Neuropeptides CRH, SP, HK-1, and Inflammatory Cytokines IL-6 and TNF Are Increased in Serum of Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Implicating Mast Cells
Mast cells, immune system
Fibromyalgia
The widespread myofascial pain of fibromyalgia is sympathetically maintained and immune mediated
Summary of what might really be causing fibromyalgia?
Research shows fibromyalgia is likely a condition of the immune system
New research has shown that many fibromyalgia symptoms are caused by antibodies that increase the activity of pain-sensing nerves throughout the body.