In our first episode in the Cutting Through the B.S. series we will tackle Fibromyalgia. We discuss the different causes of this very confusing conditions as well as the many different treatment options that are out there and why many of them fail. We will then further delve into what is causing the condition in many patients and treatment options we have found to work in our clinic. Enjoy.
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18. | Transcranial magnetic stimulation for chronic pain. |
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24. | Small fibre pathology in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome. |
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25. | Chronic pain as a manifestation of potassium channel-complex autoimmunity. |
Klein CJ, Lennon VA, Aston PA, McKeon A, Pittock SJ. | |
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26. | Central sensitization in fibromyalgia? A systematic review on structural and functional brain MRI. |
Cagnie B, Coppieters I, Denecker S, Six J, Danneels L, Meeus M. | |
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27. | Attentional bias toward negative information in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome. |
Duschek S, Werner NS, Limbert N, Winkelmann A, Montoya P. | |
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28. | Fibromyalgia and chronic widespread pain in autoimmune thyroid disease. |
Ahmad J, Tagoe CE. | |
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29. | Segmental hyperalgesia to mechanical stimulus in interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome: evidence of central sensitization. |
Lai HH, Gardner V, Ness TJ, Gereau RW 4th. | |
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30. | Structural alterations in brainstem of fibromyalgia syndrome patients correlate with sensitivity to mechanical pressure. |
Fallon N, Alghamdi J, Chiu Y, Sluming V, Nurmikko T, Stancak A. | |
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31. | Clinical endocannabinoid deficiency (CECD) revisited: can this concept explain the therapeutic benefits of cannabis in migraine, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome and other treatment-resistant conditions? |
Smith SC, Wagner MS. | |
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32. | A novel comparative effectiveness study of Tai Chi versus aerobic exercise for fibromyalgia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. |
Wang C, McAlindon T, Fielding RA, Harvey WF, Driban JB, Price LL, Kalish R, Schmid A, Scott TM, Schmid CH. | |
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Stejskal V. | |
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34. | Disinhibition of the primary somatosensory cortex in patients with fibromyalgia. |
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Amutio A, Franco C, Pérez-Fuentes Mde C, Gázquez JJ, Mercader I. | |
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36. | Patterns of health care utilization related to initiation of amitriptyline, duloxetine, gabapentin, or pregabalin in fibromyalgia. |
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37. | [Gait characteristics of women with fibromyalgia: a premature aging pattern]. |
Góes SM, Leite N, de Souza RM, Homann D, Osiecki AC, Stefanello JM, Rodacki AL. | |
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39. | The somatosensory link in fibromyalgia: functional connectivity of the primary somatosensory cortex is altered by sustained pain and is associated with clinical/autonomic dysfunction. |
Kim J, Loggia ML, Cahalan CM, Harris RE, Beissner F Dr Phil Nat, Garcia RG, Kim H, Wasan AD, Edwards RR, Napadow V. | |
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40. | Rheumatic symptoms in autoimmune thyroiditis. |
Tagoe CE. | |
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41. | Attenuation of autoimmune responses to oxidative specific epitopes, but not nitroso-adducts, is associated with a better clinical outcome in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome. |
Maes M, Leunis JC. | |
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42. | Evidence supporting a link between dental amalgams and chronic illness, fatigue, depression, anxiety, and suicide. |
Kern JK, Geier DA, Bjørklund G, King PG, Homme KG, Haley BE, Sykes LK, Geier MR. | |
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43. | What has functional connectivity and chemical neuroimaging in fibromyalgia taught us about the mechanisms and management of ‘centralized’ pain? |
Napadow V, Harris RE. | |
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44. | Gluten-free diet in the management of patients with irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia and lymphocytic enteritis. |
Volta U. | |
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45. | Transcranial direct current stimulation as a treatment for patients with fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial. |
Fagerlund AJ, Hansen OA, Aslaksen PM. | |
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46. | Soluble fractalkine in the plasma of fibromyalgia patients. |
Garcia JJ, Ortega E. | |
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47. | Fibromyalgia Flares: A Qualitative Analysis. |
Vincent A, Whipple MO, Rhudy LM. | |
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48. | Fibrofog and fibromyalgia: a narrative review and implications for clinical practice. |
Kravitz HM, Katz RS. | |
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49. | Clinical Value of Serum Neuroplasticity Mediators in Identifying the Central Sensitivity Syndrome in Patients With Chronic Pain With and Without Structural Pathology. |
Deitos A, Dussán-Sarria JA, Souza Ad, Medeiros L, Tarragô Mda G, Sehn F, Chassot M, Zanette S, Schwertner A, Fregni F, Torres IL, Caumo W. | |
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50. | Cognitive dysfunction in fibromyalgia: slow access to the mental lexicon. |
Leavitt F, Katz RS. | |
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51. | The Role and Importance of Small Fiber Neuropathy in Fibromyalgia Pain. |
Caro XJ, Winter EF. | |
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52. | Differential dopamine function in fibromyalgia. |
Albrecht DS, MacKie PJ, Kareken DA, Hutchins GD, Chumin EJ, Christian BT, Yoder KK. | |
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53. | Review of the Uses of Vagal Nerve Stimulation in Chronic Pain Management. |
Chakravarthy K, Chaudhry H, Williams K, Christo PJ. | |
