Glymphatic system activity in functional movement disorder — a link to widespread pain

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the relationship between glymphatic function and the experience of widespread pain in individuals with functional movement disorder.
• Conducted observations of glymphatic function in individuals with functional movement disorder.
• Assessed the association between glymphatic activity and the experience of widespread pain.
• Compared findings with previous reports on glymphatic function.
• Glymphatic function appears to be preserved in individuals with functional movement disorder.
• A significant association was found between glymphatic function and the experience of widespread pain.
• Indicates that glymphatic dysfunction may influence symptom perception rather than being a specific cause of the disorder.

Abstract