Pain Medication Not Effective For Fibromyalgia Patients

Many Fibromyalgia sufferers report that common pain medications are not effective in relieving pain. A study carried out by University of Michigan Health System helps to explain why.

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More Women than Men Are Affected by Fibromyalgia

The reasons why there are more women than men with Fibromyalgia are still unclear, however theories include: hormones, immune system differences, brain chemistry and genetics.

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Mayo Clinic Study Discovers Acupuncture Eases Fibromyalgia Symptoms

The study included 50 people all diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. They were randomly assigned to receive acupuncture or simulated acupuncture treatments. Those receiving the true acupuncture reported a reduction in symptoms.

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