The Brainstem – Is it THE Pain Conductor in Fibromyalgia?
People with fibromyalgia display an unusual activation in one of the most primordial parts of the brain - the brainstem. The activation involves giant neurons and likely increases pain sensitivity and impairs autonomic nervous system functioning.
Mestinon Moves the Needle on ME/CFS in Exercise Study
An unusual one-shot, proof of concept Mestinon exercise trial in chronic fatigue syndrome stopped the energy drain and increased peak energy production.
$8 Million Clinical Trial of a Mitochondrial Booster Underway in ME/CFS
An $8 million mitochondrial study underway in chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) attempts to improve the ability to exercise.
No Neuroinflammation Needed? An Epic ME/CFS Hypothesis Series Winds Up
Part 3 of an epic chronic fatigue syndrome hypothesis series attempts to explain the sleep, brain-fog, fatigue and cognitive problems found in ME/CFS.
Move Over POTS – Hypocapnia May be a Bigger Deal in ME/CFS
The low levels of CO2 (hypocapnia) found during a NASA lean test in ME/CFS could be causing symptoms like fatigue, cognitive problems, sleep issues, tingling, etc.Lives Interrupted Latest Story
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