Is the Brain Causing the Small Fiber Neuropathy in Fibromyalgia (and ME/CFS?)
The damage to the small nerve fibers in the skin and eyes of people with fibromyalgia has long been assumed to be caused some process in the body. Recent studies, though, suggest that, surprisingly enough, the brain could be trying to protect itself by eliminating nerve fibers in the body.
Rewiring the Brain to Get Out of Pain: the Moskowitz Approach
Dr. Michael Moskowitz used the principle of neuroplasticity to rewire the brain and turn down his 13 year raging and out of control pain response. Then he turned to Jan - a nurse with such structural damage to her back that surgeons would not operate...
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Article Rocks Top Medical Journal
Tony Komaroff's wildly popular chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) unifying model paper published in JAMA - the top medical journal in the world - suggests ME/CFS is hypometabolic state brought on by neuroinflammation or is a hibernation-like state.
The Epstein-Barr Virus – Could it be Causing Neuroinflammation in ME/CFS?
A smoldering Epstein-Barr virus infection could be allowing the virus entry into the brains of people with chronic fatigue syndrome.
A Calcium Channel Blocker for ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia? Nimodipine Pt. II
Remy reviews how Nimodipine or Nimotop may be able to help with the pain, mitochondrial problems, immune system issues and cognitive problems in fibromyalgia and ME/CFS. She examines protocol, doses and cost as relates her experience with the drug.Lives Interrupted Latest Story
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