Medicinal Pot Popular for Fibromyalgia Pain
Many fibromyalgia patients are smoking marijuana or taking synthetic forms of cannabinoids to help relieve their pain, according to a Canadian study. But the researchers…
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Surveys Reveal Impact and Perception of Fibromyalgia
People living with fibromyalgia not only suffer from chronic widespread pain, they often endure depression, anxiety, fatigue and mood swings. As a result, many fibromyalgia…
Fibromyalgia: Misunderstood and Often Misdiagnosed
Most Americans who suffer from the chronic pain of fibromyalgia delay seeking treatment because they’re worried they’ll be perceived as “faking” the disease or simply…
Promising Drug to Treat Fibromyalgia May Never Be Approved by FDA
Over 6 million Americans suffer from fibromyalgia, a disorder that causes chronic pain, muscle soreness, moodiness and fatigue. Fibromyalgia is difficult to treat and there…
Mayo Clinic Study Links Obesity to Fibromyalgia
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic say obese people are at greater risk for fibromyalgia and are more likely to suffer from severe symptoms. Fibromyalgia is…
My Story: Life with Fibromyalgia
I wasn't a person of perfect health and I believe this triggered my onset of fibromyalgia, a complex chronic pain disorder that affects over…
Behavioral Therapy May Help Teens with Fibromyalgia
Teaching teens to cope with the chronic pain of fibromyalgia through behavioral therapy may provide some relief from their symptoms, a new study reveals. "This…
Fibromyalgia Linked to Poor Sleep in Women
Women who have trouble sleeping are at greater risk of developing fibromyalgia, according to a recent study by researchers in Norway. Fibromyalgia is a chronic…