Herpes simplex virus type 1 DNA is located within Alzheimer's disease amyloid plaques The brains of Alzheimer's disease sufferers are characterized by amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. However, the cause(s) of … [Read more...] about ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia Research Abstracts
Fibromyalgia Research
RLS Common Among Female Fibromyalgia Patients
European Neurology reports that research has found that Restless Legs Syndrome is common among female Fibromyalgia patients. The purpose of the researchers' study was... ...to evaluate the prevalence of RLS in a group of … [Read more...] about RLS Common Among Female Fibromyalgia Patients
Physical Function of FM Women Less Than An 80 Year Old
Another study was recently conducted to try and learn more about Fibromyalgia. In this particular study, researchers were trying to determine the physical function level of women with Fibromyalgia. The researchers used … [Read more...] about Physical Function of FM Women Less Than An 80 Year Old
Online Study Recruiting Fibromyalgia Patients
The University of West England is conducting an online study for Fibromyalgia patients who experience fibrofog, or cognitive difficulties. The purpose of the study is to determine the level and severity of cognitive … [Read more...] about Online Study Recruiting Fibromyalgia Patients
Sinusitis May Be Misdiagnosed as ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia & Arthritis
Alexander Chester, MD says that one symptom of chronic sinusitis, bodily pain, is not listed in the medical books/journals so it may be misdiagnosed as depression, ME/CFS, fibromyalgia and arthritis. It is estimated that … [Read more...] about Sinusitis May Be Misdiagnosed as ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia & Arthritis
NIH To Do Major Study On Urologic Pelvic Pain As It Relates To ME/CFS & FM
The NIH (National Institute of Health) has given over $37 million to eight research centers for a 5-year study of chronic urologic pelvic pain syndromes and how they relate to chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. This … [Read more...] about NIH To Do Major Study On Urologic Pelvic Pain As It Relates To ME/CFS & FM
Study: Amitriptyline May Offer Short-Term Relief in FM for Sleep & Pain
Amitriptyline (Elavil) has been used as a sleep aid and pain reliever treatment for Fibromyalgia patients over the years. ForFM patients who do not suffer from depression, Elavil is also used to help with fatigue. My doctor … [Read more...] about Study: Amitriptyline May Offer Short-Term Relief in FM for Sleep & Pain
Study Proves Sleep Disturbance Major Issue for Fibromyalgia Patients
The results from a recent study that was published in the Arthritis and Rheumatism journal found that patients with Fibromyalgia have a high prevalence of sleep disturbances that play an important role in exacerbating their … [Read more...] about Study Proves Sleep Disturbance Major Issue for Fibromyalgia Patients
Fibrofog Impact on Cognitive Performance Can Mimic 20 Years of Aging
Fibrofog is a common complaint you will often hear from someone with Fibromyalgia. Studies have confirmed that cognitive difficulties are part of Fibromyalgia. There have been objective tests that have proven this point with … [Read more...] about Fibrofog Impact on Cognitive Performance Can Mimic 20 Years of Aging
Research on Exercise and Fibromyalgia
Thanks to Healthbolt, Skills for Healthy Living, Fitness for Moms and How to Cope With Pain for including this post as part of their blog carnivals. Some of the latest research has provided evidence once again that exercise … [Read more...] about Research on Exercise and Fibromyalgia