Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Glossary
Get definitions of common terms associated with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Allodynia
Allodynia is one type of fibromyalgia pain. It can be caused by a simple touch, pressure from clothing, or gentle massage. Learn more about allodynia.
Allodynia is one type of fibromyalgia pain. It can be caused by a simple touch, pressure from clothing, or gentle massage. Learn more about allodynia.
Analgesic
Get a definition of analgesics, learn how analgesics work and how they're classified. Also get examples of analgesic drugs.
Get a definition of analgesics, learn how analgesics work and how they're classified. Also get examples of analgesic drugs.
Autoantibodies
The role of antoantibodies in CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) could help shed light on what causes the condition. Learn what autoantibodies are and the role of autoantibodies in CFS.
The role of antoantibodies in CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) could help shed light on what causes the condition. Learn what autoantibodies are and the role of autoantibodies in CFS.
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.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Get a definition of chronic fatigue syndrome.
Get a definition of chronic fatigue syndrome.
Cortisol
Learn what cortisol is and the role the hormone plays in chronic fatigue syndrome.
Learn what cortisol is and the role the hormone plays in chronic fatigue syndrome.
Cytokines
Find out what cytokines are and what role cytokines play in chronic fatigue syndrome.
Find out what cytokines are and what role cytokines play in chronic fatigue syndrome.
Disease
Get the medical definition of disease and find out why the word isn't used in connection with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Get the medical definition of disease and find out why the word isn't used in connection with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
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.
Enteroviruses
Do enteroviruses cause chronic fatigue syndrome? Learn what enteroviruses are and why researchers believe they could be behind some cases of chronic fatigue syndrome.
Do enteroviruses cause chronic fatigue syndrome? Learn what enteroviruses are and why researchers believe they could be behind some cases of chronic fatigue syndrome.
Epstein-Barr Virus
Get a definition of the Epstein-Barr virus and see how it may be linked to chronic fatigue syndrome.
Get a definition of the Epstein-Barr virus and see how it may be linked to chronic fatigue syndrome.
Fatigue
Learn the definition of the word fatigue.
Learn the definition of the word fatigue.
Fibromyalgia
Get a definition of fibromyalgia.
Get a definition of fibromyalgia.
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.
Human Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6)
Get a definition of human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) and see how it may be linked to chronic fatigue syndrome.
Get a definition of human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) and see how it may be linked to chronic fatigue syndrome.
Hyperalgesia
Get a definition of hyperalgesia and see how it's involved in fibromyalgia pain.
Get a definition of hyperalgesia and see how it's involved in fibromyalgia pain.
Immune System
Get a definition of immune system, and find out how the immune system relates to chronic fatigue syndrome.
Get a definition of immune system, and find out how the immune system relates to 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.
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Encephalopathy (ME)
Find out what myalgic encephalomyelitis and myalgic encephalopathy (both called ME) actually mean, and why chronic fatigue syndrome advocates in the United States are pushing for ME/CFS to be the condition's official name.
Find out what myalgic encephalomyelitis and myalgic encephalopathy (both called ME) actually mean, and why chronic fatigue syndrome advocates in the United States are pushing for ME/CFS to be the condition's official name.
Narcotics
Get a definition of narcotics, find out what effects they can have and get examples of prescription narcotics.
Get a definition of narcotics, find out what effects they can have and get examples of prescription narcotics.
Natural Killer (NK) Cells
Learn what natural killer cells are and the role of natural killer cells in CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome).
Learn what natural killer cells are and the role of natural killer cells in CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome).
Neurotransmitter
Get a definition of neurotransmitters and find out which neurotransmitters are out of balance in people with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Get a definition of neurotransmitters and find out which neurotransmitters are out of balance in people with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
New Drug Application (NDA)
Get a definition of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's New Drug Application.
Get a definition of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's New Drug Application.
Nociceptor
Definition of nociceptors. See how they're involved in the pain associated with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Definition of nociceptors. See how they're involved in the pain associated with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Learn what nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are, what they're used for and whether they're effective for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Learn what nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are, what they're used for and whether they're effective for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Norepinephrine
Find out about the neurotransmitter/hormone norepinephrine and how abnormalities contribute to the chronic pain condition fibromyalgia.
Find out about the neurotransmitter/hormone norepinephrine and how abnormalities contribute to the chronic pain condition fibromyalgia.
Pain Threshold
Get a definition of pain threshold and see how it relates to fibromyalgia.
Get a definition of pain threshold and see how it relates to fibromyalgia.
Pain Tolerance - Definition of Pain Tolerance
Get a definition of pain tolerance.
Get a definition of pain tolerance.
Paresthesia
Learn the definition of paresthesia, which is one of the fibromyalgia pain symptoms.
Learn the definition of paresthesia, which is one of the fibromyalgia pain symptoms.
Post-Exertional Malaise
Get a definition of post-exertional malaise and find out what it means for people with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Get a definition of post-exertional malaise and find out what it means for people with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Retrovirus
Find out what a retrovirus is and how a retrovirus may be associated with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Find out what a retrovirus is and how a retrovirus may be associated with chronic fatigue syndrome.
RNase L
Find out what RNase L is and what role it plays in chronic fatigue syndrome.
Find out what RNase L is and what role it plays in chronic fatigue syndrome.
Serotonin
Get a definition of serotonin and learn how it is linked to fibromyalgia & chronic fatigue syndrome.
Get a definition of serotonin and learn how it is linked to fibromyalgia & chronic fatigue syndrome.
SNRI - Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor
Get a definition of SNRI (serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor), learn how this type of drugs work and get some examples of SNRIs.
Get a definition of SNRI (serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor), learn how this type of drugs work and get some examples of SNRIs.
SSRI - Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
Get the definition of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), and learn how these drugs work. Here are examples of SSRIs.
Get the definition of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), and learn how these drugs work. Here are examples of SSRIs.
Substance P
Get a definition of substance p, one of the chemicals associated with fibromyalgia.
Get a definition of substance p, one of the chemicals associated with fibromyalgia.
Syndrome
Get a definition of the word syndrome and find out why it's the appropriate classification for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Get a definition of the word syndrome and find out why it's the appropriate classification for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
T Cells
Learn what T cells are and the role of T cells in CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome).
Learn what T cells are and the role of T cells in CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome).
Tender Points
Get a definition of fibromyalgia tender points and learn how they are used to diagnose the condition.
Get a definition of fibromyalgia tender points and learn how they are used to diagnose the condition.
Xenotropic
Get a definition of xenotropic and see how it applies to XMRV -- a retrovirus that may be linked to chronic fatigue syndrome.
Get a definition of xenotropic and see how it applies to XMRV -- a retrovirus that may be linked to chronic fatigue syndrome.
XMRV
Get a definition of XMRV, a retrovirus that may be linked to some cases of chronic fatigue syndrome.
Get a definition of XMRV, a retrovirus that may be linked to some cases of chronic fatigue syndrome.