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Fibromyalgia
TENS at high or mixed frequency seems to reduce fibromyalgia pain
Most people have heard about a TENS machine in the context of labour pains. But research also shows they can also be used in some chronic pain conditions, such as fibromyalgia.
Antidepressants seem to be largely ineffective for common pain conditions
Some antidepressant drugs do help in some pain conditions, but most are either ineffective or the evidence is inconclusive, despite being used for a range of pain conditions. The evidence, published by The British Medical Journal adds to mounting research that challenges the role of medicines for pain.
Yoga and cognitive behavioural therapy reduce symptoms of fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome
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Immersive virtual reality can help manage chronic pain – evidence review
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Balneotherapy + aquatic exercise for fibromyalgia – two independent studies highlight importance of water
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