Serum vitamin D levels in patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome A team of researchers at Ben-Gurion University, Israel have carried out a study that found no link between Fibromyalgia Syndrome and low levels of vitamin D. more

Stretch exercises increase tolerance to stretches in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain A team of researchers from the Physiotherapy Department of a Sydney hospital conducted a study that found stretch exercises increase tolerance to the discomfort associated with the stretches in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain. more

Review of complementary and alternative medicine treatments in Fibromyalgia Syndrome An article has reviewed the published evidence for complementary and alternative medicine in the treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome and found that there is best evidence for the use of balneotherapy/hydrotherapy. more

Cognitive resources and stress recovery in Fibromyalgia Syndrome Cognitive resources of perceived control, stress-recovery processes and affective discomfort in Fibromyalgia Syndrome. more

DRD3 Ser9Gly Polymorphism Related to Thermal Pain Perception and Modulation in Fibromyalgia Syndrome A study e-published ahead of print in the Journal of Pain has found that genetic polymorphisms of a dopamine receptor appear to influence 2 core features of Fibromyalgia Syndrome. more

The Psychiatrist confronted with a Fibromyalgia Syndrome patient A psychiatrist at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria has written an article concluding that psychiatrists are well placed to initiate treatment for Fibromyalgia Syndrome patients they encounter, as the treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome involves a multidisciplinary approach and the use of medications that are typically well known to psychiatrists. more

Fibromyalgia Syndrome Patients Newly Prescribed Gabapentin or Pregabalin A study, e-published ahead of print in Pain Practice, has found that Fibromyalgia Syndrome patients newly prescribed with either pregabalin or gabapentin tend to have an increase in the cost of their healthcare. more

A Study of Sickness Absence and Transition to Disability Pension in Norway A Norwegian study has found that age, diagnoses, and socioeconomic variables were important predictors of an adverse outcome among workers with a sickness absence of 8 or more weeks. more

fMRI in Fibromyalgia Syndrome and the response to milnacipran A scientist from Pierre Fabre has used Functional magnetic resonance imagery to show that Fibromyalgia Syndrome patients treated with milnacipran exhibit a reduction in pain sensitivity and a parallel increase in activity in brain regions implicated in the descending pain inhibitory pathways . more

Traditional Chinese Acupuncture affects mu Opioid Receptors differently to Sham Acupuncture A team of researchers at the University of Michigan have used Positron emission tomography to determine that traditional chinese acupuncture activates certain pain relieving systems in the body better than sham acupuncture. more

Relationships between Fibromyalgia Syndrome impact and muscle strength A study has found that more than half of Fibromyalgia Syndrome patients had significantly reduced knee muscle strength, but that muscle strength was not was not an indicator of how severe their Fibro was. more

Normalizing memory recall in Fibromyalgia Syndrome with rehearsal A recently published study has found that patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome have a significant level of cognitive deficit that could be missed by conventional measures and that rehearsal is a useful tool for Fibro patients to overcome recall difficulties with distraction. more

Pain relief through expectation in Fibromyalgia Syndrome patients A team of Canadian researchers have found that, although positive expectations can affect the pain signals of people with Fibromyalgia Syndrome, they does not do so by influencing spinal activity in the same way as in healthy individuals. more

Prevalence of Fibromyalgia Syndrome in low socioeconomic status population A study in Brazil has found that Fibromyalgia Syndrome is prevalent in a low socioeconomic status population and that prevalanece is similar to that in a more diverse population. more

Tegaserod for IBS with constipation improved patients Fibromyalgia Syndrome A pilot study of Irritable Bowel Syndrome medication tegaserod (Zelnorm) in Fibromyalgia Syndrome patients has found that their Fibromyalgia Syndrome symptoms were also alleviated. more

Depression and pain in patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome and neuropathic pain A team of researchers at the Department of Neurology at the Danish Pain Research Centre carried out a staudy to examine whether the mechanisms associated with mental distress are different between Fibromyalgia Syndrome patients and other chronic pain patients. more

Problems experienced by people with Arthritis and Fibro when using a computer A team of researchers from the University of Pittsburgh, USA have have found that people with people with Fibromyalgia Syndrome have more problems with computer use than people with Osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis. more

