Nucynta, an opioid drug, was effective in reducing pain in fibromyalgia patients without small fiber neuropathy but was not effective in do so in FM patients with SFN.
Poor sleep results in increased pain, fibro-fog, a fear response, immune problems, etc. Check out what we've learned about sleep and fibromyalgia- what problems are present and what may be causing them.
Dysautonomia International Virtual Conference (Oct 15th – 18th) The autonomic nervous system is of great interest in chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), fibromyalgia (FM) and orthostatic intolerance (OI). Studies indicate that low heart rate variability (HRV) in...
The Brainstem The brainstem – a small area at the base of the brain that contacts the spinal cord – has become of ever more interest in chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Barnden’s studies suggest brainstem involvement is present. VanElzakker...
The Fibromyalgia Summit by Dr. Rodger Murphree will feature functional and alternative approaches to fibromyalgia including patient stories, and talks by Dr. Ginerva Liptan, Dr. Teitelbaum and many others.
Fibromyalgia studies suggests that just about part of the pain production system has gone awry in the disease. From neurotransmitters, to twitchy small nerves, to broken gating mechanisms, to burgeoning pain centers of the brain, problems abound.
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