1. The Dark Season, Justin Bieber's "Seasons" docu-series, season 1 episode 5 (YouTube video, 14 minutes) As many of you know, pop star Justin Bieber recently announced he has Lyme disease. In this episode of his newly released docu-series, Bieber discusses his diagnosis and related health issues. 2. Pain News Network: Study finds kratom effective for pain relief From the article: "The herbal supplement kratom is an effective treatment for pain, helps users reduce their use of opioids and has a low risk of adverse effects, according to a new study by researchers at Johns … [Read more...]

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1. LymeHope: CDC says it's possible to pass Lyme from mother-to-fetus This is big news in the Lyme world! The CDC has finally updated its website to indicate Lyme can be passed from a mother to her unborn child. 2. Fibromyalgia News Today: Pain perception in fibromyalgia linked to reduced brain activity in primary motor cortex, study finds (If you're unable to access the full article due to Fibromyalgia News Today's pay wall, you can read the entire study here.) From the article: "[Fibromyalgia] patients overall had reduced activity in the motor cortex compared to controls, … [Read more...]

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1. Fibromyalgia News Today: Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome patients have higher levels of inflammatory marker hsCRP, study concludes It's interesting how more research studies are now discovering different forms of inflammation linked to fibromyalgia - especially since many of us have been told by our doctors for YEARS that fibromyalgia is non-inflammatory. Note: Fibromyalgia News Today is a subscription-based website, but it allows visitors to access 3 free articles each month. If you've exceeded that limit and are unable to read the article linked above, here's a direct … [Read more...]

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1. Fibromyalgia News Today: Women with fibromyalgia more likely to have low levels of iron in the blood, study suggests (This website allows free access to 3 articles per month. If you've exceeded that limit, you can still read the study here.) From the article: "Statistical analyses found no relationship between ferritin levels and the degree of anxiety, depression, and sleep quality in women with fibromyalgia. However, among those who had poor sleep quality, lower ferritin levels were found to be associated with higher levels of depression." Just FYI: Too much iron can cause … [Read more...]

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1. Globe Newswire: Axsome Therapeutics enters into exclusive license agreement with Pfizer Inc. for Pfizer’s reboxetine clinical and nonclinical data and for new phase 3 esreboxetine product candidate From the article: "Under the terms of the agreement, Axsome will receive from Pfizer an exclusive U.S. license to Pfizer data for reboxetine and esreboxetine encompassing a full range of nonclinical studies, and short-term and long-term clinical trials involving more than five thousand patients. The licensed data includes results of a positive Phase 3 and a positive Phase 2 trial of … [Read more...]

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1. Daily Mail: Hope for millions as scientists learn how to 'edit out' pain From the article: "Scientists have discovered how to switch off a key ‘pain gene’, dramatically raising hopes of a long-term treatment to relieve the agony of serious illness for millions. The revolutionary technique alters a patient’s DNA, silencing a gene that transmits pain signals up the spine." 2. USA Today: Trump's proposed Social Security disability cuts could end benefits for thousands. What to know From the article: "The agency has said it expects to conduct 4.4 million more continuing … [Read more...]

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1. USA Today: FDA adds warning labels to Lyrica, other nerve drugs over opioid concerns From the article: "The new labels will warn doctors against prescribing the drugs with other medications that can slow breathing, including opioid painkillers. The breathing risks also apply to elderly patients and those with existing lung problems." In a related article, Newsweek recently reported on the link between gabapentin and increased suicide risk. The media and the powers-that-be seem to really be building a case against drugs like gabapentin and Lyrica, which are commonly prescribed … [Read more...]

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1. U.S. Congressman Chris Smith: Chris Smith’s TICK Act and End Neglected Diseases Act to become law From the article: “It’s taken 21 years and over a dozen bills I’ve introduced in Congress beginning with the Lyme Disease Initiative Act of 1998 to get here. ... This marks a major victory for hundreds of thousands - especially and including children - who suffer from this horrific disease.” 2. U.S. News & World Report: Domestic abuse can leave legacy of poor health From the article: "...survivors of domestic abuse were twice as likely to have fibromyalgia and [chronic … [Read more...]

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1. Health Rising: A one-stop shopping guide to the FM drug trials coming your way Blogger Cort Johnson gives a summary of several upcoming fibromyalgia drug trials! 2. Philadelphia Inquirer: Trump administration proposes Social Security rule changes that could cut off thousands of disabled recipients This is an extremely important article to read if you're receiving disability benefits in the U.S.! Public comment is being solicited for the next few days, and I'm assuming people should be contacting their legislators as well. From the article: "The proposed rule change would … [Read more...]

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1. Pain News Network: CDC planning to update opioid guideline in 2021 From the article: "Public pressure has been building on the CDC to clarify the guideline. Although voluntary and only intended for primary care physicians treating chronic pain, the guideline’s recommended limits on opioid prescribing have been widely adopted as policy by federal agencies, states, insurers, pharmacies and many doctors." 2. WBUR.com: Human testing of springtime shot against Lyme disease coming soon From the article: "In the United States, Lyme disease vaccines are only available for dogs. But … [Read more...]

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