Fibromyalgia

Two pivotal phase 3 studies previously met their endpoints of significantly reducting daily pain compared with placebo.

Over 70% of participants with MSK pain after COVID-19 fulfilled ACR fibromyalgia criteria in new research.

Research from Spain suggests long-term opioid use to treat fibromyalgia pain significantly raises the risk of depression, anxiety and sleep disorders in patients.

The rheumatology month in review emphasizes new trends in medication use and novel technologies' potential for managing fibromyalgia.

Received care was highly variable among ethnicities and gender and often contradicted current guidelines.

The model gave special emphasis to words noting pain, fatigue and depressed moods.

Digital ACT demonstrated superiority over active control in a number of outcomes in a phase 3 trial.

There may be a relationship between the inflammatory processes of fibromyalgia and celiac disease.

A new study finds visceral adipose tissue and subcutaneous adipose tissue are linked to chronic musculoskeletal pain in both sexes but have a stronger association in females.

Although only 9 patients with FM and nasal septum deviation were included in the study, none met the criteria for fibromyalgia after surgery.

Investigators found patients with comorbid temporomandibular disorder, migraines, and fibromyalgia experienced longer pain duration than patients with only 1 comorbidity.

Among patients with fibromyalgia, there was a moderate negative correlation between vitamin D and physical functioning as well as between magnesium and stiffness.

The rheumatology month in review highlights the significance of early diagnosis in managing fibromyalgia, the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in patients with arthritis, and the impact of physical activity on arthritis symptoms.

Fibromyalgia severity is correlated to how long the condition takes to get diagnosed, a new study showed.

Shai Efrati, MD, explains how his research aims to address the root cause of fibromyalgia: damaged brain tissue.

Treatment involved repairing the brain tissue using HBOT, which led to significant symptom improvement.

A recent study suggests fibromyalgia has little effect on polysomnographic indicators of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome.

At EULAR, Tonix Pharmaceuticals presented the phase 3 RESILIENT trial which met the primary endpoint of TNX-102 SL reducing daily pain intensity.

Findings highlight significant improvements in psychological constructs related to pain and quality of life following an 8-week intervention with hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Exactly half of the sample had previously read or applied ≥ 1 Clinical Practice Guideline in the field of fibromyalgia.

The rheumatology month in review addresses opioid concerns and promotes holistic care in managing chronic conditions.

A significantly greater improvement in total FIQ scores was observed among patients with fibromyalgia receiving rTMS compared with placebo.

Jason Busse, DC, PhD, discusses the discrepancies and contradictions across guidelines regarding the management of chronic pain.

Jason Busse, DC, PhD, highlights the modest benefits of opioids and therapeutic cannabis in managing chronic pain.

These findings can be used to enhance usability of the digital health app and improve outcomes and quality of life among patients with long COVID.

Pain relief and healthcare satisfaction were significantly increased in patients who were educated about their fibromyalgia and received care from a knowledgeable clinician who gave them information and guidance.

Treatment-resistant depression with intranasal esketamine was linked to improvements in major depressive disorder (MDD) symptoms and fibromyalgia pain in a 40-year-old female.

Cardiorespiratory fitness showed the strongest association with gait parameters for women with fibromyalgia.

Patients in the Mediterranean diet group reported improvements in most fibromyalgia measures, including anxiety, fatigue, and disability scores.

Prolonged modified fasting, in a multimodal medical approach, may help patients with fibromyalgia improve pain and psychosomatic symptoms.