Category: Fibromyalgia treament

What Are ‘Invisible Illnesses’ and How To Find Out If You Have One

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Parade.com has an extensive editorial partnership with Cleveland Clinic, consistently named as one of the nation’s best hospitals in U.S. News & World Report’s annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Click here to learn more about our health reporting policies. About 60 percent of adults have a chronic disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But, not all illnesses can be measured or come with visible signs or symptoms. In those cases, the condition might be considered an invisible illness. An invisible illness is an umbrella term for any medical condition…

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Fibromyalgia causes structural brain changes

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Reviewed by Megan Craig, M.Sc.May 26 2023 Pain-processing regions are particularly affected by changes in brain volume. The good news is that these changes may be reversible. One of the core symptoms experienced by patients with fibromyalgia is chronic pain. A team from the LWL Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, has investigated the brain changes that are related to the disorder. Using magnetic resonance data, the researchers proved that the areas of the brain involved in the processing and emotional evaluation of pain are altered in patients.…

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Fibromyalgia Treatment Is a Real Gas

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By Pat Anson, PNN Editor Immersing fibromyalgia patients in high levels of oxygen is more effective at treating their pain and other symptoms than two medications commonly prescribed for the disorder, according to a new study. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have been studying hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for years as a possible treatment for fibromyalgia, a poorly understood condition characterized by widespread body pain, headaches, fatigue, depression and insomnia.   Hyperbaric medicine is a form of treatment in which patients stay in a pressurized chamber and breathe 100% oxygen…

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