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54. | The association of total and central body fat with pain, fatigue and the impact of fibromyalgia in women; role of physical fitness. |
Segura-Jiménez V, Castro-Piñero J, Soriano-Maldonado A, Álvarez-Gallardo IC, Estévez-López F, Delgado-Fernández M, Carbonell-Baeza A; al-Ándalus project. | |
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55. | Post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms may explain poor mental health in patients with fibromyalgia. |
Toussaint LL, Whipple MO, Vincent A. | |
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56. | Fibromyalgia Syndrome – a multidisciplinary approach. |
Binkiewicz-Gli?ska A, Baku?a S, Tomczak H, Landowski J, Ruckemann-Dziurdzi?ska K, Zaborowska-Sapeta K, Kowalski I, Kiebzak W. | |
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57. | Increased cortical activation upon painful stimulation in fibromyalgia syndrome. |
Üçeyler N, Zeller J, Kewenig S, Kittel-Schneider S, Fallgatter AJ, Sommer C. | |
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58. | “Clinical approach to fibromyalgia: Synthesis of Evidence-based recommendations, a systematic review”. |
Ángel García D, Martínez Nicolás I, Saturno Hernández PJ. | |
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59. | Neurocognitive complaints and functional status among patients with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. |
Schmaling KB, Betterton KL. | |
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60. | Ineffective ADL skills in women with fibromyalgia: a cross-sectional study. |
Von Bülow C, Amris K, La Cour K, Danneskiold-Samsøe B, Wæhrens EE. | |
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Castillo-Saavedra L, Gebodh N, Bikson M, Diaz-Cruz C, Brandao R, Coutinho L, Truong D, Datta A, Shani-Hershkovich R, Weiss M, Laufer I, Reches A, Peremen Z, Geva A, Parra LC, Fregni F. | |
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Maes M. | |
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63. | Fibromyalgia: A Critical and Comprehensive Review. |
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65. | Meta-analytic evidence for decreased heart rate variability in chronic pain implicating parasympathetic nervous system dysregulation. |
Tracy LM, Ioannou L, Baker KS, Gibson SJ, Georgiou-Karistianis N, Giummarra MJ. | |
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67. | Normalization of aberrant resting state functional connectivity in fibromyalgia patients following a three month physical exercise therapy. |
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I’ve had fibromyalgia since before they even had a name for it, along with an orthostatic intolerance.
stress! fibromyalgia is from stress!!! the release of CORTISONE, “ADRENAL” is venom and high PH as acids!!! will eat every life source inside your body! cruel emotional stress can kill you!
Finally – Thank you so much for the detailed explanation. My journey has been long and many, many different treatments for FMS. I was first diagnosed with RLS in 1987 (even though I had pain throughout my body). Iron deficiency, Vitamin B12 injections, Parkinson’s medications, Codeine, seizure medications….and on and on. I finally quit taking medications that did not help. My latest diagnosis, other than osteoarthritis, is Mild Cognitive Impairment which resulted in my retiring at 60 with Social Security Disability. Thank you – understanding is major for me.
Thank You So Much for your Presentation! I didn’t know what else to do after being diagnosed by a Neurologist in 1997 I have been labeled a quack, and seeking attention and the latest conversion disorder. I hate going to Doctors and have been trying to find answers on my own. I feel vindicated just by having watched your presentation! How can I get help?
The first step would be to have a consultation to see if you would be a good candidate for our program. You can find out more about how to do that here http://powerhealthconsult.com
I have fibromyalgia, Elders Danos and osteoporosis, need help….
The first step would be to setup a consultation to go over your case and see if we feel you would be a good candidate for our program. You can find out more information on how to get that setup here http://powerhealthconsult.com
Thank you, doctors, for a concise and understandable presentation. Obviously there are a myriad of other conditions under the fibromyalgia umbrella, but you hit the high notes. You confirmed what I’ve been researching for the last ten years. I have childhood trauma and ptsd, a traumatic and stress filled first marriage, thyroid issues, “leaky gut”, sinus issues, ringing in the ears, etc. Multiple head injuries and two cancer surgeries. I will be moving from southern California to northern Idaho shortly. Do you have any associates in Washington, Idaho or surrounding area to which I might go for help. Rheumatolgists are perplexed by me and hate to see me coming. All they want to do is prescribe narcotics, which I refuse to take. It is very refreshing to hear my concerns taken seriously. I’m 70 years old and believe I have had fibromyalgia my entire life.
The short answer to your question is we unfortunately don’t know of anyone in your area. The longer answer is that we have married two disciplines (functional medicine and chiropractic neurology) to put together what we feel is the most comprehensive program for chronic problems available today. While there are others who claim to do similar treatments we have not met any who practice exactly how we do and have made referrals in the past where the results were less than stellar. We have patients that we have worked with from all over the world. If you would like to find out how you can schedule a consultation with Dr. Rutherford to go over your particular case you can find out more at http://powerhealthreno.com/brochure
I’ve FM for 4-5 years now, and I still cannot sit up straight for longer than 15-25 minutes. Same with walking/standing up straight. It’s all very limited. I wonder why there’s such a difference in pain intensity for FM patients.
The consequence is that people find it hard to believe I’ve it that bad. Because people are comparing me with other patients. For now, as a result doctors try to avoid me when I ask for a adequate treatment. They think I exaggerate my (pain-) symptoms, and tell me that I’ve to work harder, do more, etc, which only make it worse for me.
Anyway, thank you for sharing your insights.