Stanford MD presents research at the 2010 European LDN Conference.

Dr Jarred Younger PHD, from Stanford University School of Medicine in America, will be presenting latest research and findings on LDN and Fibromyalgia at the 2nd European LDN Conference in Glasgow on 24th April, 2010. Studies have shown that LDN can be extremely beneficial in treating Fibromyalgia and alleviating the debilitating symptoms. Two Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) sufferers, one from Iceland, will present personal accounts on living with CFS and Fibromyalgia, and discuss their experience with LDN.

The 2010 European LDN conference organised by Dr Tom Gilhooly of the Essential Health Clinic is again taking place in Glasgow on 24th April, 2010 at the Thistle Hotel in Cambridge Street, with support from the LDN Research Trust. According to Dr Gilhooly, 'Following the success of last year’s inaugural conference, we are returning to Glasgow. There have been a number of important developments in the past year and this year’s conference is set to be a landmark event.' Dr Gilhooly adds, 'In addition to all the latest information and research from the LDN community, we are excited to announce that Dr Jarred Younger PHD, from Stanford University School of Medicine in America, will be presenting all his latest research and findings on LDN and Fibromyalgia.' Studies have shown that LDN can be extremely beneficial in treating Fibromyalgia and alleviating the debilitating symptoms. The Conference will also feature the stories of two Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) sufferers, one all the way from Iceland, who have kindly agreed to speak to delegates. Their personal accounts will describe what it is like to live with debilitating conditions such as CFS and Fibromyalgia, and their experiences with LDN and the life changing benefits. Dr Gilhooly hopes that the conference will attract leading medical professionals and patients interested in the use of LDN in several other conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Crohn’s Disease, IBS, Parkinson’s Disease and Autism amongst others. 'Our expert panel will be happy to answer any questions on the day, and the conference will also look at the relationship between LDN and CCSVI and where CCSVI fits in with LDN in the treatment of MS and other auto-immune disorders will be the centre of discussion and debate.' The conference is sponsored and supported online by BIG ON Glasgow. The conference website www.BIGONLDN2010.com contains the agenda, registration form, venue details plus more information, news and videos on LDN. The website also offers the opportunity to join BIG ON LDN forums. BIG ON Glasgow will film and post the conference online and an LDN Documentary team will also be present. ENDS Background on Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) Fibromyalgia is a rheumatic syndrome in which there is widespread muscular pain on movement, excessive tiredness and sleep disturbance. There are many other symptoms that can also be attributed to this condition and these include: depression, migraines, irritable bladder and/or bowel and joint pain and stiffness. There is often an absence of clinical evidence of active joint disease, for example, Xrays and MRI scans often report that joints and tissues are “normal”, despite sufferers complaining of a good deal of pain and stiffness. It is thought that approximately 70% of patients are women between the ages of 35 and 55 years of age, however, it may be present in any age group, including the elderly. Clinical Features Muscle Abnormalities Fibromyalgia is caused by a reduction in energy of the muscles, which makes muscle relaxation difficult. It requires at least twice as much energy for muscle relaxation as it does for contraction. Muscular contraction is produced by the release of calcium from small pouches within the muscle cell called reticulum. Problems can arise when the calcium has to be pumped back into the pouches. This requires a lot of energy and the action of an enzyme pump known as the Ca-ATPase. If energy levels are low, the pump cannot move the calcium back into the pouches, and the muscle stays contracted; this produces a chronic painful condition which has some parallels with the muscle spasm of MS. Sleep Disturbance People with Fibromyalgia have been shown to have low levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter, which may contribute to depression and sleep disturbance. It may also be responsible for sufferers perception of pain. Psychological Factors In addition to depression, people with Fibromyalgia may also suffer from anxiety and have exaggerated responses to stress. These symptoms may further exacerbate pain levels as they can cause tense muscles spasms and further decrease the likelihood of restful sleep. Sufferers often report that they experience a sort of “brain fog”, where they find it difficult to concentrate and make decisions.

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