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FDA Approves Cymbalta (duloxetine) to Treat Fibromyalgia
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves Cymbalta (duloxetine) on June 16 for treating fibromyalgia.
Read the complete article.Are You Becoming Cold-Sensitive?
The quest for humans to escape cold weather during their retirement years may have a physiological basis.
Read the complete article.Diagnosing Fibromyalgia Saves Money
This study looks at why the medical costs per year of fibromyalgia patients dropped after being diagnosed.
Read the complete article.Novel Way to Aid Sleep, Relieve Anxiety in Fibromyalgia
Growth hormone secretion from the brain’s hypothalamus-pituitary system is substantially low in one-third of fibromyalgia patients.
Read the complete article.Doctors Respond to New York Times Article
NY Times article questions validity of fibromyalgia and prompts response from medical community.
Read the complete article.Walking, Strengthening Exercises, or Education
You may be wondering: “What form of exercise is best and how do I get started?”
Read the complete article.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.
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