Numerous studies have found that altered activity in several parts of the brain correlates with pain and fatigue in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. rTMS, which uses a magnetic coil to alter brain activity levels, has been found to improve the symptoms of a...
Specifically, we suggest that CFS is caused by sustained arousal. Wyller Brun Wyller’s drug/behavioral approach to chronic fatigue has been controversial in Norway. Embraced by many in the medical community there it’s emphasis on psychological factors has...
Michael VanElzakker’s hypothesis that infections of the vagus nerve cause ME/CFS has generated an enormous interest. Now the Tufts neuroscientist talks about how he got interested in ME/CFS, how he’s trying to test his hypothesis, why he believes it may be...
On Fibromapp Friday we bring some news and events from the ME/CFS and FM communities to your attention, but first check out a cheap and easy way to manage your illness for better health. “The FibroMapp app is SUPERB! I have not only been able to control my...
Treatment Most Exciting Treatment Trial – After years of treating FM patients, Dr. ‘Skip’ Pridgen raises over $3 million dollars to begin a multi-center treatment trial combining Valtrex and Celebrex Most Out of the Blue Treatment Possibility...
Best Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research Effort With five chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) studies last year and three more in 2011, Dr .Julia Newton of the University of Newcastle in the UK has been on a roll. With her emphasis on autonomic nervous system and...
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