Fibromyalgia likely the result of autoimmune problems
This article has quotes about the famous mouse-fibromyalgia -antibody study from the researchers, including Andreas Goebel.
Fibromyalgia patients with elevated levels of... : PAIN
Fibromyalgia patients have elevated IgG antibodies; the higher the amount, the more severe the symptoms.
Is Fibromyalgia An Autoimmune Disease? - Neuragenex
Is fibromyalgia an autoimmune disease? Learn more to understand this condition, and so you can find out how to safely approach its treatment.
New Treatment Target for Fibromyalgia: Inflammation in the Brain
Neuroinflammation in the brain as a therapeutic target
Fibromyalgia Treatment Is a Real Gas — Pain News Network
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Improved fibromyalgia more than meds. Some subjects no longer showed criteria for fibromyalgia diagnosis.
Foods to Avoid with Fibromyalgia | Arthritis-health
Fibromyalgia symptoms may be exacerbated by sugar, carbohydrates, processed foods, and alcohol.
Neuroinflammation as a possible link between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and pain
Neuroinflammation -> ADHD -> fibromyalgia! Stimulants combat neuroinflammation and ameliorate adhd and fibromyalgia pain! Armodafinil helps me!
Case report: Methylphenidate improved chronic pain in an adult patient with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Neuroinflammation may lead to adhd and on to developing fibromyalgia. ADHD stimulants help pain by reducing neuroinflammation associated with both disorders.
Understanding the Chain Reaction that Causes Fibromyalgia: FibroManual Book Talk #1-
A casual update and refresher on what we know about the cause of fibromyalgia as I describe in my book The FibroManual: A Complete Fibromyalgia Treatment Guide for You and Your Doctor https://amzn.to/3Uql7wg
This is a recording of a live webinar with a great Q and A session! Links mentioned in the talk www.myofascialrelease.com and www.mfrtherapists.com
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Evaluating Intramuscular Pressure in Patients With Fibromyalgia - Rheumatology Advisor
Pain might be from muscle tension, not central sensitization.
Effects of transdermal magnesium chloride on quality of life for patients with fibromyalgia: a feasibility study
Topical magnesium helps fibromyalgia symptoms. Note, I am magnesium-deficient.
Fibromyalgia Treatment: What to Expect in 2023 | Dr. Ginevra Liptan & Dr. Andrea Chadwick
In this video, Dr. Ginevra sums up a credible theory as to what is going on in fibromyalgia (possible cause).
A Burning Question: Can Niacin Help Mitochondrial & Blood Vessel Issues in ME/CFS, FM and long COVID? - Health Rising
A kind of niacin supplement can help increase blood flow to ease fibromyalgia pain.
The use of low-dose naltrexone (LDN) as a novel anti-inflammatory treatment for chronic pain - PMC
LDN has an anti-inflammatory effect on fibromyalgia ; fibromyalgia has an inflammatory component.
Fibromyalgia and non-celiac gluten sensitivity: a description with remission of fibromyalgia - PubMed
The aim of this report was to describe 20 selected patients with FM without CD who improved when placed on a gluten-free diet.
Reduced Insular γ-Aminobutyric Acid in Fibromyalgia
GABA deficiency may play a critical role in the pathophysiology of FM.
GABA may play a critical role in the pathophysiology of FM
Palmitoylethanolamide in Fibromyalgia: Results from Prospective and Retrospective Observational Studies
Supplementing with palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) further reduced pain when added to pregabalin and duloxetine.
MCP-1 is increased in patients with CFS and FM, whilst several other immune markers are significantly lower than healthy controls
The role of the immune system in fibromyalgia
The widespread myofascial pain of fibromyalgia is sympathetically maintained and immune mediated
Summary of what might really be causing fibromyalgia?
Decreased muscle concentrations of ATP and PCR in the quadriceps muscle of fibromyalgia patients--a 31P-MRS study - PubMed
Alterations in intramuscular ATP, PCr and fat content in FMS probably reflect a combination of inactivity related to pain and dysfunction of muscle mitochondria.
Carnitine Palmitoyl Transferase Deficiency in a University Immunology Practice - PubMed
Many participants had fibromyalgia in this study, and had fatigue and exercise intolerance. Study points to underlying metabolic disease.
Mitochondrial Imbalance as a New Approach to the Study of Fibromyalgia - PubMed
CoQ10 treatment and mitochondrial status
Targeted Treatment of Age-Related Fibromyalgia with Supplemental Coenzyme Q10 - PubMed
We are deficient in CoQ10
Brain glial activation in fibromyalgia - A multi-site positron emission tomography investigation - PubMed
Neuroinflammation from brain glial activation in fibromyalgia
Prednisone helping fibromyalgia pain
In my case, personally speaking, prednisone gets rid of the pain.
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.
Nerve damage and fibromyalgia — Harvard Gazette
About half of a small group of patients with fibromyalgia — a common syndrome that causes chronic pain and other symptoms — were found to have damage to nerve fibers in their skin and other evidence of a disease called small-fiber polyneuropathy.
What if pain in fibromyalgia is primarily due to increased muscle tension?
Muscles in fibromyalgia are almost three times more tense.
What your doctor DOESN'T know about fibromyalgia pain is hurting you!
Immune system, sympathetic nervous system and myofascial abnormalities
Fibromyalgia Cutting Through the B.S.
Dr. Martin Rutherford, M.D. has fibromyalgia, and he discusses his experience and opinions.