Research: This may be the cause of 'Fibro fog'

Here you can read more about what researchers believe is the cause of "Fibro fog" among those with fibromyalgia and chronic pain diagnoses.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain diagnosis that causes significant pain in the muscles and skeleton - as well as poorer sleep and cognitive function (such as memory). Unfortunately, there is no cure, but now a recent study has found another piece of the puzzle in the complex pain puzzle. Maybe this new information can help develop a form of treatment? We choose to both hope and believe it.

A recent research study has recently received a lot of attention due to their exciting research findings. As is well known for those affected by fibromyalgia and chronic pain diagnoses, there may be days when it feels as if the head is not 'hanging on' - this is often called "fibrous fog" (or brain fog) and describes impaired attention and cognitive function. However, until this study, there has been little information on why those with chronic pain disorders are affected by this devastating symptom. Now researchers believe that they may have found part of the puzzle: namely in the form of "nerve noise".

Too many people are plagued with chronic pain that destroys everyday life - that's why we encourage you to Share this article in social media, Feel free to like our Facebook page and say: "Yes to more research on fibromyalgia". In this way, one can make the symptoms associated with this diagnosis more visible and ensure that more people are taken seriously - and thus get the help they need. We also hope that such increased attention can lead to greater funding for research on new assessment and treatment methods.

Nerve Noise?

In this study, published in the research journal Nature - Scientific Reports, the researchers believed that the impaired cognitive function and ability to concentrate is due to significantly higher levels of what they call "nerve noise" - ie increased and random electrical currents that destroy the nerves' ability to communicate and talk to each other.

The study had 40 participants - where 18 patients had been diagnosed with 'fibromyalgia' and 22 patients were in the control group. The researchers used the Electroencephalogram (EEG), which is a neurophysiological measurement, to record the electrical activity of the brain. They then measured the electrical currents of the nerves and compared the two research groups. The results they found were startling - and will serve as another research study that supports that there are physical factors behind fibromyalgia and other chronic pain diagnoses.

The results showed significantly higher levels of "nerve noise" among those with fibromyalgia - ie more electrical activity, poorer nerve communication and coordination between different parts of the brain. The findings provide a basis for being able to say more about the cause of what is described as "fibrous fog".

The study may provide the basis for newer treatment and assessment methods. In this way, many can save significant loads as they go through what seems like an infinitely long investigation with no concrete results. Wouldn't it be nice if you could finally get some specific diagnostic factors for those with chronic pain diagnoses?

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Can Yoga Relieve the Mist?

A number of research studies have been conducted that looked at the effect yoga has on fibromyalgia. Among other things:

A study from 2010 (1), with 53 women affected by fibromyalgia, showed that an 8-week course in yoga improved in the form of less pain, fatigue and improved mood. The course program consisted of meditation, breathing techniques, gentle yoga postures and instruction to learn to deal with the symptoms associated with this pain disorder.

Another meta-study (collection of several studies) from 2013 concluded that yoga had an effect in the form of improving sleep quality, reducing fatigue and fatigue, and that it resulted in less depression - while those involved in the study reported an improved quality of life. But the study also said that there is not enough good research yet to firmly establish that yoga was effective against fibromyalgia symptoms. The existing research does look promising.

Our conclusion after reading several studies is that yoga can definitely play a role for many in a holistic approach to relieving fibromyalgia and chronic pain diagnoses. But we also believe that yoga must be adapted to the individual - not everyone benefits from yoga with too much stretching and bending, as this can provoke flare-ups in their condition. The key is to know yourself.

Also read: This You Should Know About Fibromyalgia

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We really hope that this research can form the basis for a future cure for fibromyalgia and chronic pain diagnoses.

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Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain diagnosis that can be extremely devastating to the person affected. The diagnosis can lead to reduced energy, daily pain and everyday challenges that are far above what Kari and Ola Nordmann are bothered with. We kindly ask you to like and share this for increased focus and more research on the treatment of fibromyalgia. Many thanks to everyone who likes and shares - maybe we can be together to find a cure one day?

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Sources:

González et al, 2017. Increased neural noise and impaired brain synchronization in fibromyalgia patients during cognitive interference. Scientific Reports volume 7, Article number: 5841 (2017

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