mcgaheec 's List: Somaform

• fibromyalgia
• chronic fatigue syndrome
• Fibromyalgia’s strong familial association
• neurotransmitters that facilitate pain transmission may ultimately lead to the symptoms of fibromyalgia.
• the same neurotransmitters are involved in sleep, memory and mood.
• female to male ratio is 2:1, similar to that of other chronic pain conditions
• neurotransmitter-modulating drugs and drug classes appear to be effective,
• some pain medications and antidepressants.
• cognitive-behavioral therapy
• marijuana might be more effective in fibromyalgia than most available drug therapies.

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