Fibromyalgia

Overview

Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread pain involving any body tissue and typically accompanied by fatigue and problems with sleep, mood, and memory. Fibromyalgia can occur alone or in combination with other chronic overlapping primary pain conditions, or it can be superimposed on other conditions, such as autoimmune disorders (secondary pain). In fibromyalgia, the central nervous system (CNS) is hyperresponsive to sensory stimuli generally. Successful pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions focus on the CNS to support CNS quiescence and a return to homeostasis. Although fibromyalgia is rarely curable, most cases can be well managed in the context of primary care.

Why This Matters for Body-Mind Practice

This review consolidates current evidence on pain and neuropathic — helping practitioners and individuals make informed decisions based on the latest science.

Source

• Fibromyalgia. — The New England journal of medicine

Watch: Understanding Fibromyalgia — What the Science Says

A clinical overview of fibromyalgia — how central sensitization amplifies pain signals across the nervous system, the role of sleep disruption and neuroinflammation, and why it requires a whole-system approach to treatment.