Hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis perturbations in patients with fibromyalgia

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Authors

Leslie J. Crofford · National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

Stanley R. Pillemer · Cleveland Clinic

Konstantine T. Kalogeras · Cleveland Clinic

Joseph M. Cash · Cleveland Clinic

David Michelson · National Institute of Mental Health

Mitchel A. Kling

Esther M. Sternberg

Philip W. Gold

Abstract

These data support the view that HPA axis function is perturbed in patients with FM. Further study is required to ascertain the cause of HPA axis perturbations and their relationship to symptoms in patients with FM.

Topics & Keywords

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research Stress Responses and Cortisol Pediatric Pain Management Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Arthritis & Rheumatism

Volume 37, Issue 11, pp. 1583-1592

DOI: 10.1002/art.1780371105

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