Anhedonia to Gentle Touch in Fibromyalgia: Normal Sensory Processing but Abnormal Evaluation

Social touch is important for interpersonal interaction. Gentle touch and slow brushing are typically perceived as pleasant, the degree of pleasantness is linked to the activity of the C-tactile (CT) fibers, a class of unmyelinated nerves in the skin. The inability to experience pleasure in general...

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Main Authors: Rebecca Boehme, Helene van Ettinger-Veenstra, Håkan Olausson, Björn Gerdle, Saad S. Nagi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Brain Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/10/5/306