Research & Drug News for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Find out the latest on FMS and CFS, including drug trials, new treatment options and research into the causes and mechanisms behind fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Cymbalta Approved as Fibromyalgia Treatment
Cymbalta (duloxetine) has become the second drug to be FDA approved for treating fibromyalgia.
Cymbalta (duloxetine) has become the second drug to be FDA approved for treating fibromyalgia.
Prospective Fibromyalgia Drug Offers Long Track Record, No Side Effects
Effirma (oral flupirtine) is now going through the early stages of seeking FDA approval for treating fibromyalgia. Unlike many fibromyalgia drugs, Effirma is not addictive and does not have significant side effects.
Effirma (oral flupirtine) is now going through the early stages of seeking FDA approval for treating fibromyalgia. Unlike many fibromyalgia drugs, Effirma is not addictive and does not have significant side effects.
Fibromyalgia Pain Linked with Central Nervous System Disorder
Research further links fibromyalgia to central nervous system abnormalities.
Research further links fibromyalgia to central nervous system abnormalities.
Hippocampus Dysfunction in Fibromyalgia
New study examines hippocampus dysfunction in people with fibromyalgia.
New study examines hippocampus dysfunction in people with fibromyalgia.
CDC Launches Study to Uncover Mysteries of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The CDC is hoping to learn more about hormonal imbalances and immune issues connected to chronic fatigue syndrome.
The CDC is hoping to learn more about hormonal imbalances and immune issues connected to chronic fatigue syndrome.
Cortisol for Treating Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Multiple studies appear to confirm the effectiveness of cortisol treatment for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. But is cortisol replacement safe for treating fibromyalgia?
Multiple studies appear to confirm the effectiveness of cortisol treatment for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. But is cortisol replacement safe for treating fibromyalgia?
The 7 Genomic Subtypes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Find out what symptoms go with which chronic fatigue syndrome subtypes, and why subtyping is important to both researchers and people with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Find out what symptoms go with which chronic fatigue syndrome subtypes, and why subtyping is important to both researchers and people with chronic fatigue syndrome.
FDA Moves Forward on New Drug Application for Fibromyalgia
A decisionon whether milnacipran, which boosts the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and serotonin, could be made by the end of October, giving people with fibromyalgia another option for drug therapy.
A decisionon whether milnacipran, which boosts the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and serotonin, could be made by the end of October, giving people with fibromyalgia another option for drug therapy.
Current Research into Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Several chronic fatigue syndrome studies and projects are underway in early 2008, led by leading CFS expert Dr. Nancy Klimas. Get a look at what's going on know as well as what to expect for the future of chronic fatigue syndrome research.
Several chronic fatigue syndrome studies and projects are underway in early 2008, led by leading CFS expert Dr. Nancy Klimas. Get a look at what's going on know as well as what to expect for the future of chronic fatigue syndrome research.
Why Are Women More Prone to Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Women get fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome at far higher rates than men. Find out what factors researchers believe could be behind women's greater susceptibility to fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Women get fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome at far higher rates than men. Find out what factors researchers believe could be behind women's greater susceptibility to fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
HPA Axis Dysfunction & Cortisol Replacement in Fibromyalgia & ME/CFS
Large-scale review of data show HPA axis dysfunction in the majority of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome patients and show that cortisol replacement is both safer and more effective than previously believed.
Large-scale review of data show HPA axis dysfunction in the majority of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome patients and show that cortisol replacement is both safer and more effective than previously believed.
Fibromyalgia - A Disorder of the Brain?
This article looks at evidence that people with fibromyalgia have abnormalities in the central nervous system that may contribute to their symptoms.
This article looks at evidence that people with fibromyalgia have abnormalities in the central nervous system that may contribute to their symptoms.
Bee Venom Acupuncture - Does It Help with Pain?
Review of studies looks into injecting bee venom into acupuncture points help relieve muscloskeletal pain.
Review of studies looks into injecting bee venom into acupuncture points help relieve muscloskeletal pain.
Study of Auditory & Pressure Sensitivity in Fibromyalgia
Study supports the theory that people with fibromyalgia are sensitive to much more than pain.
Study supports the theory that people with fibromyalgia are sensitive to much more than pain.
Is It Vitamin D Deficiency instead of Fibromyalgia or ME/CFS?
Learn the importance of getting enough Vitamin D and why sometimes people with a deficiency are misdiagnosed with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome.
Learn the importance of getting enough Vitamin D and why sometimes people with a deficiency are misdiagnosed with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome.
New Survey Reveals Devastating Impact of Chronic Pain
Chronic pain takes a devastating toll on the lives of those who suffer, according to new findings released today by the American Pain Foundation.
Chronic pain takes a devastating toll on the lives of those who suffer, according to new findings released today by the American Pain Foundation.
Cognitive–behavioral therapy v. mirtazapine for CFS
British study examines effects of cognitive-behavioral therapy combined with medication as a treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome. Note: Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a common CFS treatment in UK but is highly controversial in the U.S.
British study examines effects of cognitive-behavioral therapy combined with medication as a treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome. Note: Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a common CFS treatment in UK but is highly controversial in the U.S.
Fibromyalgia pain processing & ketamine
Study examined whether pain processing in fibromyalgia could be detected with a brain scan.
Study examined whether pain processing in fibromyalgia could be detected with a brain scan.
CFS: Characteristics and possible causes for its pathogenesis
Learn about four possible causes of chronic fatigue syndrome that researchers are exploring.
Learn about four possible causes of chronic fatigue syndrome that researchers are exploring.
Fibromyalgia: A Disorder of the Brain?
This article abstract discusses evidence showing that the brains of people with fibromyalgia function differently from the brains of other people.
This article abstract discusses evidence showing that the brains of people with fibromyalgia function differently from the brains of other people.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome after Human Parvovirus B19 Infection
Find out how common it is for people with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS) to have developed the condition after contracting a human parvovirus infection.
Find out how common it is for people with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS) to have developed the condition after contracting a human parvovirus infection.
Study Shows Cymbalta Effective for Fibromyalgia Pain
Eli Lily, the company that makes Cymbalta (duloxetine) says a large study shows the selective serotonin norephinephrine reuptake inhibitor is effective at fighting the pain of fibromyalgia. A New Drug Application already is before the FDA.
Eli Lily, the company that makes Cymbalta (duloxetine) says a large study shows the selective serotonin norephinephrine reuptake inhibitor is effective at fighting the pain of fibromyalgia. A New Drug Application already is before the FDA.
Marijuana-based Drug Reduces Fibromyalgia Pain, Study Suggests
Patients with fibromyalgia treated with a synthetic form of marijuana, nabilone, showed significant reductions in pain and anxiety in a first-of-its-kind study, published in The Journal of Pain.
Patients with fibromyalgia treated with a synthetic form of marijuana, nabilone, showed significant reductions in pain and anxiety in a first-of-its-kind study, published in The Journal of Pain.
Disability and quality of life in people with fibromyalgia
See what researchers found when comparing perceived disability levels and mental health of people with fibromyalgia to those of people with other pain conditions.
See what researchers found when comparing perceived disability levels and mental health of people with fibromyalgia to those of people with other pain conditions.
Intracellular immune dysfunction in ME/CFS
Evidence in support of intracellular immune dysfunctions in people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)/chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is accumulating, but few studies have addressed intracellular immunity as a potential therapeutic target.
Evidence in support of intracellular immune dysfunctions in people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)/chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is accumulating, but few studies have addressed intracellular immunity as a potential therapeutic target.