Fibromyalgia
Postcode lottery for grants that improve lives of people with arthritis
A new independent report has found that the application process for a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) is outdated, overly complex and involves excessive waiting times. This means that many people with arthritis are missing out on home aids and adaptations that enable them to live independently.Melatonin improves mood and decreases stress hormone in fibromyalgia
Melatonin seems to improve mood, anxiety levels and quality of life while decreasing stress hormone cortisol levels in people with fibromyalgia, according to a small study in Biological Research for Nursing. Continue reading
Medical cannabis therapy may improve symptoms of low back pain in people with fibromyalgia
Help could be on the horizon for people with fibromyalgia who have low back pain, in the form of medical cannabis therapy, experts report in Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology. Continue reading
Insomnia therapy may slow or reverse decline of cortical grey matter in fibromyalgia
Preliminary findings from a small study suggest that insomnia therapy may have a great impact on the atrophy of cortical grey matter in people who have fibromyalgia as well. Continue reading
Lacto-vegetarian diet plus exercises could lower fibromyalgia pain
A diet that includes vegetables and dairy but excludes eggs could help people with fibromyalgia who embark on an exercise programme too, says a small study from Spain Continue reading
