From accidents, infections, pooled data analysis suggests Regular physical and mental health monitoring warranted to minimise these risks Fibromyalgia, a condition that causes persistent widespread pain and fatigue, may be linked to a heightened risk of death as a result of vulnerability to accidents, infections, and especially suicide, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the…
EpicGenetics and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) are launching a Phase II clinical trial to test a tuberculosis vaccine, BCG, as a potential treatment for fibromyalgia. Bruce Gillis, chief executive officer of EpicGenetics Fibromyalgia is a condition marked by widespread pain and sensitivity to touch. For quite some time, many physicians and the general public viewed it as a made-up disorder…
These days when the disease seems to fade away, let’s take advantage of them! Fibromyalgia is a disease that is as complex as it is unpredictable. For those who suffer from it or who accompany a loved one, it is synonymous with chronic pain, extreme fatigue, and sometimes despair. However, there are these days when the pain seems to go…
People with chronic pain and other complaints due to fibromyalgia should be taken seriously, the Health Council advises. Patients experience a lot of misunderstanding. This not only affects their private lives, but also plays a role in, for example, applying for benefits. There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding fibromyalgia and this also results in a lack of understanding and…
Fibromyalgia is a well known, chronic disorder that is most associated with debilitating symptoms of pain and fatigue, but it is also shrouded in mystery, even as the number of patients keeps growing. It is estimated that about 5 million Americans are affected by this disease, and many people struggle with ineffective conventional treatments. While the exact cause of it is unknown…
How Is Fibromyalgia Diagnosed? There is a new diagnostic criterion that doctors consider, and this includes: Widespread pain that lasts for at least three months Accompanied with other symptoms such as fatigue, waking up tired, and mental fogginess No other underlying condition that could explain the symptoms Your doctor will want to ensure that your symptoms are not caused by…
If you live with a chronic condition like fibromyalgia, you may be all-too-familiar with the frustrating and undesirable symptoms it can cause. Although there’s no reason to feel ashamed of any symptoms or side effects you experience, it can still be embarrassing when brain fog causes you to forget what you were saying in the middle of an important work…
From accidents, infections, pooled data analysis suggests Regular physical and mental health monitoring warranted to minimise these risks Fibromyalgia, a condition that causes persistent widespread pain and fatigue, may be linked to a heightened risk of death as a result of vulnerability to accidents, infections, and especially suicide, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the open access…
Fibromyalgia is the second most common rheumatic disorder after osteoarthritis. Still, it is hard to judge the fibromyalgia prior, as its symptoms vary. This situation affects mostly women than men. It is categorized by the pain in all over the body along with the fatigue and stiffness. MD, professor of anesthesiology, University of Michigan, Daniel Clauw demonstrated that the pain in managed…