Changes in Gray Matter Density in Fibromyalgia Correlate with Changes in Dopamine Metabolism An article has been e-published ahead of print in the Journal of Pain linking Fibromyalgia Syndrome with changes in the brain and suggesting that alterations in dopamine metabolism may contribute to these changes. more

Executive function and decision making in women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome A study by researchers in Spain has shown that the cognitive difficulties suffered by women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome impact on their neuropsychological performance. more

Use of complementary and alternative medicine among patients with Arthritis or Fibromyalgia Syndrome A recent study has found that patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome use Complementary and Alternative Medicine more often than patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, or chronic joint symptoms. more

Low levels of antioxidant vitamins in plasma of patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome A recent study has found that the concentrations of vitamins A and E in the blood plasma of patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome are significantly lower than in healthy controls. more

Sleep Apnoea can cause Fibromyalgia Syndrome type symptoms in partners A recent study by researchers in Brazil has shown that the partners of men with sleep apnoea are at risk of developing disturbed sleep and symptoms of Fibromyalgia Syndrome. more

Health related Internet use by patients A recent study by Dutch researchers has found that, although about half of patients use the internet for health-related reasons, this is mostly restricted to seeking information about their condition and use of online patient support groups isn't common. more

Decreased corneal sensitivity and tear production in Fibromyalgia Syndrome A recent study by researchers in Spain has shown that people with Fibromyalgia Syndrome suffer from dry eyes, with decreased corneal sensitivity to a number of stimuli. more

Intravenous lidocaine for Fibromyalgia Syndrome A recent study has found that intravenous lidocaine infusions are safe and effective in the management of Fibromyalgia Syndrome. more

Review of Guidelines for the management of Fibromyalgia Syndrome An article has been e-published ahead of print in the European Journal of Pain discussing a review of evidence based guidelines for the management of Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro). more

Outcome and Predictor Relationships in Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis A recent article suggests that Fibro is part of a continuum of severity, rather than a discrete condition. more

Objective evidence that Fibromyalgia Syndrome patients are as disabled as they say they are A recently published study has found that patients with RA and Fibromyalgia Syndrome, displaying similar levels of self-reported disability. have objective evidence of similar levels of activity. more

Use of resources and costs profile in patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome A recently published study has found that a considerable use of health resources and costs was observed in patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome in a primary care setting. more

The economic burden of Fibromyalgia Syndrome compared with arthritis A recently published study has concluded that the economic burden of illness in Fibromyalgia Syndrome is substantial and comparable to that of rheumatoid arthritis. more

Impulse Control Disorder Behaviors Associated with Pramipexole Used to Treat Fibromyalgia Dr Andrew Holman MD, a member of the FibroAction Professional Advisory Board, has published the first report of compulsive gambling and shopping among patients taking dopamine agonists for the treatment of FIbromyalgia Syndrome. more

Manual lymph drainage therapy and connective tissue massage in women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome A recently published study has suggested that massage may be helpful for women with primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome and that manual lymph drainage therapy may be more effective than connective tissue massage. more

Resistance Training and Chiropractic Treatment in Women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome A recent study has found that resistance training is more helpful for women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome if it is combined with chiropractic treatment. more

Prevalence of Fibromyalgia Syndrome in five European Countries An article has been e-published this month discussing the results of a Fibromyalgia Syndrome prevalence survey carried out 5 European countries (France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain). more

Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Food Fibromyalgia Syndrome: is there a link between symptoms and foods consumed? - a survey of Fibromyalgia Syndrome sufferers more

Myers Cocktail for Fibromyalgia Syndrome A recent pilot study has established the safety and feasability of an intraveneous micronutrient therapy (IVMT) for Fibromyalgia Syndrome that is commonly known as a Myer's Cocktail. However, the pilot study could not establish the efficiacy of the treatment. more

Fibromyalgia Syndrome in primary headache patients People with Fibromyalgia Syndrome are more likely to have frequent headaches, according to a recent research article. more

Early menopause and hysterectomy may contribute to the development of Fibromyalgia Syndrome Early menopause and hysterectomy may be one of the factors that can contribute to the development of Fibromyalgia Syndrome, according to an article e-published this month. more

Impaired mobility in Fibromyalgia Syndrome patients A study by Spanish researchers has found that people with Fibromyalgia Syndrome have more mobility problems than healthy controls, and that the more impact their Fibromyalgia Syndrome has on their life, the more their gait is affected. more

