On 4 September, she defended her dissertation, titled "Nocebo Hyperalgesia and Pain Progression: Prediction, Acquisition, and Recovery." Both the healthy women and those with fibromyalgia were ...

When glutamate is too high and GABA levels are too low, as is the case with fibromyalgia and ME/CFS, symptoms like hyperalgesia, anxiety, restlessness, brain fog, insomnia, mental exhaustion ...

An abnormal LBT was found in all patients with fibromyalgia in comparison with the IBS group. Although it is likely that endotoxin produces hyperalgesia, the common presence of bacterial overgrowth in ...

A dysfunctional signaling pathway in the hippocampus has been linked to chronic pain-related memory impairment in mice.

When glutamate is too high and GABA levels are too low, as is the case with fibromyalgia and ME/CFS, symptoms like hyperalgesia (heightened sensitivity to pain), anxiety, restlessness, brain fog, ...

The Central Nervous System and Pain Perception The central nervous system (CNS), comprising the brain and spinal cord, plays a crucial role in how the body perceives pain. Under normal circumstances, ...

Dec. 22, 2023 — There does not appear to be any profound differences between so-called exposure-based CBT and traditional CBT in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Both forms of treatment produced a ...

Anyone with fibromyalgia can tell you it hurts, but no one can yet explain what causes all those aches. A study published in Pain Reports adds a new piece to the puzzle, showing spinal ...

This episode of The Expert Series explores the complex relationship between lupus and fibromyalgia, focusing on definitions, symptoms, overlapping conditions, treatment approaches, mental health ...

Both MS and fibromyalgia may cause chronic pain and fatigue, they are very distinct conditions. A correct diagnosis is important to ensure proper treatment. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an ...

Fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also called myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), are chronic conditions that have similar symptoms. Both cause extreme tiredness, which could ...