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Fibromyalgia.

Last updated Wednesday, December 22, 2004

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Is there research studying how to cure, prevent, or treat fibromyalgia? Is there research studying the causes, mechanisms, or risk factors of fibromyalgia?

Much research is now being done to try to understand both the psychological aspects and biological aspects of fibromyalgia with the hope that a holistic understanding will lead to a holistic treatment approach. Certain brain chemicals and pain receptors have been found to be altered in people with fibromyalgia and chronic pain in general. Research is being directed toward trying to modify these abnormalities to relieve the pain and fatigue.

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