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Genetic Factors in Neuromuscular Pain

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 November 2014

Dan Buskila ,
Lily Neumann  and
Joseph Press
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Abstract

Recent evidence suggests that fibromyalgia, a chronic widespread pain condition and related syndromes (chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, etc.) may share heritable pathophysiologic features. We review the recent literature on genetic and familial factors found to participate in the pathogenesis of these syndromes, specifically fibromyalgia, including evidence suggesting that serotonin- and dopamine-related genes may play a role in the pathogenesis of these illnesses. The importance of environmental factors triggering these conditions in predisposed individuals is also discussed.

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Review Article
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CNS Spectrums , Volume 10 , Issue 4 , April 2005 , pp. 281 - 284
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2005

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