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More and more, medical evidence seems to indicate this is the case. In studies conducted by NIH (national institutes of health) and Georgetown University Medical Center researchers, individuals with fibromyalgia seemed to possess a greater response to pain than non-FMS individuals. The testing involved the use of an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) to scan the brains of test subjects while pressure was applied to the base of a thumbnail. Apparently, the non-FMS subjects had to have twice as much pressure applied before they reported feeling pain. Note: fibromyalgia sufferers tend to have lower levels of the chemical neurotransmitter, Serotonin, which helps the body regulate stress levels. |
