Fibromyalgia - Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a neurophysiological condition characterized by widespread, diffuse pain, usually accompanied by fatigue, and sometimes a wide range of other symptoms. Symptoms are often aggravated by exercise, unrelated illness, or changes in the weather. In general, fibromyalgia does not result in any noticeable inflammation of the painful areas, nor are there usually abnormal laboratory findings. The cause of fibromyalgia is unknown. One theory is that the protective chemical coating erodes around sensory nerves. Other theories relate to autoimmune disorders, other immune dysfunctions, and various toxins. The only specific finding is that it is related to sleep quality: circumstances that interfere with "stage 4" deep sleep (such as drugs, pain, or anxiety) appear to be able to cause or worsen the condition. The theory surrounding.
Acupuncture - propagation of sensation along the trajectory of the so-called acupuncture "channels". Research into the phenomena of "deqi" has mostly been conducted in China and Japan. Treatment of acupoints may be performed locally at the site of a particular problem, or at locations elsewhere on the body that are considered to be helpful based on either theoretical or empirical considerations. Although accepted as a medical treatment in Asia for centuries, acupuncture's arrival in the United States has sparked controversy at times. However, in 1997, the NIH issued a consensus statement on acupuncture that concluded that "there is sufficient evidence of acupuncture's value to expand its use into conventional medicine and to encourage further studies of its physiology and clinical value." This acceptance is part of an overall trend towards the acceptance of.
Substance P - pain impulses from peripheral receptors to the central nervous system (it derives its name from the first letter of pain). It has been theorised that it plays a part in fibromyalgia. Capsaicin has been shown to reduce the levels of Substance P..
Myalgia - is a symptom of many diseases and disorders. See also: Fibromyalgia Darbepoetin Ebola Lyme disease Marburg virus Monkeypox Q fever Severe acute respiratory syndrome.
