Tag Archives: pain

Pain & the role of coping strategies in CFS/ME

Posted on 09/09/2014 by wames

Abstract Pain is a significant problem for many people with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)/myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). This exploratory study investigated the extent to which severity of pain was related to coping strategies and post-traumatic symptomatology in people with CFS/ME. Participants … Continue reading →

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SFPN (small-fiber polyneuropathy) found in children with pain syndromes

Posted on 07/18/2014 by wames

Abstract   OBJECTIVE: We tested the hypothesis that acquired small-fiber polyneuropathy (SFPN), previously uncharacterized in children, contributes to unexplained pediatric widespread pain syndromes.   METHODS: Forty-one consecutive patients evaluated for unexplained widespread pain beginning before age 21 had medical records … Continue reading →

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Videos by ME experts online

Posted on 03/03/2014 by wames

Dutch patient group ME/cvs Vereniging has hosted 30+ 3-10 minute talks about various aspects of ME on their Youtube page. Speakers include: Dr Nigel Speight (WAMES advisor); Prof Dr Kenny Meirleir; Prof Dr FC Visser; Dr Meinte Vollema, Dr Charles … Continue reading →

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Cognitive problems & pain not related in CFS

Posted on 06/18/2013 by wames

Research Abstract In various chronic pain populations, decreased cognitive performance is known to be related to pain severity. Yet, this relationship has not been investigated in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). This study investigated the relationship between cognitive performance … Continue reading →

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