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Papers: 3 Sep 2022 - 9 Sep 2022

RESEARCH TYPE:
Psychology


2022


J Pain Res


15

The Significance of Pain Drawing as a Screening Tool for Cervicogenic Headache and Associated Symptoms in Chronic Fatigue.

Authors

Bernhoff G, Huhmar HM, Rasmussen-Barr E, Bunketorp Käll L
J Pain Res. 2022; 15:2547-2556.
PMID: 36061488.

Abstract

Patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) present with a broad spectrum of symptoms, including headache. A simple, yet powerful tool – the pain drawing identifies essential aspects such as pain distribution. The aim with this study was to 1) evaluate the significance of pain drawing as a screening tool for cervicogenic headache using a predefined C2 pain pattern, 2) assess whether there was an association between dizziness/imbalance and a C2 pain pattern, and 3) compare subgroups according to the pain drawing with respect to pain characteristics and quality of life.