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Use of medical cannabis by patients with fibromyalgia in Canada after cannabis legalisation: a cross-sectional study
CONCLUSIONS: FM patients have commonly used MC, with more than half continuing use. Reported symptom relief was substantial. Cigarette smoking and recreational cannabis use may play a facilitatory role in MC use in FM. Adjunctive MC may be a treatment consideration for some FM patients.PMID:33938797
Source: Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology - May 3, 2021 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Mary-Ann Fitzcharles Emmanouil Rampakakis John Sampalis Yoram Shir Martin Cohen Michael Starr Winfried H äuser Source Type: research

Fibromyalgia and Its Consequent Disability.
Authors: Ben-Yosef M, Tanai G, Buskila D, Amital D, Amital H Abstract BACKGROUND: Fibromyalgia is a common pain syndrome treated by physicians of many disciplines and presents with many co-morbidities. We reviewed the complexities in assessing disabilities in fibromyalgia patients and the complex interrelationships between patients, their working places, and the medical community regarding preserving productivity. Flexibility is essential to keep the patients functional and productive. Job loss is costly to both society and patients and joint measures are needed to prevent unemployment. PMID: 33236571 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Israel Medical Association Journal - November 26, 2020 Category: General Medicine Tags: Isr Med Assoc J Source Type: research

Cannabis use assessment and its impact on pain in rheumatologic diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionNearly 20% of patients suffering from rheumatologic diseases actively consume cannabis, with an improvement in pain. The issue of cannabis use in the management of these patients should be addressed during medical consultation, essentially with cannabis-based standardized pharmaceutical products.
Source: Rheumatology - November 7, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research

Suicidality in Fibromyalgia: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Fibromyalgia (FM), a poorly understood rheumatic condition, is characterized by chronic pain and psychiatric comorbidities, most notably depression and anxiety. Additional symptoms include sleep difficulties, fatigue, and various cognitive impairments. Furthermore, FM is surrounded by social stigma, due to the unclear nature and etiology of this condition. While there is widespread evidence for the emotional and psychological suffering of those with FM, the scope of suicidality, as well as the underlying factors that are associated with suicidal ideation and behavior among this population, are not well understood. The pres...
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - September 22, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Fibromyalgia and Its Consequent Disability.
Authors: Ben-Yosef M, Tanai G, Buskila D, Amital D, Amital H Abstract BACKGROUND: Fibromyalgia is a common pain syndrome treated by physicians of many disciplines and presents with many co-morbidities. We reviewed the complexities in assessing disabilities in fibromyalgia patients and the complex interrelationships between patients, their working places, and the medical community regarding preserving productivity. Flexibility is essential to keep the patients functional and productive. Job loss is costly to both society and patients and joint measures are needed to prevent unemployment. PMID: 32692501 [PubMed -...
Source: The Israel Medical Association Journal - July 22, 2020 Category: General Medicine Tags: Isr Med Assoc J Source Type: research

Factors associated with waiting times for persons with rheumatic conditions in multidisciplinary pain treatment facilities.
Conclusions: Many patients with rheumatic conditions (especially fibromyalgia) face long delays before receiving services in Quebec's MPTF. This study identified several factors associated with waiting time and emphasizes the need to improve access to pain management services. PMID: 31534361 [PubMed]
Source: Pain Physician - September 20, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Deslauriers S, Roy JS, Bernatsky S, Feldman DE, Pinard AM, Desmeules F, Fitzcharles MA, Perreault K Tags: J Pain Res Source Type: research

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