Sexual Dysfunction and Fibromyalgia Syndrome Two articles have been e-published this month discussing sexual dysfunction in Fibromyalgia Syndrome. more

Impact of tobacco use on people with Fibromyalgia Syndrome Tobacco use is associated with more pain and other symptoms in people with Fibromyalgia Syndrome, according to an article has been published in the January edition of the Clinical journal of Pain by a team of researchers from the Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation in the USA. more

Positional cervical spinal cord compression and Fibromyalgia Syndrome FibroAction Professional Advisory Board member Dr Andrew Holman MD is investigating a possibly important new factor in Fibromyalgia Syndrome: positional cervical spinal cord compression (compression of the spine in the neck when the head is tilted back). more

Efficiacy of multicomponent treatment for Fibromyalgia Syndrome An article, e-published ahead of print in the journal Arthritis and Rheumatism, discusses a review of the efficiacy of multicomponent treatment for Fibromyalgia Syndrome, where exercise therapy is combined with one or more educational or psychological therapies. more

Evaluating obesity in Fibromyalgia Syndrome patients A study conducted at the University of Utah Pain Management and Research Center has found that many patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome are overweight or obese. more

Fibromyalgia Syndrome and cervical trauma in patients with cervical myofascial pain syndrome A study looking at other findings in patients with cervical myofascial pain syndrome came to the conclusion that patients with previous cervical trauma (e.g. whiplash injuries) who are also displaying autonomic symptoms, should be examined for cervical myofascial pain syndrome and also Fibromyalgia Syndrome more

Identifying and prioritising clinical domains in Fibromyalgia Syndrome A research study found that clinicians and patients mostly agreed on the domains affected by Fibromyalgia Syndrome and their priority, with pain consistently being the highest ranked domain. more

Muscle characteristics of persons with Fibromyalgia Syndrome A study has shown that Fibromyalgia Syndrome patients and patients with other chronic pain conditions have unusual muscle activity when compared to healthy controls. more

Spa Therapy in Fibromyalgia Syndrome Spa therapy can be useful as part of a multidisciplinary approach to treating Fibromyalgia Syndrome, a recent article concludes. more

Autonomic Dysfunction in Fibromyalgia Syndrome Dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system is common in Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro) and may play a part in a number of symptoms, according to a recent article by American Fibro expert Roland Staud MD. more

Significance of trigger points and tender points An article has been e-published ahead of print in the German publication 'Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie' discussing the significance of the differences between tender points and trigger points. more

Older simpler treatments effective for IBS A recent article in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), reported on by the BBC, has suggested that old and often overlooked treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) may be as effective as newer medications. more

Fibromyalgia Syndrome and physical trauma There is still no agreement among experts as to whether physical trauma can cause Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro) say a group of Israeli researchers in a recent article. more

Twin Study suggests that Fibromyalgia Syndrome has a strong genetic background Fibromyalgia Syndrome symptoms seem to have a strong genetic background, according to an article e-published ahead of print in the European Journal of Pain. more

Brain SPECT perfusion abonormalities correlate with severity of Fibromyalgia Syndrome Abnormalities in the blood flow in the brain correlate with symptom severity in patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro), according to a recent article. more

Altered brain activity during pain processing in Fibromyalgia Syndrome A study by a group of researchers at a German university hospital has found more evidence that central mechanisms of pain processing in the brain play an important role in Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro). more

Duloxetine as a treatment for Fibromyalgia Syndrome Another article has been published concluding that Duloxetine is beneficial in the treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro). more

Fibromyalgia Syndrome Diagnosis by Symptoms Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro) is possible without the tender point test, or so suggests an article recently published in the German journal Zeitschrift für Rheumatologie. more

Cognitive Issues correlate with changes in Brain Structure People with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro) suffer from neurocognitive deficits that correlate with changes in brain structure, according to an article recently e-published ahead of print in the journal Brain. more

Family factors in children with Fibromyalgia Syndrome According to a recent article, families of adolescents with juvenile primary fibromyalgia syndrome have greater health problems themselves and family relationships are affected. This in turn then has an effect on the health of the adolescents with juvenile primary fibromyalgia syndrome. more

Subgroups identified using the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire Psychological distress is a feature present only in some patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro), and the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire can be used to differentiate these patients from others, according to a recent article from a group of Canadian researchers. more

Exercise helpful for children with Fibromyalgia Syndrome Exercise can be helpful for children with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro) according to a team of researchers from The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada. more

