Researchers at the University of Michigan Health System have found that Fibromyalgia patients had a decrease in their pain when levels of the brain molecule glutamate was lower. This new discovery could possibly help … [Read more...] about Fibromyalgia Pain Linked to Changes in Brain Molecule
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Less Stage 2 Sleep Found in Fibromyalgia Patients/Correlates With Pain
Sleep researchers at three universities conclude that measurement of time in stage 2 sleep may be predictive of pain level in Fibromyalgia. We knew sleep disorders were a huge part of Fibromyalgia and now research has … [Read more...] about Less Stage 2 Sleep Found in Fibromyalgia Patients/Correlates With Pain
Seven Myths About Painkillers – Getting to the Truth
Chronic pain is hard to live with and many people take prescription painkillers so that they can have some kind of normalcy in their lives. But now it seems that it is getting harder to get the appropriate painkillers needed … [Read more...] about Seven Myths About Painkillers – Getting to the Truth
4th Annual International Leaders Against Pain Scholarship
The National Fibromyalgia Association has announced their 4th Annual International Leaders Against Pain Scholarship Program and they are currently accepting applications. The NFA will select up to 75 support group leader … [Read more...] about 4th Annual International Leaders Against Pain Scholarship
A Letter to Caregivers
This article was reprinted with permission by RestMinistries.org: This week I read a letter that made my heart wince. It came from a desperate young woman living with the ravages of chronic pain. Her words, however, … [Read more...] about A Letter to Caregivers
Chronic Pain Alters the Brain
U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday that they found on brain scans of people with chronic pain that their brains show a state of constant activity in areas that should be at rest. Â Researchers say that this could explain why … [Read more...] about Chronic Pain Alters the Brain
Mayo Clinic Invents Test to Diagnose Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Myofascial Pain Syndrome is a musculoskeletal condition that is very painful. It affects the neck, back, and shoulders and involves trigger points. These "trigger points" are actually small lumps in the muscle that when … [Read more...] about Mayo Clinic Invents Test to Diagnose Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Study Shows Driving Abilities Not Impaired By Moderate, Long-Term Pain Medication Use
A study conducted at the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago showed that moderate, long-term use of pain medication use does not impair a persons ability to drive safely. The head of this study was Dr. Asokumar … [Read more...] about Study Shows Driving Abilities Not Impaired By Moderate, Long-Term Pain Medication Use
Nutrition’s Role in Treating Chronic Pain
In order to heal from pain, nutrition must play a significant role. When you consider the relationship of food and healing, there are three rules to live by (according to Dr. Hal S. Blatman, founder and medical director of … [Read more...] about Nutrition’s Role in Treating Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain Is A Family Problem
There is a great article in the New York Times titled "Chronic Pain: A Burden Often Shared". The article talks about how chronic pain not only affects the sufferer but also their spouse, children and other loved ones around … [Read more...] about Chronic Pain Is A Family Problem