Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia seems to impair response to biologic drugs in psoriatic arthritis says new research
People with psoriatic arthritis who have fibromyalgia too are less likely to respond well to biologic drugs, says interesting research in Rheumatology. Continue reading
Does fibromyalgia have a greater impact on daily life than other rheumatic diseases?
People with fibromyalgia may find it more difficult to adjust to their disease and use poorer strategies to cope with pain than people with rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis or Sjögren’s syndrome says research in Pain Medicine. Continue reading
Flower power for fibromyalgia – occupational therapy programmes can reduce symptoms
Doing a floristry course may lead to improvement in pain and psychiatric symptoms for people with fibromyalgia, says a study from Israel, highlighting the need for occupational therapy programmes for people affected by the painful and debilitating condition. Continue reading
T’ai chi improves fibromyalgia symptoms says evidence review
People with fibromyalgia should take a course in T’ai chi after researchers reveal that the ancient Chinese gentle exercise therapy improves sleep quality and lowers pain scores. Continue reading
Heart rate variability biofeedback could be future treatment of fibromyalgia
Future treatment of fibromyalgia may include heart rate variability biofeedback after an interesting review of the evidence is published in Pain Management Nursing. Continue reading
