Fibromyalgia
Take on inflammation when treating fibromyalgia suggests evidence review
The role of inflammation in the development, progression and treatment of fibromyalgia is reviewed in Rheumatology International resulting in suggestions for treatment avenues. Continue reading
Post your journey: Instagram as a support community for people with fibromyalgia
Research into the impact that social media websites have on various aspects of physical, mental and spiritual health, remains in its infancy. Now a new study has looked at how Instagram has become a recent resource allowing people with fibromyalgia to interact in a virtual community devoted to the condition. Continue reading
Walk more to reduce fibromyalgia fatigue highlights large new study
People with fibromyalgia need encouragement to walk more as they will become less tired and have a lower chance of developing additional conditions, highlights a large study in Rehabilitation Nursing. Continue reading
Physiotherapy versus acupuncture in fibromyalgia – new findings
Pain, daily function and quality of life of people with fibromyalgia were all under the spotlight in a comparison of acupuncture and physiotherapy that is published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Continue reading
Not reaching rheumatoid arthritis remission? Consider fibromyalgia too
People with rheumatoid arthritis who do not reach remission may have fibromyalgia, experts suggest in Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology after looking at data over a 10-year period. Continue reading