[is the dilemma of fibromyalgia solved by the guideline?]
[Is the dilemma of fibromyalgia solved by the guideline?]
Schmerz. 2008 Nov 14;
Authors: Mindach M
PMID: 19011909 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Schmerz)...
POSTED 11/13/2008 at 11:00 PM --
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Fibromyalgia associated with functional brain abnormalities
Researchers have uncovered evidence that fibromyalgia is linked to brain-perfusion abnormalities that relate to the disability of the disease. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)...
POSTED 11/12/2008 at 02:38 PM --
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Aerobics 'safe for children with fibromyalgia'
Aerobic exercise is safe and feasible for children with fibromyalgia, according to a study published in the journal Arthritis and Rheumatism. (Source: Arthritis Research Campaign)...
POSTED 11/11/2008 at 11:00 PM --
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Amitriptyline in the treatment of fibromyalgia: a systematic review of its efficacy
The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of amitriptyline as a treatment of FM. A comprehensive computerized search in Medline (Pubmed), EMBASE and The Cochrane Library was performed. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing amitriptyline vs placebo in adult patients suffering from FM were identified, the methodological quality was assessed and the results of the main outcomes were evaluated. Ten RCTs were identified. Large clinical variability and statistical heterogeneity precluded quantitative meta-analysis. Overall, the study quality was moderate to high. Amitriptyline 25 mg/day (six RCTs) demonstrated a therapeutic response compared with placebo in the domains of pain, sleep, fatigue and overall patient and investigator impression. This benefit was genera......
POSTED 11/10/2008 at 11:00 PM --
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Spect ties functional brain abnormalities to fibromyalgia
Using SPECT, researchers in France have detected functional abnormalities in certain regions of the brain in fibromyalgia patients. The findings support the idea that fibromyalgia symptoms are related to a dysfunction in the parts of the brain where pain is processed. (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)...
POSTED 11/07/2008 at 01:00 AM --
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Fibromyalgia: a disorder of the brain?
This article presents evidence that fibromyalgia patients have alterations in CNS anatomy, physiology, and chemistry that potentially contribute to the symptoms experienced by these patients. There is substantial psychophysical evidence that fibromyalgia patients perceive pain and other noxious stimuli differently than healthy individuals and that normal pain modulatory systems, such as diffuse noxious inhibitory control mechanisms, are compromised in fibromyalgia. Furthermore, functional brain imaging studies revealing enhanced pain-related activations corroborate the patients' reports of increased pain. Neurotransmitter studies show that fibromyalgia patients have abnormalities in dopaminergic, opioidergic, and serotoninergic systems. Finally, studies of brain anatomy show structural dif......
POSTED 11/06/2008 at 11:00 PM --
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Antecedent nonbladder syndromes in case-control study of interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome.
CONCLUSIONS: Eleven antecedent syndromes were more often diagnosed in those with IC/PBS, and most syndromes appeared in clusters. The most prominent cluster comprised FM-CWP, chronic fatigue syndrome, sicca syndrome, and irritable bowel syndrome; most of the other syndromes and identified clusters were associated with it. Among the hypotheses generated was that some patients with IC/PBS have a systemic syndrome and not one confined to the bladder.
PMID: 18995888 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Urology)...
POSTED 11/06/2008 at 11:00 PM --
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Aerobic exercise program is beneficial in children with fibromyalgia
It is safe and feasible for children with fibromyalgia to participate in an aerobic exercise program, according to findings published in the October 15th issue of Arthritis and Rheumatism. Aerobic exercise improves quality of life and physical function in this population. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines)...
POSTED 11/06/2008 at 09:05 PM --
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Heart rate variability as a biomarker of fibromyalgia syndrome
Future Rheumatology , October 2008, Vol. 3, No. 5, Pages 475-483.
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain syndrome characterized by widespread mechanical tenderness, fatigue, nonrefreshing sleep and depressed mood. Several biological abnormalities have been described in FM patients, including elevated substance P in the ... (Source: Future Rheumatology)...
