The Sheffield Talk on Fibromyalgia
Cort talks about hot topics in fibromyalgia research, future treatment possibilities, diagnosis, the difference between chronic fatigue syndrome and FM and more to the Sheffield ME and Fibromyalgia Association in the UK.
Painfully High Muscle Pressures in Fibromyalgia Put Old Paradigm to the Test
Muscle pressures three times normal in fibromyalgia suggest that reduced blood flows to the muscle are causing pain and fatigue in FM. They also suggest that the central sensitization cannot explain everything in fibromyalgia.
Poor Oxygen Extraction is Contributing to Exercise Intolerance in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
Poor oxygen uptake from the red blood cells could help explain the exercise issues in chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Mitochondrial problems or hyperventilation contribute to the oxygen uptake problem.
Migraine, ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia – Low Oxygen, High Lactate Disorders?
Migraine effects 12% of the population (!) or about 40 million people. Two studies suggest as many as 75% of people with chronic fatigue syndrome experience migraines and that most migraines in ME/CFS are undiagnosed. A recent large fibromyalgia study suggested...
Fibromyalgia – Neuroinflammatory Disease? Savella – Anti- Inflammatory Drug?
Study suggests neuroinflammation could be driving the pain in fibromyalgia and Savella may helpLives Interrupted Latest Story
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