Search results for "Fibromyalgia"
Gabapentin not linked to falls in older adults with neuropathy, fibromyalgia
A retrospective study compared fall-related injuries in adults initiating gabapentin versus duloxetine for diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, or fibromyalgia.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2025/01/07/2.htm
7 Jan 2025
Addressing abdominal pain's many causes
A session at ACG 2024 covered diagnoses similar to IBS that clinicians should keep on their differential and outlined the role of neuromodulators in treating disorders of the gut-brain interaction.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2025/01/addressing-abdominal-pains-many-causes.htm
1 Jan 2025
Low-dose naltrexone not superior to placebo for fibromyalgia pain relief
While the drug showed a significant difference in improving memory problems in women with fibromyalgia, researchers warned that this might be a false positive and more research is needed.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/12/12/2.htm
12 Dec 2023
Fibromyalgia characterized by controversy
There is very clear, objective evidence that fibromyalgia is a real problem. But there remains considerable dissent among the medical community about the condition's cause.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/09/fibromyalgia.htm
1 Sep 2016
MKSAP Quiz: 3-year history of pain in muscles, joints
A 47-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-year history of pain in all of her muscles and joints. She is a commercial truck driver. Her sleep is poor, and she awakens unrefreshed. She completes a fibromyalgia diagnostic questionnaire and meets the criteria for fibromyalgia. She has anxiety and depression. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/04/02/3.htm
2 Apr 2024
Tai chi helps with fibromyalgia
Tai chi helps with fibromyalgia
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/24/5.htm
24 Aug 2010
Fibromyalgia's symptoms real but be cautious in diagnosis
A rheumatologist with 25 years of fibromyalgia research experience questions the current paradigm surrounding the elusive illness.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/05/fibromyalgia.htm
1 May 2009
Increased suicide risk, but not overall mortality, with fibromyalgia
Increased suicide risk, but not overall mortality, with fibromyalgia
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/24/4.htm
24 Aug 2010
Changing thinking on chronic fatigue
A recent report might shed some diagnostic insight on the profound fatigue, unrefreshing sleep, and other nagging symptoms that could indicate myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/06/fatigue.htm
1 Jun 2015
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of widespread joint, muscle pain
A 37-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-year history of widespread joint and muscle pain, fatigue, poor sleep, and difficulty focusing. Following a physical exam and lab tests, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/01/09/3.htm
9 Jan 2024