General

General fibromyalgia terms and chronic pain related definitions for people suffering from Fibromyalgia and/or Chronic Pain.

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Terms

Neuropeptide

An endogenous peptide (as an endorphin or an enkephalin) that influences neural activity or functioning.

Neurotransmitter

A substance (as norepinephrine or acetylcholine) that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse.

Neuropathy

Alterations in the function of nerves that are produced by disease or injury. These alterations in function might produce symptoms such as increased sensitivity with numbness or tingling

Neuroendocrine System

A complex system of brain structures and glands that help regulate the release of a large number of hormones

Neuralgia

A painful condition caused by disorders of the nervous system.

Naturopathic

A system of treatment of disease that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural agents (as air

Myelopathy

Any disease or disorder of the spinal cord or bone marrow

Multi-Disciplinary

A team that includes a patient and all of the health professionals involved in the patient's care.

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