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

Jazz Pharma expects Xyrem announcement soon Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. have cancelled a planned presentation because they anticipate releasing data from the first Phase III trial of JZP-6 (sodium oxybate) for the treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome within the next week.
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European Medicines Agency adopts negative opinion on Cymbalta for Fibromyalgia Syndrome The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) has adopted a negative opinion on a Cymbalta® (duloxetine hydrochloride) application for the treatment of fibromyalgia.
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Fibromyalgia Syndrome Research Trial in the UK FibroAction have learnt that an international study investigating a possible new treatment for Fibromyalgia Syndrome is being carried out at a number of hospitals around the UK, including Charing Cross Hospital, London.
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Participants Needed Urgently for Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Food Research Women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro) who live in the south-east of England are needed to help boost participant numbers for a survey into Fibro and food.
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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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Jazz Pharma to raise 26 million dollars Jazz Pharmaceuticals announced last week that it is to raise $26 million in a direct offering of the company's shares, partly to fund the completion of the trials of their drug Xyrem for the treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Fibro).

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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