It was because of support from people like you that the NFAC was able to grow. Kenzi - Dr. Clauw discussed the importance of recent findings that patients with FM display evidence of neurally activated same processing regions of the brain even with low intensity stimuli. This supports that people with FM have amplification of pain. Dr Yunus shared evidence that suggests that FM is more prevalent in some families. These multi case families could have an abnormal gene directing the development of symptoms.
Studies are underway to seek out the gene.
Dr Russell explained the mechanism of pain transmission. Dr. Heffez explained that symptoms reported by patients with FM are of a neurological nature and are remarkably similar to those reported by patients with a chiari malformation in the upper spine. Dr Wallace has found FM patients with small intestine bacteria overgrowth show an improvement in their FM symptoms when treated with low doses of antibiotics. This and many other important points on new research were shared with the convention attendees. Although the NFAC is not planning another conference next year, there are 2 important FM conferences that will be held.