POSTED 11/06/2008 at 05:40 AM --
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Heart rate variability as a biomarker of fibromyalgia syndrome
Future Rheumatology , October 2008, Vol. 3, No. 5, Pages 475-483.
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain syndrome characterized by widespread mechanical tenderness, fatigue, nonrefreshing sleep and depressed mood. Several biological abnormalities have been described in FM patients, including elevated substance P in the ... (Source: Rheumatology)...
POSTED 11/06/2008 at 05:40 AM --
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Prolonged gabapentin analgesia in an experimental mouse model of fibromyalgia
In a new mouse model for generalized pain syndrome, including fibromyalgia, which used intermittent cold stress (ICS), bilateral allodynia in the hindpaw was observed that lasted more than 12 days; thermal hyperalgesia lasted 15 days. During constant cold stress (CCS), mice showed only a transient allodynia. A female prevalence in ICS-induced allodynia was observed in gonadectomized but not in gonad intact mice. Systemic gabapentin showed complete anti-allodynic effects in the ICS model at the one-tenth dose for injury-induced neuropathic pain model, and central gabapentin showed long-lasting analgesia for 4 days in ICS, but not the injury model. These results suggest that the ICS model is useful for the study of generalized pain syndrome. (Source: Molecular Pain)...
POSTED 11/05/2008 at 11:00 PM --
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Fibromyalgia 'linked to abnormalities in blood flow to brain'
Fibromyalgia is related to abnormalities in blood flow to the brain, new research has revealed. (Source: Arthritis Research Campaign)...
POSTED 11/04/2008 at 11:00 PM --
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Fibromyalgia can no longer be called the 'invisible' syndrome
Using single photon emission computed tomography, researchers in France were able to detect functional abnormalities in certain regions in the brains of patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia, reinforcing the idea that symptoms of the disorder are related to a dysfunction in those parts of the brain where pain is processed. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)...
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Fibromyalgia can no longer be called the 'invisible' syndrome
Using SPECT, researchers in France were able to detect functional abnormalities in certain regions in the brains of patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia. (Source: medicexchange.com - Neuro - Industry)...
POSTED 11/04/2008 at 11:15 AM --
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Chmp negative on duloxetine for fibromyalgia.
Page: 23 (Source: Inpharma Weekly)...
POSTED 11/04/2008 at 05:50 AM --
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Fibromyalgia can no longer be called the "invisible" syndrome
Using single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), researchers in France were able to detect functional abnormalities in certain regions in the brains of patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia, reinforcing the idea that symptoms of the disorder are related to a dysfunction in those parts of the brain where pain is processed. "Fibromyalgia is frequently considered an 'invisible syndrome' since musculoskeletal imaging is negative," said Eric Guedj, M.D. (Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today)...
POSTED 11/04/2008 at 03:00 AM --
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Fibromyalgia a 'real disease,' study shows
Title: Fibromyalgia a 'Real Disease,' Study ShowsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/4/2008Last Editorial Review: 11/4/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General)...
POSTED 11/04/2008 at 01:00 AM --
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Fibromyalgia a 'real disease,' study shows
Title: Fibromyalgia a 'Real Disease,' Study ShowsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/4/2008Last Editorial Review: 11/4/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Rheumatoid Arthritis General)...
POSTED 11/04/2008 at 01:00 AM --
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Fibromyalgia a 'real disease,' study shows
Title: Fibromyalgia a 'Real Disease,' Study ShowsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/4/2008Last Editorial Review: 11/4/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Depression General)...
POSTED 11/04/2008 at 01:00 AM --
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Fibromyalgia a 'real disease,' study shows
Title: Fibromyalgia a 'Real Disease,' Study ShowsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/4/2008Last Editorial Review: 11/4/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General)...
POSTED 11/04/2008 at 01:00 AM --
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