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Can doctors tell me what does the very latest research about fibromyalgia tell us?
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See details: That it is a disorder associated with hyperexcitability of nerve endings and therefore an exaggerated response to painful stimuli.
Answered 4/8/2013
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Conflicted: Recently, fibromyalgia (FM) holistic program of relaxation techniques, physical therapy & counseling led to significant benefits lasting over 1 year. Basic science research seems to be on tired old tract of searching for elusive virus/gene or contrived central nervous system disharmony with dysfunctional pain responses. These ideas decided less provocative than FM-Joint Hypermobility connection.
Answered 9/28/2016
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