The latest news on fibromyalgia syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome is posted below in support of Fibromyalgia Network’s mission to educate patients and the media with ad-free reporting.
Phone: (800) 853-2929 • E-mail: editor@fmnetnews.com
Website: www.fmnetnews.com • Facebook: www.facebook.com/FibroNetwork
Editor: Kristin Thorson • Assistant Editor: Wendy Walkiewicz
Writing/Copy Editing Staff: Veronica Gutierrez, Kelsey Thorson, Mayra Moreno, Joshua Craig
Heat Tones Down Central Nervous System Pain
Can the application of heat realistically tone down the central nervous system pain that is the hallmark of fibromyalgia?
Read the complete article.Improving Doctor-Patient Relationships
This clinical trial by German doctors demonstrates how doctor-patient relationships can improve with a little education.
Read the complete article.Can Physician Attitudes Influence Symptoms?
Fibromyalgia patients who believe their doctors are serious about treating their symptoms may improve both physically and psychologically.
Read the complete article.Researchers Study Lyrica/Seroquel Combo Therapy
Being able to use one medication to treat fibromyalgia would be ideal, but may be unrealistic.
Read the complete article.FDA Approves Lyrica, First Drug to Treat Fibromyalgia
The FDA approved Lyrica (pregabalin) as the first drug with an indicated use for people with fibromyalgia.
Read the complete article.Is Caffeine Disrupting Your Sleep?
Does it really matter if you have just a little bit of caffeine-containing chocolate dessert before you go to bed at night?
Read the complete article.IACFS Presents Special Service Award to Kristin Thorson
IACFS recognizes Fibromyalgia Network and American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association founder for substantial contributions.
Read the complete article.Study Links Fibromyalgia to Metabolic Disease
Patients with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome may be at greater risk for metabolic disease, new research shows.
Read the complete article.Board Changes Name of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome patients have fought for ten years to get the name of their condition changed.
Read the complete article.