The Tie That Binds? BDNF, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), Neuroinflammation and Exercise
The increased BDNF levels in chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia could be the link between exercise, neuroinflammation and pain in these diseases.
How Nucynta – an Opioid Drug – Told Us Something About the Small Fiber Neuropathy in Fibromyalgia
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.
The Sleep Issues in Fibromyalgia: an Overview – Pt. 3 of Health Rising’s Sleep Series
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.
Free Virtual Dysautonomia International and Alberta Pain Conferences Coming Up
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...
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...Lives Interrupted Latest Story
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