Characterization of migraineurs presenting interictal widespread pressure hyperalgesia identified using a tender point count: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Migraineurs exhibit pain hypersensitivity throughout the body during and between migraine headaches. Migraine is classified as a central sensitivity syndrome, typified by fibromyalgia showing widespread pressure hyperalgesia determined by a tender point. This study was performed...

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Main Authors: Toshihide Toriyama, Tetsuyoshi Horiuchi, Kazuhiro Hongo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:The Journal of Headache and Pain
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s10194-017-0824-0