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About Fibromyalgia
• Found in 1-4% of people
• Pain is chronic and widespread; pain threshold
is lowered and generalized in much of the body
• May co-occur with chronic fatigue
• Poor short term memory and/or attention
• Causes may include physical trauma, emotional
stress, endocrine dysfunction, some infections
Treatment of Fibromyalgia by Neurofeedback
A recent study by Dr. Horst Mueller included 30 people,
mainly female, around age 50. The patients were given
50 hours of treatment which included neurofeedback and
massage. Patients were also given psychotherapy.
At the end of treatment, patients said the amount of pain
in their bodies had moved from 35% at the start of treatment
down to 10%. They reported that at intake they had 1 good
day a week; at the end of treatment they had 4 1/2 good
days. They reported that their sleep improved from 2 nights
of good sleep to 5 nights of good sleep per week at the
end of treatment.
At follow-up 8 months after treatment ended, patients
reported doing somewhat better than at the end of treatment.
Why does Neurofeedback help with Fibromyalgia?
Dr. Mueller posits that there are emotional changes that
occur with fibromyalgia. These changes may block the healing
that should occur with physical therapy. Neurofeedback
helps decrease the psychological symptoms that were stopping
the process of healing. This may be why physical therapy
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For
Appointments Contact
(773) 807-0936 | Email Dr. Kathy Abbott, Psy. D.
3317 W. 95th St., Ste. 205, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
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See
the following websites for more information
www.isnr.org
| www.eegspectrum.com
www.helpforadd.com
| www.EMDR.com
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Neurofeedback
sounds complicated, but it's as simple as learning to ride a bike with training
wheels.
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