Purpose To examine the different treatment approaches for managing fibromyalgia, including pharmacological and other popular options available in Australia. The article discusses trends, best practices, and treatments that show little evidence of effectiveness. Conclusions Most importantly, the author noted that research supports "an individually-tailored, multimodal, multidisciplinary, combining both non-pharmacological and pharmacological for the best outcomes at improving

October is ADHD Awareness month, and as someone with the disorder who has a child, parents, and relatives with it, I think it’s important to discuss, given its prevalence in our fibromyalgia Spoonie community. Overall, about 17 million adults and children in the US live with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder.¹ ADHD is a term you probably have heard of, even if you aren’t entirely sure what it means. In short, ADHD is characterized by “inadequate levels of inattention, hy

Purpose To test the effect of a Magnesium and Tryptophan enriched Mediterranean Diet on psychological factors that are symptomatic in women with fibromyalgia, including anxiety, mood state, self-image perception, eating disorders, and sleep quality. Low serotonin levels have been thought to be responsible for these issues, and magnesium and tryptophan can impact serotonin production. Mediterranean diets are high in meats and plant sources of these nutrients. Conclusions A ran