fibromyalgia

Assessing comorbid PTSD, depression, and anxiety in fibromyalgia patients: a retrospective observational study | BMC Psychiatry

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Fibromyalgia often coexists with psychiatric disorders, forming a complex web of symptoms and challenges for those affected. The relationship between fibromyalgia and psychiatric conditions has been a subject of research and clinical interest, shedding light on the interplay between physical and mental health. Amir et al. [1] explored the connection between fibromyalgia and posttraumatic stress … Read more

Could your toothpaste routine prevent chronic pain? New study links poor oral health with migraines, body pain | Health

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A new study conducted on women has found a significant association between poor oral health and chronic pain conditions, including migraine and fibromyalgia. Study on women relates poor oral health with chronic pain.(Image by Pixabay) Using genomics, the research from the University of Sydney, Australia, examined the oral microbiome of nearly 160 women in New … Read more

Depression and Anxiety Common in Chronic Pain Patients: Study

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MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The blues and the jitters are very common among people battling chronic pain, a new evidence review says. About 40% of adults with chronic pain have symptoms of depression or anxiety, researchers report in JAMA Network Open. Women, younger adults and people suffering from fibromyalgia are particularly vulnerable … Read more

Rethinking Fibromyalgia: Nociplastic Pain’s Big Impact

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The need to recognize and manage chronic nociplastic pain has become integral to rheumatology practice, as research over the past half-decade has affirmed that when central sensitization is present, patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and other rheumatologic diseases are less responsive — or nonresponsive — to peripherally and axially … Read more

Cluster Headache Often Comorbid with Fibromyalgia and Migraine

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Archyde Cluster headaches,often described as​ one of the most excruciating types of pain,are now being linked to other chronic conditions⁣ like fibromyalgia and migraines.A recent study sheds‍ light on how​ these overlapping health ‌issues can amplify the physical ​and emotional challenges⁤ faced by ‍patients. “The presence of fibromyalgia alongside cluster ‍headaches significantly heightens the disease … Read more

Fibromyalgia Battle: 29-Year-Old Leads Fight for Patient Rights and LEA Inclusion in Italy

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Archyde Fibromyalgia in Italy:⁤ A Fight ‌for‌ Recognition and Care Fibromyalgia, a chronic condition​ characterized by widespread​ pain, fatigue, ⁤and cognitive ‍disturbances,‌ affects millions of Italians. Yet, despite its⁢ prevalence, the battle for its recognition as a legitimate pathology within italy’s National Health System continues. In‍ a recent Senate hearing,the Italian​ Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association (AISF … Read more

Post-Exertional Malaise in Fatiguing Diseases: What to Know

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Identifying the phenomenon of post-exertional malaise (PEM) in patients with fatiguing conditions is critical because it necessitates a far more cautious approach to exercise, experts said. PEM is a defining feature of the condition myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), and it is present in many people with long COVID. It is characterized by a worsening … Read more