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Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs), also known as trigger points, are described as hyperirritable spots in the skeletal muscle. They are associated with palpable nodules in taut bands of muscle fibers. [1] They are a topic of ongoing controversy, as there is limited data to inform a scientific understanding of the phenomenon.
In 1984, an interconnection between fibromyalgia syndrome and other similar conditions was proposed, [32] and in 1986, trials of the first proposed medications for fibromyalgia were published. [32] A 1987 article in the Journal of the American Medical Association used the term 'fibromyalgia syndrome', while saying it was a "controversial ...
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is commonly confused with fibromyalgia (FM) as their presentation is similar. However, fibromyalgia is typically associated with fatigue, depression and cognitive dysfunction. The anatomic distribution and characteristic of the pain also differ.
[5] Tender points: [1] While medical doctors use eleven of eighteen tender points as a diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia, Sarno states that he uses six main tender points to diagnose TMS: two tender points in the upper trapezius muscles, two in the lumbar paraspinal muscles and two in the lateral upper buttocks. He states that these are ...
The National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA) is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to help improve the quality of life for people living with fibromyalgia (FM) and other chronic pain conditions. The NFA has worked to build international awareness of this chronic pain disorder, provide patient assistance and support, educate the medical ...
FG syndrome; Fibrinolysis syndrome; Fibromyalgia syndrome; Fibromyalgia; First arch syndrome; Fish acute toxicity syndrome; Fitz-Hugh–Curtis syndrome; Fitzsimmons–Guilbert syndrome; Flammer syndrome; Fleischer's syndrome; Floating–Harbor syndrome; Floppy eyelid syndrome; Floppy trunk syndrome; Florid cutaneous papillomatosis; Flynn–Aird ...
Allodynia is a clinical feature of many painful conditions, such as neuropathies, [4] complex regional pain syndrome, postherpetic neuralgia, fibromyalgia, and migraine. Allodynia may also be caused by some populations of stem cells used to treat nerve damage including spinal cord injury. [5]
A 2004 review found benefit for fibromyalgia symptoms, with a reported number needed to treat of 4.8 (meaning that 1 person out of every 4.8 benefits from treatment) for pain reduction, but no change in fatigue or tender points. [36] A 2009 Cochrane review found insufficient evidence to justify its use in myofascial pain syndrome. [37]