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Understanding Nociplastic Pain: What It Is and How to Treat It

Understanding Nociplastic Pain: What It Is and How to Treat It

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In this episode, we explore a compelling review that tracesthe evolution of our understanding of nociplastic pain—from fibrositis to fibromyalgia and beyond.

🧠 Key Takeaways from the Discussion:
✅ The shift from peripheral to central painmechanisms in fibromyalgia
✅ How nociplastic painintersects with inflammatory rheumatic diseases
✅ Why traditional analgesics(NSAIDs, opioids) are ineffective—and what really works

✅ The role of functional brainimaging and quantitative sensory testing indiagnosing central sensitization

This episode is particularly relevant for clinicians, researchers, and anyone treating chronic pain syndromes in rheumatology. Tune in to hear how rheumatologists helped shape the understanding of nociplastic pain—and whatthis means for future treatment strategies!
This episode is based on Clauw DJ. Ann Rheum Dis 2024;83:1421–1427


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