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Disease |
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Jun 10, 2008 |
Article,ClinicalTrial,Events |
CFIDS&FM |
New Fibromyalgia Drug Trial Recruiting More Than 1,100 Subjects at 124 Locations in US and Canada
This Phase III trial of the drug reboxetine, sponsored by Pfizer, will address its potential as a safe & effective treatment for Fibromyalgia pain and fatigue. |
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Jun 09, 2008 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
Positive relationship between sleep problems and thalamic size in patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Source: American Psychosomatic Society 65th Annual Meeting, May 2007
The thalamus (a right & left pair of brain structures) is associated with sleep regulation. Greater total thalamic volume, and greater right thalamic size (subjects were right handed), were associated with more sleep problems among CFS patients – but not controls. [Source: American Psychosomatic Society 65th Annual Meeting, May 2007] |
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Jun 09, 2008 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
A 14-week, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Monotherapy Trial of Pregabalin [LyricaR] in Patients with Fibromyalgia – Source: The Journal of Pain, June 2, 2008
Pregabalin provided greater average sleep and pain benefits than placebo at 3 dosage levels and was well tolerated in most patients. Most common adverse events were dizziness and drowsiness. [Source: The Journal of Pain, June 2, 2008] |
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May 26, 2008 |
Chat |
CFIDS&FM |
Letters From Our Readers - What Works for Me 05-28-08
Letters From Our Readers - What Works for Me 05-28-08 |
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May 26, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
Fibromyalgia - Ultimately a Disease of Amplified Pain
Fibromyalgia may not cause destruction along the pain pathways, but it does cause chronic abnormal changes all along the pathway components, and this results in chronic pain via both peripheral and central neurological mechanisms. Dr. Pellegrino explains amplification, wind-up, allodynia, Substance P, generalization, and more. |
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May 25, 2008 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
Sleep and rheumatologic disorders – Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews, Jun 2008
Experts propose guidelines for evaluating and treating sleep disorders associated with 11 ‘rheumatologic’ diseases including Fibromyalgia – describe inter-relationship between cytokines, depression, disease activity, sleep disorders. [Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews, Jun 2008] |
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May 22, 2008 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
Hippocampus Dysfunction May Explain Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Syndrome. A Study with Single-Voxel Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy – Source: The Journal of Rheumatology, May 15, 2008
High-tech spectroscopy of FM patients vs. controls provides evidence of metabolic dysfunction of hippocampus (part of brain that regulates cognitive functions, sleep, and pain perception) in FM patients vs. controls. [Source: The Journal of Rheumatology, May 15, 2008] |
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May 15, 2008 |
Article,Events |
CFIDS&FM |
November 8 in Alberta Canada – INTERNATIONAL DISABLING FATIGUE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM - invites researchers and clinicians of all disciplines who work with disabling fatigue in chronic disease
For researchers and clinicians of all disciplines who work with disabling fatigue in chronic disease - to learn and help develop a collaborative research agenda. |
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May 15, 2008 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
Restless legs syndrome as side effect of second generation antidepressants – Source: Journal of Psychiatric Research, May 9, 2008
Restless legs syndrome may be provoked or deteriorated in some persons when they begin taking a ‘selective’ antidepressant. This multi-center study of patients taking nine different drugs found the frequency of associated RLS problems ranged from zero to 28% depending on the drug. – Source: Journal of Psychiatric Research, May 9, 2008 |
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May 14, 2008 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
Sleep structure and sleepiness in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with or without co-existing Fibromyalgia – Source: Arthritis Research & Therapy, May 2008
A subset of ME/CFS patients was identified who are more sleepy/fatigued in the morning vs. a less sleepy subset. Polysomnograms indicated the more-sleepy symptom was associated with more-disrupted sleep - and not co-existing Fibromyalgia, RLS, sleep apnea, or different menstrual phase. [Source: Arthritis Research & Therapy, May 2008] |
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