Connections: the Pain and Distress Circuit in Fibromyalgia Identified

Fibromyalgia (FM), of course, is much more than about pain.  Called the “prototypical functional pain syndrome,” people with fibromyalgia often experience problems thinking (fibro-fog), sleep and autonomic nervous system problems, depression and catastrophizing.  The multidimensional aspects of fibromyalgia suggest that more than one part of the brain must be  involved. … Continue reading Connections: the Pain and Distress Circuit in Fibromyalgia Identified