Tying together Fear and Pain: the Parabrachial Nucleus of the Brainstem and Fibromyalgia
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 Online Fibromyalgia Summit is Coming Soon
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.
Wound up, Overheated and Tweaked: A Look at the Fibromyalgia Brain and Nervous System.
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.
Could an Oddball Multiple Sclerosis Drug Potentially Work in Fibromyalgia? The Dimethyl Fumarate Story
Talk about an oddball drug. Named after the earth smoke plant, dimethyl fumarate is an old compound used in industrial chemistry. Wikipedia reported that in 2012 you could get it for from $1 to $50 per metric ton (but you had to buy at least two tons of it)....
Genetic Study Finds Mitochondrial Link to Fibromyalgia
A surprise finding suggests that a small alteration in their mitochondrial DNA may greatly increase some women's risk of getting fibromyalgia.StudyME
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