In 2003, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) spread from southeast Asia to North America causing a public health panic and many deaths. Fever, cough, muscle pain and air hunger were the primary presenting symptoms, and … [Read more...] about Post-SARS CFS-Like Syndrome
Fibromyalgia Research
Lack of Government Funding for ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia Research
The buzz among ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia patients and bloggers is the latest government funding figures for 2011 for ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia research, which were posted by the ME/CFS Worldwide Patient Alliance recently. … [Read more...] about Lack of Government Funding for ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia Research
Possible Detection of Fibromyalgia Markers Found In Saliva
As we all know, there are currently no tests that definitively diagnose Fibromyalgia. Over the past few years, there have been several attempts made in Fibromyalgia research of specific biological biomarkers of the … [Read more...] about Possible Detection of Fibromyalgia Markers Found In Saliva
Study Links Obesity & Fibromyalgia – Not Sure I Completely Agree
A new study that was recently conducted at the University of Utah says that there is a possible link between obesity and an increased severity of Fibromyalgia symptoms. The report says that some Fibromyalgia patients could … [Read more...] about Study Links Obesity & Fibromyalgia – Not Sure I Completely Agree
Small Study: Does Yoga Ease Symptoms Of Fibromyalgia?
A study that was published in the November issue of Pain found that yoga may help ease some of the debilitating symptoms of Fibromyalgia for some female patients. According to the Washington Post article: This study … [Read more...] about Small Study: Does Yoga Ease Symptoms Of Fibromyalgia?
Researchers Discover Chronic Pain Gene
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have discovered a gene associated with susceptibility to chronic pain caused by nerve injury in people. The researchers' findings were reported online on August 5th by Genome … [Read more...] about Researchers Discover Chronic Pain Gene
Fibromyalgia Association of Houston Research Updates Symposium
The Fibromyalgia Association of Houston will be hosting a day long symposium on Saturday, September 25, 2010. Thank you to the President of the FMAH, Mary Harper, for emailing me this information so that I could pass the … [Read more...] about Fibromyalgia Association of Houston Research Updates Symposium
Fibromyalgia Research Abstracts From ProHealth
Excess glutamate in specific brain region linked to FM pain sensitivity Central pain augmentation resulting from enhanced excitatory and/or decreased inhibitory neurotransmission is a proposed mechanism underlying the … [Read more...] about Fibromyalgia Research Abstracts From ProHealth
Fibromyalgia Research Abstracts From ProHealth
Reliability of ACR criteria over time to differentiate classic fibromyalgia from nonspecific widespread pain syndrome: a 6-month prospective cohort study American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 1990 criteria, initially … [Read more...] about Fibromyalgia Research Abstracts From ProHealth
Professor Says Chiropractic Care “Insufficient” In Treating Fibromyalgia
According to an article I recently read on the Arthritis Research Campaign website, a recent study revealed that there is no evidence to suggest chiropractic care is effective in treating Fibromyalgia. Professor Edzard Ernst … [Read more...] about Professor Says Chiropractic Care “Insufficient” In Treating Fibromyalgia