Fibromyalgia
Acupuncture may lower risk of heart disease in people with fibromyalgia says large new study
Acupuncture appears to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease in people with fibromyalgia, experts reveal in Arthritis Research & Therapy.
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Balance and gait may be impaired in people with fibromyalgia, highlights small new study
Balance could be severely impaired in people with fibromyalgia, a finding that has led experts to suggest that fall prevention should be a priority in this group. Continue reading
Electroacupuncture may benefit people with fibromyalgia concludes review
Electroacupuncture could help reduce the symptoms of fibromyalgia, highlights a review of the evidence in Pain Physician. But the research is not as promising for electric stimulation. Continue reading
Oxidative stress may play a role in fibromyalgia, scientists discover
Tackling oxidative stress in people with fibromyalgia could become a focal point for treatment in the light of new research. Experts found that oxidative stress may influence fibromyalgia and obstructive sleep apnoea, especially if they are present at the same time. Continue reading
New study sheds light on importance of stress systems and physical activity in fibromyalgia
Changes in areas of the brain and amount of physical activity both contribute to levels of fatigue experienced by women with fibromyalgia, says a small study in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research. Continue reading
