Neurobiological similarities between RA and fibromyalgia

Neurobiological similarities between RA and fibromyalgiaNeurobiological similarities between RA and fibromyalgia, Published online: 15 May 2018; doi:10.1038/s41584-018-0011-yPain management can be a difficult problem for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), some of whom can experience pain similar to that reported by patients with fibromyalgia. Now, advanced imaging techniques are revealing neurobiological alterations in patients with RA that mirror those seen in fibromyalgia, hinting at new treatment possibilities.
Source: Nature Reviews Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Authors: Source Type: research