Family history especially for systemic diseases should be considered. On physical examination all joints should be examined include sacroiliac and temporomandibular joints. Is this arthritis or arthralgia? Distinction between inflammatory...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - October 26, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

FDA slates VR for lower back pain and fibromyalgia for expedited review
AppliedVR ' s EaseVRx landed an FDA Breakthrough Device designation for its tool that combines VR and cognitive behavioral therapy.   (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - October 21, 2020 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news