Fibromyalgia Linked to Gut Bacteria for First Time

Scientists have found a correlation between a disease involving chronic pain and alterations in the gut microbiome. Fibromyalgia affects 2-4 percent of the population and has no known cure. Symptoms include fatigue, impaired sleep and cognitive difficulties, but the disease is most clearly characterized by widespread chronic pain. In a paper published today in the … Read more

13 Things People Don’t Realize You’re Doing Because Your Fibromyalgia Is Flaring

Navigating everyday life with fibromyalgia can be a challenge – so when your fibro symptoms flare up, causing increased pain, fatigue, brain fog and a plethora of other symptoms, simply getting through the day can sometimes feel near-impossible. Currently there is no cure for fibromyalgia, but many of those with the condition have developed certain habits, … Read more

Cannabis Could Be Reversing Damage to Arthritic Joints

Patients report that cannabis puts arthritis into remission, so the Arthritis Society funds the research to find out if it’s true. There’s good news for the 54 million people who suffer from arthritis: A study commissioned by The Arthritis Society is investigating avenues toward developing breakthrough therapies using medical cannabis. Canadian researcher, Dr. Jason McDougall, received a Strategic Operating … Read more

Sudden and unexpected death in patients with chronic pain and fibromyalgia

Sudden and unexpected death may occur in a patient with severe chronic pain, and the terminal event may not be related to medical treatment. Fortunately, sudden death is not as common in pain patients as in recent years, probably because of better access to at least some treatments. However, sudden death persists and professionals need to know … Read more