Tag Archives: Fibromyalgia
Role of polymorphisms of inducible nitric oxide synthases in idiopathic environmental intolerances
Research abstract: Oxidative stress and inflammation play a pathogenetic role in idiopathic environmental intolerances (IEI), namely, multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), fibromyalgia (FM), and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Given the reported association of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) gene polymorphisms with inflammatory … Continue reading
Response to Vitamin B12 and folic acid in ME and FM
Research abstract: BACKGROUND: Patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME, also called chronic fatigue syndrome) may respond most favorably to frequent vitamin B12 injections, in vital combination with oral folic acid. However, there is no established algorithm for individualized optimal dosages, and … Continue reading
CFS & FM in sleep disorders
Research abstract: Background: Since chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia (FM) often co-exist, some believe they reflect the same process, somatization. Against that hypothesis are data suggesting FM but not CFS was common in patients with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). The … Continue reading
FM and CFS: underlying biology
Article abstract: There is an increasing interest in understanding the biological mechanism underpinning fibromyalgia (FM) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Despite the presence of mixed findings in this area, a few biological systems have been consistently involved, and the increasing number … Continue reading
Inflammatory hypothesis of mood spectrum
Review abstract OBJECTIVES: The present paper aimed at reviewing literature data on the inflammatory hypothesis of mood spectrum, as well as the overlapping features with some chronic rheumatologic disorders, in particular fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. METHODS: A literature search … Continue reading
Appropriate management of FM & CFS can give moderate improvements
Research abstract: Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome represent two of the most commonly encountered functional somatic syndromes in clinical practice. Both have been contentious diagnoses in the past, and this diagnostic dispute has resulted in a therapeutic nihilism that has … Continue reading
Non-celiac gluten sensitivity co-exists with CFS and FM
Letter to editor: We have closely read the article published by Isasi et al.1 in Reumatologia Clínica presenting a case of fibromyalgia (FM) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) caused by non-celiac sensitivity to gluten (NGCD). We would like to comment … Continue reading
Body awareness interventions could improve quality of life in CFS & FM
Review abstract: OBJECTIVES: Patients with long-lasting pain problems often complain of lack of confidence and trust in their body. Through physical experiences and reflections they can develop a more positive body- and self-experience. Body awareness has been suggested as an … Continue reading
Isometric yoga improves pain and fatigue in CFS
Research abstract Patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) often complain of persistent fatigue even after conventional therapies such as pharmacotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, or graded exercise therapy. The aim of this study was to investigate in a randomized, controlled trial … Continue reading
Kate and Paul’s story of ME & isolation – online
James Martin’s TV show Operation meet the street looks at loneliness. An episode screened on Dec 18th features young couple Paul and Kate in Ammanford. Kate has ME and Paul is her full time carer. Their story begins at 4mins 50 Simon’s story … Continue reading
