What Is Nociplastic Pain?

What Is Nociplastic Pain?

Dr Jacqui Clark, Specialist Pain Physiotherapist, lecturer, and post-doctoral researcher, looks at the characteristics of nociplastic pain, how it is diagnosed, risk factors, and how it is managed. Dr Clark also provides updates from the International Controversies in Fibromyalgia Conference.

Intro: (0:00)
Characteristics of nociplastic pain: (02:35)
How it's diagnosed: (04:03)
Factors in developing nociplastic pain: (14:06)
Things you can do about this type of pain: (30:50)
Questions: (42:55)

Questions from the audience that are answered in order are:
1. What foods should I avoid to prevent a fibro flare?
2. Why do changes in the weather make fibro worse?
3. What is the best way to manage fibro according to your expertise for women?
4. What is the connection between pain and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)?
5. How do you find a doctor that will listen and diagnose fibromyalgia?
6. What’s the difference between fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (SEID/ME)?
7. Can fasting cause stress pains?
8. Is a high heart rate associated with fibromyalgia?

Links mentioned in the webinar:
www.thepaleomom.com
www.autoimmunewellness.com

Note from Jacqui: If people want a personalised nutritional assessment, they should consult a nutritionist or dietitian with experience in chronic pain.

Another useful resource for high sensitivity in nature is a book called the Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron.