Resistance and challenges have not stopped Professor Eva Kosek. On the contrary, she has actively swam against the tide. Thanks to her research, there has been an increased understanding of the pain disorder fibromyalgia – and patients today encounter less suspicion. Professor Eva Kosek, credit: Martin Stenmark. Text: Cecilia Odlind, first published in Swedish…
‘Years of unexplained pain’: UAE patients recount life with undiagnosed fibromyalgia Specialists warn the condition is still widely misunderstood and can be both over and under-diagnosed For months after undergoing knee replacement surgery, Abu Dhabi resident Michelle Posney kept returning to doctors with unexplained pain spreading across her body. Scans were normal. Blood tests showed…
6 Best Mattresses for Fibromyalgia of 2026: Reviewed by Medical Experts Find out which beds provide the best pressure relief and support for older adults managing this chronic pain condition. By Taylor Leamey The products and services discussed on this page have been independently tested and researched. AARP may earn a commission through…
Childhood Obesity Causes and Treatments Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD Causes Health Risks Childhood Obesity Definition Treatment Key Takeaways Lack of physical activity and poor diet contribute to obesity in kids. Sugary drinks are a major cause of childhood obesity. Kids who sleep less are more likely to be overweight. Childhood obesity is…
Thyroid Test Analyzer: Are Your T3, T4, or TSH Levels Normal? Key Takeaways Enter the name of the thyroid test and your lab value to get an analysis. The tool tells you if your results are low, optimal, or high. This thyroid test tool will help you decode your TSH, T3, T4, and other…
Is Fibro an Autoimmune Disease? Could something in your blood be causing fibromyalgia? Yes, says Andreas Goebel, M.D., Ph.D., of Liverpool, UK, along with his collaborators at King’s College London and the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.* The researchers injected mice with serum from fibromyalgia patients and within two days the rodents developed widespread…
FDA Approves New Non-Opioid, Once-Daily Bedtime Tablet for Fibromyalgia Pain and Sleep Disturbance Written by Joyani Das, PhDMedically Reviewed by Mary Windle, PharmD 3 min read What Is Tonmya, and Why Does It Matter? Tonmya (cyclobenzaprine) is a non-opioid medicine approved by the FDA to treat fibromyalgia in adults. It’s taken once…
Fibromyalgia can be characterized as widespread or multi-site pain that is present for at least three months and not attributed to another disease or condition.1 Many other non-pain symptoms are present in patients with fibromyalgia, including chronic fatigue, sleep disturbances, neurologic disturbances and disturbances of cognition and mood. Cognitive impairment can present as difficulty concentrating…
Fibromyalgia: examining invisible pain Closeup woman sitting on sofa holds her wrist hand injury, feeling pain. Fibromyalgia is a poorly understood pain disorder, which makes it difficult and frustrating to treat. Fibromyalgia falls under a group of disorders known as Central Sensitization Syndromes. This means that while the pain itself is…
Fibromyalgia, Weight Gain, and Medication This article is part of our comprehensive guide to living with fibromyalgia. Unanticipated weight gain from medication tends to increase the already excruciating difficulties of living with fibromyalgia. There are a lot of moving parts in the fibromyalgia-weight gain association, and they might make it hard to keep…