Neurobiological features of fibromyalgia are also present among rheumatoid arthritis patients

ConclusionsRA patients who have increased levels of FMness appear to share neurobiological features consistently observed in FM patients. This study is the first to provide neuroimaging evidence that RA is a mixed pain state, with many patients’ symptoms being related to CNS rather than classic inflammatory mechanisms.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism - February 13, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Neil Basu, Chelsea M Kaplan, Eric Ichesco, Tony Larkin, Richard E Harris, Alison Murray, Gordon Waiter, Daniel J Clauw Tags: Full Length Source Type: research