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Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain all over the body, often making people feel stiff in the mornings, tired, and mentally foggy. It can also lead to stomach problems, Dr. Sean Mackey explains. Doctors used to diagnose it by checking for "tender points" on the body, but now they look at other signs like pain in multiple areas and how severe the symptoms are. While it used to affect mostly women, more men are being diagnosed with it now. Another big issue with fibromyalgia is sleep. People with it often can’t get deep, restful sleep, which makes everything harder to manage. We don’t fully understand why fibromyalgia happens, but it’s clear that it’s a serious challenge, especially for women.
Stanford Pain Medicine29,603 views • 8 months ago
Some antidepressants can help reduce pain by affecting nerve signals. •How they work: Antidepressants are often used for depression, but they can also help with pain. Some types, called tricyclic antidepressants, are especially good at treating pain. They work by affecting certain brain chemicals (serotonin and norepinephrine) and blocking sodium channels in nerves. •Why sodium channels matter: Sodium channels help carry pain signals in the body. By blocking these channels, tricyclic antidepressants can stop pain from being sent to the brain. •The bottom line: If you're experiencing pain, tricyclic antidepressants might help by blocking pain signals, not just by treating depression.
Stanford Pain Medicine18,504 views • 1 year ago
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