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Fibromyalgia : When Distress Becomes (Un)sympathetic Pain
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-09-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Fibromyalgia is a painful stress-related disorder.
A key issue in fibromyalgia research is to investigate how distress could be converted into pain.
The sympathetic nervous system is the main element of the stress response system.
In animal models, physical trauma, infection, or distressing noise can induce abnormal connections between the sympathetic nervous system and the nociceptive system.
Dorsal root ganglia sodium channels facilitate this type of sympathetic pain.
Similar mechanisms may operate in fibromyalgia.
Signs of sympathetic hyperactivity have been described in this condition.
Genetic factors and/or distressful lifestyle may lead to this state of sympathetic hyperactivity.
Trauma and infection are recognized fibromyalgia triggers.
Women who suffer from fibromyalgia have catecholamine-evoked pain.
Sympathetic dysfunction may also explain nonpain-related fibromyalgia symptoms.
In conclusion, in fibromyalgia, distress could be converted into pain through forced hyperactivity of the sympathetic component of the stress response system.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Martinez-Lavin, Manuel. 2011. Fibromyalgia : When Distress Becomes (Un)sympathetic Pain. Pain Research and Treatment،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Martinez-Lavin, Manuel. Fibromyalgia : When Distress Becomes (Un)sympathetic Pain. Pain Research and Treatment No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Martinez-Lavin, Manuel. Fibromyalgia : When Distress Becomes (Un)sympathetic Pain. Pain Research and Treatment. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-513314