Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is the name given to a group of symptoms characterised by central nervous system pain amplification in association with fatigue, poor sleep mood disorders and a variety of cognitive problems primarily with memory and concentration. It is now considered as a prime example of what is now called central sensitisation syndromes. Central sensitisation is now becoming the preferred term. “Central” means brain, so the term means a sensitised brain. This name recognises that this is primarily a disorder of the brain. It is a disorder of pain processing due to abnormalities in how pain signals are processed in the central nervous system. Other conditions that are part of this central sensitisation include disorders such as migraine, irritable bowel syndrome, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, pelvic pain and many others.

It is a diagnosis which is based on symptoms as there are no specific objective diagnostic tests. It can occur in association with other conditions. So individuals have as diabetes and fibromyalgia, hypertension and fibromyalgia and depression and fibromyalgia. It is primarily a disorder of the pain system. The diagnosis is made by excluding other medical conditions that can cause widespread pain. Effective treatment for fibromyalgia/centrals sensitisation is now possible.

Below is our Library of articles about all aspects of fibromyalgia and management.
It is constantly updated as new information is received so we invite you to check back regularly.

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• How fibromyalgia is diagnosed – 2016 dignosic criteria
• Central sensitisation – 3 videos for a comprehensive understanding
• Fibromyalgia pain and symptom questionnaire
• About Fibromyalgia
• The brain and fibromyalgia
• Autonomic dysfunction in fibromyalgia syndrome
• Heart Rate Variability: The test, learning to control the symptoms

• Is Lyme Disease a cause of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
• Does whiplash lead to fibromylagia? Israeli study say no

• How to understand pain(video)
• Seven Things You Should Know About The Pain System
• Fibromyalgia severity linked to brain abnormalities
• Fibromyalgia:the cycle of pain and fatigue
• Chronic pain research

• Fibromyalgia can be treated
• Fibromyalgia/central sensitisation syndrome and meditation
• Dr Google says individuals with fibromyalgia cannot recover! I have proved that this is not so.
• Communicating with Your Doctor about Pain
• The 12 pathways To Wellbeing
• Fibromyalgia and movement meditation
• Movement Meditation Eases Fibromyalgia Pain- A trial of Qigong
• Fibromyalgia and breathing exercises…so worthwhile
• Fibromyalgia and listening to music.. Have we forgotten this useful tool?
• Principles of management to improve the quality of life.