This chronic pain condition may be tricky to diagnose, but hearing how patients describe their own symptoms can make the signs easier to spot. If you’ve had a nagging sore throat, your doctor may take a swab to check for strep. If you’re suffering from a high fever and bad cough, your doctor may order…
Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), long known as chronic fatigue syndrome, is now recognized as a complex, multi-system disease. However, it remains a medical enigma whose underlying causes are poorly understood, leaving those affected with few effective treatment options. Alain Moreau, a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine and the Department of Stomatology at…
Fibromyalgia Symptoms Common in women Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic condition marked by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties. Although its underlying mechanisms remain incompletelyFibro understood, psychological stress and lifestyle factors are thought to play a key role in symptom development and severity. Academic environments, often characterized by high workloads and sustained stress, may…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often co-occurs with fibromyalgia. The 2 disorders have demonstrated a bidirectional relationship in recent research.1 These findings hold significant implications for the optimal care of patients with both disorders. PTSD and Fibromyalgia Among Veterans Noting the limited prospective data regarding this topic, researchers with the STRONG STAR consortium examined the link between traumatic events…