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Could Fibro Make Arthritis Worse?
Have you ever considered if having fibromyalgia puts you at greater risk of developing osteoarthritis?
Read the complete article.Effective Treatment Leads to Better Brain Function
Three exceptional reports that illuminate what is happening in the brains of people with fibromyalgia.
Read the complete article.Virus Linked to CFS but is history repeating itself?
A report of a retroviral link to chronic fatigue syndrome can be exciting and alarming news.
Read the complete article.Creatine Supplementation Shows Promise
Studies show that supplementing 5 grams a day of creatine can improve cognitive function and build muscle strength, yet it’s relatively free of side effects.
Read the complete article.Researchers Use Exercise to Illuminate How You Feel
During and after exertion is when CFS and fibromyalgia patients say they feel the worst, so that’s where researchers are looking to generate biomarkers.
Read the complete article.GI Symptoms & Novel Therapy
If acid reflux is burning you up at night, an old and inexpensive medication may be just what the doctor ordered.
Read the complete article.Imaging the Effects of Savella
The pain inhibitory system is the suspected area where Savella (milnacipran) works to reduce pain in people with fibromyalgia.
Read the complete article.Even Mild Exercise Can Reduce Pain
You might not have to work as hard as you think to benefit from an exercise program.
Read the complete article.Naltrexone Offers Novel Approach to Pain Relief
A preliminary trial using low doses of this drug is showing reduced pain in fibromyalgia patients.
Read the complete article.No Power to Your Punch?
A biochemist in Spain has identified an enzyme abnormality that might shed light on why you feel so drained of energy.
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