The Tie That Binds? BDNF, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), Neuroinflammation and Exercise
Several commonalities exist between chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and fibromyalgia (FM). Both appear to feature low heart variability, small fiber neuropathy (SFN), neuroinflammation, some similar brain imaging results, evidence of impaired energy production,...
How Nucynta – an Opioid Drug – Told Us Something About the Small Fiber Neuropathy in Fibromyalgia
How an opioid drug called tapentadol (Nucynta) told us something about the small fiber neuropathy in fibromyalgia Given the concerns about the use of opioid prescription drugs, the fact that one not called Tramadol worked in fibromyalgia may not elicit much interest....
The Sleep Issues in Fibromyalgia: an Overview – Pt. 3 of Health Rising’s Sleep Series
This is part three in a multi-part sleep series on fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) dedicated to Darden Burns. To Sleep at Last: A Good-bye to Darden Burns Health Rising’s ME/CFS and FM Sleep Series Sleep Pt. I: Why We Sleep (and What Happens When We...
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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