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> Re: Reply to abstract from APA
> Fibromyalgia, like many problems has components of emotional and somatic
> influences. Research performed by NIH has found certain serum abnormalities
> in patients with FM compared to controls. For example, low levels of
> seretonin, low levels of magnesium which is a necessary component for
> seretonin absorption, disturbed neuroendocrine functions including the
> production of GH, cytokines like interlukin-1, natural killer cells,
> abnormally low levels of norepinephrine, low levels of neuropeptide-Y,
> abnormal glucose metabolism, elevated levels of substance P in CSF, abnormal
> meletonin secretion, low levels of tryptophan, disturbed circadian rhythm,
> abnormal cortisol levels, pineal gland dysfunctions and thus pituitary
> problems, reduced levels of dopamine. Not every patient who has FM
> demonstrates all of these problems, but combinations of these result in severe
> neurologic, hormonal, physiologic, and yes emotional and psychological
> disorders.
> Karen Worden,MS,PT
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Dear Karen
Are you able to supply us with you're references regarding this
research.
After reading them I may have to re-evaluate my opinion of Fibromyalgia
as a diagnosis.
Much appreciated
Craig
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