fibromyalgia

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...

Fibromyalgia, perfectionism, and interpersonal style. Further evidence for a person-centered approach Maes, Frank; Vanaerschot, Greet; Goossens, Els; Houdenhove, Boudewijn Van Objectives We carried out a controlled, cross-sectional investigation in patients with Fibromyalgia (FM) to determine...

Shared genetic risk between functional somatic syndromes, internalizing disorders, and immune-mediated diseases: a twin-sibling study Highlights • We analyzed healthcare data from over 6 million Swedish individuals. • We used twin-sibling modeling to disentangle genetic and...

Full title: A systematic scoping review and conceptual analysis of new-onset fibromyalgia manifestations after non-hospitalized COVID-19: empirics, definitions, methodologies, pathophysiology, mapping of literature, and knowledge gaps Abstract Background The global coronavirus pandemic has led...

Abstract Background: There is growing evidence suggesting a bidirectional relationship between fibromyalgia and migraine. The aim of this work was to study the impact of fibromyalgia on the frequency and severity of migraine headache attacks and the psychological burden in patients with...

Somatic syndromes, insomnia, anxiety, and stress among sleep disordered breathing patients Tshering Amdo, Nadia Hasaneen, Morris S Gold, Avram R Gold https://www.researchgate.net/publication/291418836_Somatic_syndromes_insomnia_anxiety_and_stress_among_sleep_disordered_breathing_patients (PDF)...

Autonomic dysfunction in fibromyalgia syndrome: the role of small fiber damage Abstract Abstract Objective: Cardiovascular autonomic symptoms, particularly orthostatic intolerance, are frequent in fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and markedly contribute to disability, yet their underlying...

The influence of Mitoq on symptoms and cognition in fibromyalgia, myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue Cort Johnson; Grant, Joshua Abstract Fibromyalgia (FM), myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are disorders with similar symptom- constellations including...

Resolution of fibromyalgia by controlling obstructive sleep apnea with a mandibular advancement device Fernanda Vantine, Dominik Ettlin, Miguel Meira-e-Cruz https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8848527/ (PDF available) Abstract Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic, often disabling disorder...

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome as an uncommon cause of fibromyalgia: a case report Vesile Sepici, Aliye Tosun, Oğuz Köktürk https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00296-007-0375-9 Sci-Hub link: https://sci-hub.st/10.1007/s00296-007-0375-9 Abstract Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is...

Inspiratory Airflow Dynamics During Sleep in Women with Fibromyalgia Avram R Gold, Francis Dipalo, Morris S Gold, Joan Broderick https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8541375_Inspiratory_Airflow_Dynamics_During_Sleep_in_Women_with_Fibromyalgia (PDF Available) Study objectives: To determine...

Key Points Question Is transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) effective for treating pain when combined with physical therapy (PT) in individuals with fibromyalgia? Findings This cluster randomized clinical trial of 459 participants with fibromyalgia from 28 PT clinics from 6...