fibromyalgia

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Abstract Background and Objectives Chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain (CWP) is a symptom of fibromyalgia and a complex trait with poorly understood pathogenesis. CWP is heritable (48-54%), but its genetic architecture is unknown and candidate gene studies have produced inconsistent results...

Ashok Gupta is citing this study as 'proof' that his programme is a cure for ME/CFS. Given that he is now actively targeting Covid LongHaulers, I thought it best to bring this to the attention of S4ME's resident experts. According to the comments on this youtube video, there are allegedly "3...

Abstract Background and Objectives: The aetiology and pathomechanism of fibromyalgia syndrome 12 (FMS) as one of chronic pain syndromes still need to be further elucidated. Mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway has been proposed as a novel approach in pain management. Since the major...

Abstract Background Fibromyalgia (FM) is a contested, chronic widespread pain syndrome on which recommended therapies have short-lasting, moderate effects. Nevertheless, some patients become symptom-free, and their recovery experiences inspired us to develop a patient-centred recovery-oriented...

Objective To identify correlates of quality of life (QoL) measured with the Quality of Life Scale (QOLS) in participants of a multidisciplinary day hospital treatment program for fibromyalgia (FM). Results The following variables could be identified as main correlates for QoL in FM, explaining...

Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that is characterized by widespread pain; fatigue; stiffness; reduced physical fitness; sleep disturbances; psychological symptoms, such as anxiety and depression; and deficits in cognitive functions, such as attention, executive function, and verbal memory deficits...

Most of this looks quite good, although it covers some psychological stuff including 'mindfulness' later: Fibromyalgia and pain: 'How cooking gave me my family back' - BBC News When you flick through a recipe book there are often brightly coloured photos of food, with texture and zing bursting...

Central sensitisation in chronic pain conditions: latest discoveries and their potential for precision medicine Authors include Nijs and Clauw. Published in the Lancet. Full paper here. Includes ‘chronic fatigue syndrome in the text and tables. Summary Chronic pain is a leading cause of...

Full title: Association of core body temperature and peripheral blood flow of the hands with pain intensity, pressure pain hypersensitivity, central sensitization, and fibromyalgia symptoms Our aim was to analyse body core temperature and peripheral vascular microcirculation at skin hypothenar...

Abstract Background: The aim of this registry study was the prospective evaluation of the efficacy of Pycnogenol® in idiopathic fibromyalgia (FM), over 4 weeks in comparison with the standard management (SM). Methods: A SM and a Pycnogenol®+SM group were formed. Pycnogenol® supplementation...

From: Dr. Marc-Alexander Fluks Source: The 3rd International Virtual Congress on Controversies in Fibromyalgia Date: June 24-25, 2021 URL: https://fibromyalgia2021.com The 3rd International Virtual Congress on Controversies in Fibromyalgia...

Paywall, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/2049463719875164

Paywall, https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/psychological-medicine/article/abs/role-of-lifetime-stressors-in-adult-fibromyalgia-systematic-review-and-metaanalysis-of-casecontrol-studies/5329C49CDEF274DD931A544514EC4E8A

Bolding mine. Paywall, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/aji.13404

Full title: Low-Dose Dextromethorphan for the Treatment of Fibromyalgia Pain: Results from a Longitudinal, Single-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Trial Open access, https://www.dovepress.com/low-dose-dextromethorphan-for-the-treatment-of-fibromyalgia-pain-resul-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-JPR

Full title: Exploratory study into the relationship between the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)/myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and fibromyalgia (FM) using a quasiexperimental design https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/2/e041947

Full title: Chronic fatigue syndrome: Abnormally fast muscle fiber conduction in the membranes of motor units at a low-level static force load Paywall, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1388245721000122

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0013935117317280?via%3Dihub

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibromyalgia#cite_note-Goldenberg1999-41 I was browsing the Fibromyalgia Wikipedia article when I came across this: The reference is: Goldenberg DL (April 1999). "Fibromyalgia syndrome a decade later: what have we learned?". Archives of Internal Medicine. 159...