Fibromyalgia Glossary: A-M
Learn about terms commonly associated with fibromyalgia.
Central Sensitization
Learn what sensitization and central sensitization mean and why the terms are associated with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Learn what sensitization and central sensitization mean and why the terms are associated with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Cortisol
Learn what cortisol is and the role it plays in fibromyalgia.
Learn what cortisol is and the role it plays in fibromyalgia.
Dopamine
Definition of dopamine. See how dopamine is involved in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Also get links to definitions of other terms related to fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Definition of dopamine. See how dopamine is involved in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Also get links to definitions of other terms related to fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Get a definition of the term double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
Get a definition of the term double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
Flare-Up
Get a definition of a fibromyalgia flare-up.
Get a definition of a fibromyalgia flare-up.
Glutamate
Get a definition of glutamate and learn how it applies to fibromyalgia.
Get a definition of glutamate and learn how it applies to fibromyalgia.
HPA Axis
Get a definition of the HPA axis and find out how it's believed to function in people with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Get a definition of the HPA axis and find out how it's believed to function in people with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Melatonin
Get a definition of melatonin, learn how melatonin/serotonin levels can impact your sleep cycle, and see what role melatonin plays in fibromyalgia.
Get a definition of melatonin, learn how melatonin/serotonin levels can impact your sleep cycle, and see what role melatonin plays in fibromyalgia.