Feverfew
An herb that has been most commonly used for migraine headaches. Feverfew can cause allergic reactions, especially in persons who are allergic to chamomile, ragweed, or yarrow.
Medical
Medical related terms of interest to people suffering from Fibromyalgia and/or Chronic Pain.
Fibromyalgia Medical Terms and Definitions
Oligoarthritis
Inflammation of four or fewer joints.
Strep, group A
A well-known strain (a type) of streptococcus (strep) bacteria that can cause strep throat and common skin problems such as impetigo as well as rheumatic fever.
Cyclin D
A family of three closely related proteins termed cyclin D1, D2 and D3 that are expressed in an overlapping redundant fashion in all proliferating cell types and collectively control the progression o
Aase-Smith syndrome I
A syndrome of congenital malformations (birth defects) characterized by hydrocephalus, cleft palate, and severe arthrogryposis (joint contractures).
Genotoxin
A poisonous substance which damages DNA.
New, fear of the
An irrational fear of anything new, of innovation, of new situations, places, or things. Also called neophobia.
Fear of solitude
An abnormal and persistent fear of solitude, of being alone. Sufferers of this fear experience undue anxiety even though they realize that being alone does not threaten their well-being.
Loneliness, fear of
An abnormal and persistent fear of loneliness, of being alone. Sufferers of this fear experience undue anxiety even though they realize that being alone does not threaten their well-being.
Solitude, fear of
An abnormal and persistent fear of solitude, of being alone. Sufferers of this fear experience undue anxiety even though they realize that being alone does not threaten their well-being.