fibromyalgia

Chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, depression and disordered sleep in chronic post-SARS syndrome; a case-controlled study Harvey Moldofsky, John Patcai https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3071317/ (PDF available) Background: The long term adverse effects of Severe Acute...

Prior COVID-19 infection and fibromyalgia criteria fulfillment: a comparative cross-sectional study Abstract Background: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic widespread pain syndrome frequently accompanied by fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, psychological symptoms, and multiple somatic symptoms...

Modafinil Ameliorated Fibromyalgia Syndrome in Rats by Modulating Mast Cells and Microglia Activation Through Dopamine/Substance P/MRGPRX/Histamine and PI3K/p-Akt/NF-κB Signaling Pathways Abstract Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is characterized by prolonged, widespread musculoskeletal pain...

Which facets of emotion dysregulation are uniquely associated with emotional allodynia in fibromyalgia? A preliminary analysis using the emotional allodynia questionnaire and the difficulties in emotion regulation scale Abstract Background Emotional allodynia, a condition in which neutral or...

Feasibility of Therapist-Guided Personalized Music Listening for Fibromyalgia: A Pilot Study of Self-Directed Home-Based Intervention Takahashi, Takiko; Sugimoto, Masahiro Highlights What are the main findings? Therapist-guided, self-directed personalized music listening was feasible in...

Symptom Response to Low-Dose Naltrexone in Fibromyalgia: An Exploratory Analysis of the Randomized Placebo-Controlled FINAL Trial Nielsen, Maria Juul; Vaegter, Henrik Bjarke; Bruun, Karin Due Abstract Background: Fibromyalgia (FM) remains difficult to manage due to a highly variable symptom...

Chronic nociplastic pain affecting the musculoskeletal system: clinical criteria and grading system 1. Introduction The term “nociplastic pain” was introduced by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) in 2017 as a third mechanistic pain descriptor in addition to...

2016 Revisions to the 2010/2011 fibromyalgia diagnostic criteria Abstract Objectives The provisional criteria of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2010 and the 2011 self-report modification for survey and clinical research are widely used for fibromyalgia diagnosis. To determine the...

Ultrasound‐Guided Stellate Ganglion Block in Fibromyalgia: A Randomized, Single‐Center, Single‐Blind, Sham‐Controlled Trial Dadakci, Yagmur Can Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbance. Many patients remain...

Sublingual Cyclobenzaprine Approval: Expanding Options for Fibromyalgia Management Background and Aims Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive issues. It is a multifactorial condition with no single definitive...

I just want to get thoughts and questions out before I forget the thinking about them. Do we know how to dissect fibromyalgia pain from ME/CFS pain? Have any of the gene studies shown brain connection between ME/CFS and fibromyalgia? Could you call Steven Johnson Syndrome where you were left...

Phytochemical Modulators of Nociception: A Review of Cannabis Terpenes in Chronic Pain Syndromes Abstract Cannabis sativa L. is a phytochemically rich plant with therapeutic potential across various clinical domains, including pain, inflammation, and neurological disorders. Among its...

Pain Neuroscience Education als Intervention zur Verbesserung der Lebensqualität bei Patienten mit chronischen Kreuzschmerzen Irle, Lisa; Alfuth, Martin Abstract Background Educational strategies that improve understanding of pain can influence the behaviour of patients with chronic low back...

Modulating neuroplasticity for chronic pain relief: noninvasive neuromodulation as a promising approach Abstract Abstract Chronic neuropathic pain is a debilitating neuroplastic disorder that notably impacts the quality of life of millions of people worldwide. This complex condition...

Education about pain and experience with cognitive-based interventions do not reduce healthcare professionals’ chronic pain Weisman, Asaf; Yona, Tomer; Masharawi, Youssef Background Cognitive-based interventions like pain neuroscience education (PNE), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)...

Adieu to an aphorism: why nociception is necessary for pain Weisman, Asaf; Quintner, John; Cohen, Milton Abstract An aphorism is a short saying intended to express a general truth. In this article, the popular aphorism, 'nociception is neither necessary nor sufficient for pain', is critically...

Investigation of MMP-3, IL-6, IL-6R, and TNF-Alpha Levels in Fibromyalgia Patients Presenting to a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic Background Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a syndrome that commonly affects the musculoskeletal system and is characterized by fatigue and body aches...

Sociodemographic Characteristics and Comorbidities of Primary Fibromyalgia: A Cross-Sectional Study Introduction Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, cognitive disturbances, and multiple somatic symptoms. However, data on primary...

Gene expression alterations at baseline and following moderate exercise in patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Syndrome Abstract Objectives. To determine mRNA expression differences in genes involved in signalling and modulating sensory fatigue, and muscle pain in patients...

Poster abstract from the EULAR rheumatology conference - EFFICACY OF LOW-DOSE NALTREXONE FOR FIBROMYALGIA: A RANDOMISED, DOUBLE-BLIND, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED TRIAL WITH 12 MONTHS OF FOLLOW-UP (Luciano et al., 2026) Low-Dose Naltrexone Fails to Outperform Placebo for Pain in Fibromyalgia Treatment...