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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

The Dream Diet: Losing Weight While You Sleep

From the FMS Global News Desk of Jeanne Hambleton (UK) Courtesy of WebMD.com By Colette Bouchez -Reviewed by Leonard J. Sonne, MD – WebMD Weight Loss Clinic-Feature Can more sleep really help us control our weight? Three top experts explore the possibilities. Lose weight while you sleep. It sounds like something you would hear on [...]

Sleep may help clear the brain for new learning

From the FMS Global and UK News Desk of Jeanne Hambleton Contact Michael C. Purdy (purdym@wustl.edu) 314-286-0122 Courtesy Eureka Alert and Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis, March 30, 2009 A new theory about sleep’s benefits for the brain gets a boost from fruit flies in this week’s Science. Researchers at Washington University School [...]

Sleep, Snores and Studies

General health problems such as ear infections, pink eye and influenza affect nearly every person eventually. Rod Moser, PA, PhD, shares information and advice here on the most common general health disorders, their symptoms, treatments, and prevention.