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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

First of all, it's because many of us have temperature sensitivities to either heat, cold or both. We have a larger physiological response to temperature than other people. We don't know a lot about ...

Fibromyalgia, a long-term pain condition, impacts millions of people worldwide, commonly causing muscle pain and stiffness. These symptoms can sometimes be so intense that they disable affected ...

A TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) unit is a small, battery-operated device that can help with pain management. The device has leads attached to adhesive pads called electrodes. The ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Increasing gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and balancing glutamate, brain chemicals called neurotransmitters, may help alleviate symptoms of ...