Fibromyalgia
People with chronic widespread pain should be investigated for vitamin D deficiency highlights new research
Vitamin D replacement treatment in people with nonspecific chronic widespread pain may lead to improvements in musculoskeletal symptoms, level of depression and quality of life, says a small study published in The International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases. Continue reading
Link between DNA marks and chronic muscle pain – exciting discovery for people with fibromyalgia
Experts have found a link between changes in marks on the outside of DNA and chronic widespread muscle pain, a discovery that could lead to a blood test to diagnose fibromyalgia. Continue reading
New form of ibuprofen may offer healthier – and faster – pain relief than the current version
Manufacturing ibuprofen with arginine (an amino acid) could negate the cardiovascular side effects of the drug, suggests new research in The FASEB Journal.
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Fibromyalgia: neural signature discovered in small study
A brain signature that identifies people with fibromyalgia with 93% accuracy, has been discovered, a research group reports in Pain. It is hoped that the finding will make a major difference to future clinical diagnosis and treatment. Continue reading
Retesting for chronically ill sickness benefits claimants – policy scrapped in u-turn
People with some severe lifelong conditions will no longer face six-monthly reassessments, says the Department for Work and Pensions.
Instead, employment support allowance will continue automatically for those who have lifelong, severe health conditions with no prospect of improvement. Continue reading
