Tag Archives: chronic pain

Metabolomic study finds amino acid deprivation impacts pain in ME/CFS

Posted on 09/02/2016 by wames

ME Australia blog post: Metabolomic study finds amino acid deprivation impacts pain, by Sasha Nimmo, 1 September 2016 A team of Australian scientists looked at biochemistry changes connected with pain and kidney function, identifying the biological basis of the development of widespread pain (July 2016). … Continue reading →

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GAA supplement improves strength but not fatigue & pain in women with CFS

Posted on 02/03/2016 by wames

Research abstract: A variety of dietary interventions has been used in the management of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), yet no therapeutic modality has demonstrated conclusive positive results in terms of effectiveness. The main aim of this study was to evaluate … Continue reading →

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Factors associated with chronic pain & fatigue in general public

Posted on 12/28/2015 by wames

Research abstract: Highlights: Chronic widespread pain and chronic fatigue commonly co-occur, share similar risk factors and are considered by some to be part of the same disorder. In this study not all putative associated factors were commonly associated with both … Continue reading →

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Dry eye disease in patients with chronic pain

Posted on 11/30/2015 by wames

Research abstract: PURPOSE: To investigate clinical characteristics of dry eye disease (DED) patients with a chronic pain syndrome. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study METHODS: 425 patients of a tertiary care DED patient cohort in the Netherlands were included. Chronic pain syndromes, irritable … Continue reading →

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Management of chronic pain in children

Posted on 11/24/2015 by wames

Review abstract: Chronic pain in children and adolescents can be difficult for a single provider to manage in a busy clinical setting. Part of this difficulty is that pediatric chronic pain not only impacts the child but also the families … Continue reading →

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Uses of vagal nerve stimulation for chronic pain

Posted on 11/12/2015 by wames

Review abstract: Recent human and animal studies provide growing evidence that vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) can deliver strong analgesic effects in addition to providing therapeutic efficacy in the treatment of refractory epilepsy and depression. Analgesia is potentially mediated by vagal … Continue reading →

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Increased risk of CFS in patients with migraine

Posted on 11/06/2015 by wames

Research abstract Highlights •The risk of CFS was 1.5-fold higher in the migraine cohort. •The risk was most prominent in the ≥65 years group with a 2.11-fold increased CFS. •CFS incidence appeared to increase with the frequency of migraine. Objective: The … Continue reading →

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Cognitive and physical dysfunction in CFS and FM

Posted on 10/27/2015 by wames

Research abstract: PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to conduct a longitudinal examination of cognitive complaints and functional status in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) alone and those who also had fibromyalgia (CFS/FM). METHODS: A total of 93 … Continue reading →

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Association between cognitive performance & pain in CFS

Posted on 10/06/2015 by wames

Research abstract: BACKGROUND: In addition to the frequently reported pain complaints, performance-based cognitive capabilities in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) with and without comorbid fibromyalgia (FM) are significantly worse than those of healthy controls. In various chronic pain populations, … Continue reading →

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Pregabalin useful for chronic pain

Posted on 04/24/2015 by wames

Research abstract Pregabalin is frequently prescribed for chronic non-cancer pain. No previous study has examined its off-label use. Objectives: Our primary aim was to assess the proportion of patients taking pregabalin for conditions approved by Health Canada (“on-label”) and compare … Continue reading →

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