Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

High-pressure oxygen can effectively treat fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is almost impossible to diagnose. The chronic pain syndrome strikes an estimated 1 in 70 Americans, most of them women. The disorder is often triggered by head trauma, a neurological infection, or severe emotional ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Oxygen chamber therapy may ease fibromyalgia, study suggests

(HealthDay)—The majority of women with fibromyalgia who underwent hyperbaric oxygen therapy—best known for treating "the bends" in scuba divers—experienced relief from pain and other symptoms, a small study found.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Hyperbaric hope for fibromyalgia sufferers

Women who suffer from fibromyalgia benefit from a treatment regimen in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, according to researchers at Rice University and institutes in Israel.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Suicidal ideation prevalent in patients with fibromyalgia

(HealthDay)—Suicidal ideation is prevalent among patients with fibromyalgia and is strongly associated with mental health, according to a study published in the February issue of Pain Practice.

Arthritis & Rheumatism

Prevalence of fibromyalgia varies with criteria applied

(HealthDay)—The prevalence of fibromyalgia varies with the different sets of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) classification criteria, according to a study published in the February issue of Arthritis & Rheumatology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Review: venlafaxine may be effective for fibromyalgia Tx

(HealthDay)—Venlafaxine seems to be effective for the treatment of fibromyalgia, although studies are limited by small sample size and methodological concerns, according to a review published in the February issue of the ...

Medical research

Scientists chart spinal circuitry responsible for chronic pain

Pain typically has a clear cause–but not always. When a person touches something hot or bumps into a sharp object, it's no surprise that it hurts. But for people with certain chronic pain disorders, including fibromyalgia ...

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