Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Regression analysis showed a significant negative correlation between adherence to the Mediterranean diet [PREDIMED-14] and severity of fibromyalgia [FIQR scores] and PREDIMED-14 scores and level of pain [NRS scores] (P=...
Vitamin D Supplementation May Improve Fibromyalgia Pain Symptoms, Especially in Vitamin D-Deficient Individuals
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Evaluating data from 9 RCT studies assessing changes in fibromyalgia patient’s pain symptoms as a result of vitamin D supplementation show that supplementation may have beneficial effects for musculoskeletal pain in subjects...
Cannabis may Ease Pain from Fibromyalgia, Study Says – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. A recent study demonstrated that cannabis can have a significant benefit in reducing the pain and improving the quality of life in people with fibromyalgia. As of January 1, 2020, cannabis will be legal in Illinois. Although...
Effects of Music on Pain in Fibromyalgia
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Relative to the control group, patients with fibromyalgia found that music therapy reduced their perception of pain. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome that is characterized by pain and tender points throughout the entire body 1,2....
Meditation Awareness Training Improves Fibromyalgia Symptoms
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Eight weekly 2-hour workshops in meditation awareness training significantly improved fibromyalgia symptoms in the seventy-four participating subjects compared to the control group participants. Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), more prevalent...
Vitamin D May Benefit Women With Fibromyalgia
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study participants with fibromyalgia had statistically significant lower levels of vitamin D and decreased bone density compared to control the control group. Those with vitamin D levels of 20 nanograms/mL or less also had...
Music and Vibration Therapy Improve Fibromyalgia Symptoms in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A combination of music vibration and acupuncture stimulation significantly reduced fibromyalgia scores and quality of life scores in participating subjects compared to placebo. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome that can be...
Chemicals in Foods May Worsen Fibromyalgia Symptoms – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. A medical study suggests there is a strong link between bowel function and the pain associated with fibromyalgia. Is there a relationship between poor bowel function and the symptoms of fibromyalgia? According to one medical...
Coenzyme Q10 May Help Chronic Pain
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Out of 20 fibromyalgic patients, those who supplemented with 300 mg of Enzyme CoQ10 for 40 days, experienced a 52 % reduction in pain, a 47% reduction in fatique, and a 44% reduction in morning tiredness compared to placebo....
Hope for Fibromyalgia and Headaches
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In research with 20 fibromyalgia patients given 300 mg of CoQ10 per day, fibromyalgia symptoms were decreased by 49% and headaches reduced by 39%. Fibromyalgia is a pain syndrome associated with fatigue, joint stiffness, depression,...
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