October 2017 PMID 28983038

Nocebo effects can make you feel pain.

Luana Colloca

Mentions

14
Peak: 4 in Mar 2019
across 3 sources since Oct 2017

Extended reach

77,692
potential audience

Total likes

56

Video views

1,272

Mentions per month

Oct 2017 – Oct 2024

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter7 posts
  • News5 articles
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions largely agree on the concept that negative expectations can physically manifest as pain, as highlighted by references to research and expert mentions; however, the tone remains informational rather than deeply investigative. The use of hashtags and citations from conferences and research emphasizes moderate engagement and recognition of the topic's importance without a highly passionate or transformative tone.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the validity of the research, emphasizing how nocebo effects can genuinely cause pain, supported by references to findings from researchers like Colloca Luana.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, consistently engaging with the core idea and its implications without exploring broader or controversial aspects.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts demonstrate some level of engagement through sharing related hashtags, research findings, or mentioning relevant conferences, indicating basic understanding and curiosity.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest a recognition of the significance of understanding nocebo effects, hinting at potential benefits for healthcare practices and patient experiences.

Abstract in brief

  • Nocebo effects occur when negative expectations about a treatment or situation cause real physical symptoms, like pain.
  • These effects show how our mind can influence our body, making us feel worse simply because we believe we should.
  • Understanding nocebo effects can help improve healthcare by addressing patients' fears and negative beliefs to reduce unnecessary suffering.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
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@Retlouping · X

via @irongrafFT https://t.co/TYYWmYGKuA Nocebo effects can make you feel pain: https://t.co/UzfdX6myd5

Mar 24, 2019 · 9 likes · 4 shares · 26,479 followers View post →
Gjergji Cobani
@GjergjiCobani · X

Nocebo effects can make you feel pain #VCongresoFisioterapiayDolor #pain #physiotherapy #Zaragoza @Colloca_Luana @Sefid_edupain https://t.co/jWDO6JlSjy

Feb 15, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 66 followers View post →
ɹǝʇlnoԀ pıʌɐᗡ
@Retlouping · X

RT @Retlouping: via @irongrafFT https://t.co/TYYWmYGKuA Nocebo effects can make you feel pain: https://t.co/UzfdX6myd5

Feb 2, 2022 · 4 shares · 26,479 followers View post →
Sociedad Española de Fisioterapia y Dolor
@sefid_oficial · X

RT @PhysioMilano: Nocebo effects can make you feel pain #VCongresoFisioterapiayDolor #pain #physiotherapy #Zaragoza @Colloca_Luana @Sefid_e…

Feb 15, 2020 · 1 share · 21,487 followers View post →
|| AOL Tarun ||
@tarundsnaol · X

RT @StanfordPain: .@Colloca_Luana found that nocebo effects can make you feel pain. https://t.co/7ycPtAQCSZ @sciencemagazine https://t.co/c…

Dec 6, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,302 followers View post →
Francesco Pacenza
@FrancescoMove · X

RT @Retlouping: via @irongrafFT https://t.co/TYYWmYGKuA Nocebo effects can make you feel pain: https://t.co/UzfdX6myd5

Mar 24, 2019 · 4 shares · 422 followers View post →

All mentions

ɹǝʇlnoԀ pıʌɐᗡ
@Retlouping · X

RT @Retlouping: via @irongrafFT https://t.co/TYYWmYGKuA Nocebo effects can make you feel pain: https://t.co/UzfdX6myd5

Feb 2, 2022 · 4 shares · 26,479 followers View post →
|| AOL Tarun ||
@tarundsnaol · X

RT @StanfordPain: .@Colloca_Luana found that nocebo effects can make you feel pain. https://t.co/7ycPtAQCSZ @sciencemagazine https://t.co/c…

Dec 6, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,302 followers View post →
Sociedad Española de Fisioterapia y Dolor
@sefid_oficial · X

RT @PhysioMilano: Nocebo effects can make you feel pain #VCongresoFisioterapiayDolor #pain #physiotherapy #Zaragoza @Colloca_Luana @Sefid_e…

Feb 15, 2020 · 1 share · 21,487 followers View post →
Gjergji Cobani
@GjergjiCobani · X

Nocebo effects can make you feel pain #VCongresoFisioterapiayDolor #pain #physiotherapy #Zaragoza @Colloca_Luana @Sefid_edupain https://t.co/jWDO6JlSjy

Feb 15, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 66 followers View post →
Thomas Pesavento
@PesaventoThomas · X

RT @Retlouping: via @irongrafFT https://t.co/TYYWmYGKuA Nocebo effects can make you feel pain: https://t.co/UzfdX6myd5

Mar 25, 2019 · 4 shares · 95 followers View post →
Francesco Pacenza
@FrancescoMove · X

RT @Retlouping: via @irongrafFT https://t.co/TYYWmYGKuA Nocebo effects can make you feel pain: https://t.co/UzfdX6myd5

Mar 24, 2019 · 4 shares · 422 followers View post →
ɹǝʇlnoԀ pıʌɐᗡ
@Retlouping · X

via @irongrafFT https://t.co/TYYWmYGKuA Nocebo effects can make you feel pain: https://t.co/UzfdX6myd5

Mar 24, 2019 · 9 likes · 4 shares · 26,479 followers View post →
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