Hippocampal Dysfunction in Fibromyalgia Syndrome The symptoms of Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro) may be explained by the dysfunction of an area of the brain called the Hippocampus, according to recent research. more

Specialist Nurses can diagnose Fibromyalgia Syndrome A recent article has suggested that the use of specialised nurses in the diagnostic process of Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro) is a trustworthy, successful and cost-effective approach that saves waiting time and provides greater patient satisfaction. more

Fibromyalgia Syndrome has greater impact on patients Three articles that were first published in late 2007 concluded that Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro) has more of an impact on patients' lives and has more consequences for patients than many other chronic conditions and forms of widespread pain. more

Hydrotherapy for Fibromyalgia Syndrome Hydrotherapy is useful in managing Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro), according to a recently e-published study from researchers at the Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Research Institute at the University of Ulster. more

Physical functioning limitations with Fibromyalgia Syndrome Women with Fibro may have more physical functional limitations than the average 80-year old woman, according to a survey carried out by the American National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA). more

Pain Related Cognitive Behavioral Mechanisms and Fibro An article by Dutch researchers has suggested that screening for pain persistance and pain avoidance patterns in patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro) can lead to finding more effective treatments for individual patients. more

Juvenile Fibro and Anxiety A recent article has suggested that children with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro) are more likely to suffer from anxiety disorders, and that anxiety is linked to poorer functioning in these patients. more

Statins and muscle pain A recently e-published article from a team of researchers at a Harvard teaching hospital has suggested that statin users are more likely to have musculoskeletal pain. more

Waon Heat Therapy for Fibro A recent article from Japanese researchers has shown that Waon Therapy, a specific kind of soothing warmth therapy, can be effective at helping to treat Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro). more

High Dose Amitriptyline not for Fibro An article by Spanish researchers discussing amitriptyline as a treatment for Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro) was this week e-published ahead of print in the journal Rheumatology. The researchers concluded that there was no evidence to support the use of amitriptyline for Fibro at higher doses or for longer than 8 weeks more

Online Group Lurkers may not get the most benefit If you go to an online support group but "lurk" rather than participating, it may be preventing you from getting the most benefit out of the group, according to the recently published results of a Dutch study. more

ATP calcium and magnesium levels in Fibro A recent article from a group of Italian researchers has suggested that abnormal ATP levels within blood cells, along with disturbances in calcium and magnesium transport, may be a part of Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro). more

Fibro is not the same as Major Depressive Disorder A recent article says that Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro) do not have the same underlying causes and are not subsets of the same disease concept, despite similarities between their characteristics and treatments. more

GPs can treat Fibro just as well as consultants Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro) can be treated within the primary care setting, and getting treatment quickly leads to better outcomes, according to an article recently e-published ahead of print in the journal Arthritis Research & Therapy. more

Another aspect of Fibrofog measured People with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro) have trouble reading words and naming colours quickly, according to a recently published article. more

An Internet based Self Management Program An internet based Self Management Program can help people with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro) or arthritis, according to a recent article. more

Sleep disturbances and Fibro A recent article discusses a study that looked at the relationship between sleep problems, pain, depression, and physical functioning in patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro). more

Fibrofog mimics 20 years of aging An article has been published recently suggesting that the cognitive problems associated with Fibrofog mimic around 20 years of aging. more

City of Hope Fibro Study Dr. R. Paul St. Amand, Cladia Craig Marek, Dr John (Jack) Shively PhD and a team of researchers working on the "City of Hope Fibromyalgia Study" have e-published a paper ahead of print in the journal Experimental biology and medicine. more

Fibromyalgia in Post Menopausal Women A recent articles discusses a study that suggests Raloxifene (Evista) may be of use in managing Fibro in post-menopausal women. more

Pregabalin for Fibromyalgia Syndrome Discussing the results of recent trials studying the use of pregabalin (Lyrica) in patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro) more

Cannabinoids for Fibromyalgia Syndrome Two published articles discussing whether cannabinoids are a new treatment option for Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro) more

Myofascial Trigger Points In Whiplash Patients An article has been e-published describing a distinct pattern of myofascial findings in patients after whiplash injury more

The role of central dopamine Dr Patrick Wood MD has had an article published in the May edition of the journal Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics in which he discusses the role of central dopamine in pain and analgesia more

