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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.

UK Fibromyalgia Conference & Unique Pamper Weekend

From the FMS Global News Desk of Jeanne Hambleton With just weeks to go to the final booking date, fibromites from all around the UK are rushing for places at a weekend filled with laughter, fun, relaxation and learning. Believed to be the first Fibromyalgia Conference in the south east of England working under the [...]

What Is Pain? What Causes Pain?

From the FMS Global News Desk of Jeanne Hambleton (UK) Courtesy of MedicalNewsToday.com Written by Christian Nordqvist The English word ‘pain’ probably comes from Old French (peine), Latin (poena – meaning punishment pain), or Ancient Greek (poine – a word more related to penalty), or a combination of all three. In medicine pain relates to [...]

International Fibromyalgia Awareness Day 12th May 2009

From FMS Global News Desk of Jeanne Hambleton (UK) In the wake of the historic first ever debate about fibromyalgia in Parliament (Westminster Hall) last week on May 5, the Fibromyalgia Association UK, (FMA UK) praised for its work in helping sufferers, has issued a press release. The Chairman of the Trustees of FMA UK [...]

MPs CALL FOR FIBROMYALGIA EDUCATION FOR DOCTORS IN FIRST EVER FMS DEBATE IN UK PARLIAMENT

From the FMS Global News Desk (UK) Courtesy/Source Hansard by Jeanne Hambleton Copyright 2009 FIBROMYALGIA THE CINDERELLA CONDITION Fibromyalgia made history on May 5 with a first time debate on the condition in the House of Commons Westminster Hall, prior to International Fibromyalgia Awareness Day (May 12). Rob Wilson MP, chairman of the all party [...]

FDA MedWatch – Botox and Botox Cosmetic (Botulinum toxin Type A) and Myobloc (Botulinum toxin Type B): Boxed Warning required

From the FMS Global News Desk of Jeanne Hambleton (UK) Courtesy of FDA/Center for Drug Evaluation and Research FDA notified healthcare professionals that after an ongoing safety review initiated in February 2008, the manufacturers of licensed botulinum toxin products will be required by FDA to strengthen warnings in product labeling and add a boxed warning [...]

Fibromyalgia and Epilepsy Drug Lyrica Helps Restless Leg Sufferers, Researchers Say

From the FMS Global News Desk of Jeanne Hambleton (UK) Courtesy of attorneyatlaw.com Legal Briefs Lyrica, the Pfizer drug for treatment of the chronic pain disorder fibromyalgia and preventing epileptic seizures, also appears to benefit people who cannot get to sleep because of restless legs syndrome, new findings suggest. A recently completed clinical trial found [...]

Lyrica Significantly Reduced Pain and Improved Other Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Peripheral Nerve Pain, New Data Show

From the FMS Global News Desk of Jeanne Hambleton (UK) SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE) Patients suffering from post-traumatic peripheral nerve pain treated with Lyrica® (pregabalin) capsules CV experienced significantly reduced pain compared to those taking placebo, according to new data presented today at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting. The data also showed that patients treated [...]

Still no treatment in Europe for the 14 million FMS patients trapped in pain!

From the FMS Global News Desk of Jeanne Hambleton (UK) Press Release from ENFA – 29.04.2009 Brussels, (29.04.2009) Last week was high on activities for the Fibromyalgia community, on one hand the European Network of Fibromyalgia Associations (ENFA) met with the European Health Commissioner Ms Androulla Vassiliou1. And on the other hand the European Medicines [...]

Pets for Depression and Health

From the FMS Global News Desk of Jeanne Hambleton (UK) By Kathleen Doheny – Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD – WebMD Feature Can your depression problems improve when you interact with your pet? Traffic was unbearable, the workday was long, and the boss unreasonable. But minutes later, as your pet dog wags his tail and [...]