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CFS & FM reactions to Hepatitis B vaccine
Research abstract The objectives of this study were to gather information regarding demographic and clinical characteristics of patients diagnosed with either fibromyalgia (FM) or chronic fatigue (CFS) following hepatitis B vaccination (HBVv) and furthermore to apply the recently suggested criteria … Continue reading
Cerebral blood flow & impaired neurocognition in POTS
Research abstract We hypothesize that upright cognitive impairment in patients with postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is caused by reduced cerebral blood flow (CBF). The CBF velocity (CBFv) measured by transcranial Doppler ultrasound decreased excessively during 70° tilt in a minority … Continue reading
Fear avoidance beliefs as cause of fatigue and disability in CFS challenged
A paper published in the online journal Lancet Psychiatry claims that analysis of the PACE trial shows that fear avoidance of exercise plays a strong role in perpetuating fatigue and disability in CFS, and that the best treatment for this is CBT and GET. … Continue reading
Small-fiber polyneuropathy (SFPN) & pain / multi-system syndromes
Original article: Background: Syndromes involving unexplained chronic widespread pain (CWP) and multi-system symptoms are common, with 1-5% prevalence for fibromyalgia alone. They more often affect females and cause disability and high costs [1-3]. Other common syndromes include chronic fatigue, seronegative … Continue reading
Do you have mild ME?
Do you have mild ME? We hear a lot about the difficulties facing the severely affected, and rightly so, as their quality of life is severely compromised. But what does it mean to be mildly affected by ME? Are the … Continue reading
CFS is one complication of Hepatitis B vaccination
Research abstract Hepatitis B vaccine has been administered in children and adults routinely to reduce the incidence of the disease. Even though, hepatitis B vaccine is considered as highly safe, some adverse reactions have been reported. A literature search was … Continue reading
Reduction of pain during CBT for CFS
Research abstract Background: Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) leads to a reduction of fatigue and pain in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The processes underlying the reduction in pain have not been investigated. Recently, it was shown that increased self-efficacy, decreased focusing … Continue reading
Neurological aspects of human parvovirus B19 infection
Research abstract Parvovirus B19 has been linked with various clinical syndromes including neurological manifestations. However, its role in the latter remains not completely understood. Although the last 10 years witnessed a surge of case reports on B19-associated neurological aspects, the literature … Continue reading
Duloxetine – little effect on general fatigue but helps mental fatigue in CFS
Research abstract Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of duloxetine in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome. Methods: A 12-week, randomized, double-blind study was designed to compare duloxetine 60-120 mg/day (n=30) with placebo (n=30) for efficacy and safety in the … Continue reading
