Exercise improved pain and memory in women with fibromyalgia, even without medication, suggests a new study.

Exercise improved pain and memory in women with fibromyalgia, even without medication, suggests a new study.

A new study shows that fibromyalgia patients who stopped taking medication but exercised regularly for six weeks reported improved memory function and less pain. While the finding is encouraging, it does not suggest a potential change in clinical care for fibromyalgia patients, the study authors stressed.

SUNDAY, Nov. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Fibromyalgia patients who stopped taking medication and then exercised regularly for six weeks reported improved memory function and less pain, according to a small, new study.

Washington, Nov 14 (ANI): Scientists including one of Indian origin found that areas of the brain responsible for pain processing and cognitive performance changed in fibromyalgia patients who exercised following a medication holiday.