A cancer-linked protein called BRAF may help drive chronic nerve pain, and existing cancer drugs targeting it reduced pain sensitivity in preclinical models. Chronic nerve pain can persist long after an injury and often responds poorly to standard pain medications. Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center now report evidence that BRAF,…
Aug 15 (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Tonix Pharmaceuticals’ (TNXP.O), opens new tab drug to manage pain related to a type of chronic condition called fibromyalgia, the company said on Friday. The approval paves the way for the drug to be the first new treatment option in over 15 years for patients…
Is Fibromyalgia an Autoimmune Disease? What Science Really Says If you’ve ever wondered, “Is fibromyalgia an autoimmune disease?” you’re not alone. Many people living with fibromyalgia ask this question because the symptoms often feel autoimmune in nature—widespread pain, exhaustion, sensitivity, and unpredictable flare-ups. And honestly? The overlap is confusing. The truth is complicated. Fibromyalgia isn’t currently classified…
Living with fibromyalgia is about much more than pain. A major systematic review and meta-analysis involving 188,751 people found a possible association between fibromyalgia and higher all-cause mortality over time, with a pooled hazard ratio of 1.27. However, researchers also emphasized that the studies were quite different from one another, meaning this does not prove…
Fibromyalgia is Declared as a new Long_term Disability Longterm care Those with fibromyalgia know how difficult daily living can be: coping with debilitating chronic pain, ending up exhausted for days from light activities, struggling to concentrate enough to complete even simple tasks. Many people suffering from fibromyalgia find themselves unable to continue working. Is Fibromyalgia A Long Term…
How Fibromyalgia Affects Your Entire Body Fibromyalgia affects about 4 million adults in the US, which accounts for 2% of the adult population. From causing pain in your muscles and joints to disrupting your sleep patterns, cognitive function, and emotional well-being, fibromyalgia can feel debilitating in every aspect of your life. At Innovative Pain Medicine,…
Is Your Bra Secretly Causing You Pain? Here’s What You Need to Know Did you know that something as simple as your bra could be the hidden culprit behind your shoulder, neck, back, or even headaches? A 2008 study revealed a shocking statistic: 80% of women wear bras that don’t fit properly. Of those, 70%…
Living with fibromyalgia is often like carrying a weight that no one else can see. On the outside, a person may look healthy, capable, and fine. On the inside, they may be battling widespread pain, crushing fatigue, brain fog, sleep disturbances, and emotional exhaustion. Fibromyalgia is often called an “invisible illness” because its symptoms…
Every time you try to get through your day, you’re met with a deep, lingering ache that makes your whole body feel unwell. At first, it’s easy to think it’s just tiredness or a passing flu, but when that widespread pain persists, and medical tests show no clear answers, it can become confusing and frustrating….
Cannabis bud and leaf with sliced lemon and lime Cannabis compounds can alleviate fibromyalgia pain without the high Terpenes, the aromatic compounds found in cannabis and many other plants, significantly reduced pain in mouse models of fibromyalgia and post-operative conditions, without causing psychoactive effects. Kevin DinneenJune 24, 20263 minute read Research carried out by…