Research shows a relationship in cortisol levels in the morning, and increased pain in fibromyalgia (FMS).1,2 This relationship further highlights the importance of understanding the HPA axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis) and being able to treat it naturally, without medications. This paper further supports my other posts on HPA dysfunction and fibromyalgia.
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- McLean SA, Williams DA, Harris RE, Kop WJ, Groner KH, Ambrose K, Lyden AK, Gracely RH, Crofford LJ, Geisser ME, Sen A, Biswas P, Clauw DJ. Momentary relationship between cortisol secretion and symptoms in patients with fibromyalgia. Arthritis Rheum. 2005 Nov;52(11):3660-9.
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Mendl M. Performing under pressure: stress and cognitive function. Applied Animal Behavioral Science 65(3): 221 – 244.
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