A ‘WIN WIN’ FIBROMYALGIA CONFERENCE

News from the world of fibromyalgia. Leading speakers at SE England fibromyalgia conference share their insights into the brains of fibromites, sleep patterns and their diets.

WOMEN IN NETS CLAIMING TO BE TRAPPED IN PAIN IN 8 EUROPEAN CITIES

From the Fibromyalgia News Desk of Jeanne Hambleton PRESS RELEASE Embargoed until 7.3.09 Brussels, (07.03.2009) – This Saturday has not only been marked by the International Women’s Day but also by the European action day on Fibromyalgia. While normal people were doing their usual Saturday’s shopping, the European Network of Fibromyalgia Associations and its Member [...]

A ‘Murky Business’ – Yes it is REAL

AP Associated Press IMPACT:
Drug makers’ push boosts ‘murky’ ailment

AN ELEPHANT AMONG US: THE ROLE OF DOPAMINE IN THE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF FIBROMYALGIA

From the  Fibromyalgia Global News Desk of Jeanne Hambleton Source:The Journal of Rheumatology, Feb 2009 by Patrick B Wood, MD, and Andrew J. Holman, MD - February 13, 2009     Exploration of the pathophysiology underlying fibromyalgia (FM) has become an exciting field of inquiry as we strive to improve our understanding of this enigmatic disorder. [...]

EUROPEAN NETWORK of FIBROMYALGIA ASSOCIATIONS

The European Medicines Agency (EMEA) are to have a consultation with a delegation from the European Network of Fibromyalgia Associations (ENFA)

New UNR center raises hopes for CFS patients

From the News Desk of Jeanne Hambleton  BY LENITA POWERS • LPOWERS@RGJ.COM • FEBRUARY 5, 2009 People from across the nation and around the world who suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and other neuroimmune diseases are waiting anxiously for the opening next year of a new medical research center at the University of Nevada, Reno. [...]

FDA APPROVES NEW FIBROMYALGIA DRUG

Savella (milnacipran) gets go ahead from FDA for USA market

Dual action

From Jeanne Hambleton’s FMS Global News Desk By Sandra Flahive (FiftySomething) January 10 2009 Bill and Susan Steffey of Grimes both have seen great physical improvements since they began exercising together at the Wellness Center at Mercy Medical Center. Susan, 55, first started a regular workout regimen in July on the advice of her rheumatologist. [...]

PIERRE FABRE MEDICAMENT AND FOREST LABORATORIES TO COLLABORATE ON DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIALIZATION

Collaboration to develop proprietory selection norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake inhibitor for depression and central nervous system disorders.

Fibromyalgia Circle of Care Initiative

FROM THE DESK OF JEANNE HAMBLETON UK NFA LEADER AGAINST PAIN October 25, 2008 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time Johns Hopkins and National Fibromyalgia Association Launch Fibromyalgia Educational Initiative to Bridge Chasm in Diagnosis and Care Collaborative Program Shifts Paradigm with Evidence-Based Platform to Educate Providers on Fibromyalgia Management SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Johns Hopkins University [...]