Damage to the endothelial cells lining blood vessels in the brain appears to set up an inflammatory response that may be producing cognitive and other problems in long COVID.
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.
An ME/CFS researcher engaged in 5 studies and an ME/CFS clinic engaged in several ME/CFS clinical trials suggests the small chronic fatigue syndrome field is growing.
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