Introduction Did you know that stress can trigger fibromyalgia-like pain? Not just in humans, but in mice too! Recent research has uncovered a fascinating link between stress and pain, shedding light on how emotional distress…
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Fibromyalgia: Debunking the Myth of 30 Years of Drug-Seeking Behavior
Introduction For decades, people with fibromyalgia have faced skepticism and stigma, often being labeled as “drug seekers” due to their chronic pain. This damaging myth has persisted for over 30 years, overshadowing the real struggles…
Neuroinflammation in Fibromyalgia and CRPS: Top-Down or Bottom-Up?
Introduction Could the key to understanding fibromyalgia and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) lie in how inflammation affects the brain and nerves? The debate over whether neuroinflammation in these conditions starts in the brain (“top-down”)…
Revisiting Fibromyalgia: The Imbalance Between Threat and Soothing Systems
Introduction Could the constant pain of fibromyalgia be explained by an imbalance in the body’s threat and soothing systems? New research suggests this could be the case! By rephrasing an established mechanistic model, scientists are…
Are Neutrophils the Missing Link in Fibromyalgia? Discover the Latest Research
Introduction Could the key to understanding fibromyalgia lie within our immune system? New research is shedding light on the surprising role that neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, might play in this chronic pain…
Assessing Fibromyalgia: Development and Validation of the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and a variety of other debilitating symptoms. Accurate assessment of the impact of fibromyalgia on patients’ lives is…
Revealing Pain Pathways: fMRI Evidence of Augmented Pain Processing in Fibromyalgia
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and a variety of other symptoms. Understanding the underlying mechanisms of pain in fibromyalgia has been a challenge for researchers and healthcare providers. However,…
Unveiling Fibromyalgia: Prevalence and Characteristics in the General Population
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and a variety of other debilitating symptoms. Despite its prevalence, fibromyalgia remains a misunderstood and often misdiagnosed condition.…
Revolutionizing Diagnosis: The American College of Rheumatology’s Preliminary Criteria for Fibromyalgia and Symptom Severity Measurement
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and a variety of other symptoms. Diagnosing fibromyalgia has long been a challenge due to its complex nature…
Understanding the 1990 ACR Criteria for Fibromyalgia: Insights from the Multicenter Criteria Committee
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and a variety of other symptoms. Proper diagnosis is crucial for effective management, and the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has established criteria to…