FIBROMYALGIA (FM)

This study looked at whether taking a daily probiotic blend for 12 weeks can reduce pain, fatigue, and improve thinking in women with fibromyalgia. 97 women participated, taking either the probiotic or a dummy pill. The goal was to see if changing gut bacteria could help manage f…

This study tested a non-invasive device that sends mild electrical pulses to the ear to stimulate the vagus nerve, which helps control pain and stress. Thirty adults with fibromyalgia used the device or a placebo for 30 minutes daily, five days a week, for four weeks. Researchers…

This study looked at whether people with fibromyalgia have early, hidden heart problems. Researchers used a special ultrasound test called global longitudinal strain (GLS) to measure heart function in 59 fibromyalgia patients and 59 healthy volunteers. The goal was to see if fibr…

This study looked at how diet, sleep, exercise, stress, smoking, and alcohol relate to pain in 20 women with fibromyalgia. Participants wore a Fitbit, logged food, answered questionnaires, and had pain sensitivity tests and blood draws to measure inflammation. The goal was to und…

This study looked at whether antiepileptic drugs used for fibromyalgia lower vitamin B12 and folate levels. Researchers reviewed medical records of 104 adults with fibromyalgia who started these medications. They compared vitamin levels before and after treatment to see if defici…