Fibromyalgia Archives - Neurology Advisor

The researchers’ goal was to provide the initial evidence for the safety and efficacy of sublingual ketamine in patients with chronic nonmalignant pain.

Pain

Novel Calcium Regulation Gene Identified as Having Causal Role in Chronic Widespread Musculoskeletal Pain

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

May 25, 2021

A team of researchers conducted a genome-wide association study to gain insight into the genetics of chronic widespread pain

Sleep Disorders

Can Cannabinoids Help Patients With Sleep Disorders?

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

April 16, 2021

To learn more about the potential role of cannabinoids in the management of sleep disorders, we interviewed Aleksandra M. Kwasnik, MD, who recently coauthored a review on the topic.

Pain

For Patients With Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain and Mood Disorders Predominate

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

January 26, 2021

Recently updated diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia that reduce the underdiagnosis in men had not been implemented during these studies.

Sleep Disorders

Daytime Physical Activity May Affect Sleep in Patients with Fibromyalgia and Insomnia

By

Emily Pond

December 8, 2020

Patients with fibromyalgia suffer from chronic pain, which limits physical activity and is associated with disturbed sleep. However, the relationship between physical activity, pain, and sleep is unclear.