Fibromyalgia and normalising behaviours A new study has reported that Fibromyalgia Syndrome patients may not seek help to manage their symptoms because the symptoms seem normal to them. more

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SCOT study 6000th patient recruited A Scotland led large-scale safety study into NSAIDs has reached a significant milestone by recruiting its 6000th patient volunteer.
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Participants sought for research study on family life with chronic pain A doctoral research student from the University of Cumbria is looking for people to take part in a non-medicinal research study on family life with chronic pain.
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Social Experience of Fibro Research Study looking for participants A Postgraduate MSc Social Research Methods Student from City University, London is looking for participants for a study investigating the social experiences of their illness of people with Fibro.
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Fibro and Emotional Expression Research Study looking for online participants Researchers carrying out a study into Fibro & Emotional Expression are looking for online participants to take part, to help them come up with better ways of helping people affected by Fibro.
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Xyrem rejected for Fibromyalgia in EU European regulators have this week rejected the medication Xyrem (sodium oxybate) as a treatment for Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro).
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University of Surrey online questionnaire on living with Fibro Researchers at the University of Surrey are carrying out an online questionnaire looking for individuals' experiences of living with Fibro.
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UK fMRI Research Study looking for Participants with Fibromyalgia The Birmingham University Imaging Centre are looking for participants with Fibro to take part in a fMRI Research Study
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FDA Accepts New Drug Application for Sodium Oxybate as a treatment for Fibromyalgia Jazz Pharmaceuticals have announced that the FDA have accepted their New Drug Application for JZP-6 (sodium oxybate) for the treatment of Fibromyalgia.
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Juvenile Fibromyalgia Survey The American National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA) is conducting a juvenile fibromyalgia (JFM) survey to better understand how this disorder impacts the quality of life of children.
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Counsellors with Fibro clients sought for research We have been asked to publicise an MSc research study looking at the experience of therapists working with clients who have Fibromyalgia Syndrome.
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Whittemore Peterson Institute XMRV research and Fibromyalgia Syndrome Earlier this month, scientists from the Whittemore Peterson Institute (WPI) in the US announced that they have discovered a retroviral link to Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).
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Fibro Personality Research Study Needs More Participants A study is being carried out at Birmingham University to investigate the "Fibro personality" and whether such a thing exists. More participants are needed.
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Positive Phase III data for Sodium Oxybate as a treatment for Fibromyalgia Syndrome Jazz Pharmaceuticals' medication sodium oxybate (JZP-6) demonstrated statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in pain and the core symptoms associated with Fibromyalgia Syndrome, according to Phase III data presented last week.
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Pfizer halts development on new Fibro drug esreboxetine Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc announced this week that they are ending development on two drugs that had been in final human testing in order to move staff and funding onto experimental drugs with more potential.
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Positive Phase III Results for Sodium Oxybate in Fibromyalgia Syndrome announced Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and UCB today announced positive preliminary top-line results from the first of two Phase III pivotal clinical trials of sodium oxybate (JZP-6) for the treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro).
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Final patient completes first Phase III Xyrem trial Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. has announced that the final patient has completed the first Phase III trial of JZP-6 (sodium oxybate) as a treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro).
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Cymbalta gets GAD Approval in the EU Cymbalta, the 2nd drug to get US FDA approval to treat Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro), has now been given approval in the EU for use as a treatment for Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
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Droxidopa Phase II trial for Fibro approved Pharmaceutical company Chelsea Therapeutics International, Ltd today announced that it has has received approval from the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to begin a Phase II trial of Droxidopa, alone and in combination with carbidopa, for the treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro).
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Lacosamide for Fibro Brussels based pharmamceutical company UCB last week announced positive initial results from their Phase IIa clinical trial with lacosamide to treat Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro).
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FDA Approves Cymbalta for Fibro Pharmaceutical firm Eli Lilly has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved their medication Cymbalta for the treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro).
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Reboxetine Fibromyalgia Syndrome trial A major trial of the drug Reboxetine for Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro) is currently recruiting patients in the USA and Canada
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Xyrem Phase III trial Jazz Pharmaceuticals announced last week that they had completed enrolment in the first of two Phase III pivotal clinical trials of JZP-6 (sodium oxybate) for the treatment of fibromyalgia
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Why do patients with fibromyalgia complain of ear-related symptoms? Ear-related symptoms and otological findings in patients with fibromyalgia.

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