| Title | Multidisciplinary modalities in the treatment of fibromyalgia. | | Author(s) | Goldenberg DL | | Institution | Department of Medicine, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton, Mass., USA. dgoldenb@massmed.org | | Source | J Clin Psychiatry 2008.:30-4. | | MeSH | Cognitive Therapy
Exercise
Fibromyalgia
Humans
Patient Education as Topic
Self Care
| | Abstract | Fibromyalgia is a common musculoskeletal pain condition associated with chronic widespread pain, tenderness at various points on the body, fatigue, and sleep abnormalities. Individuals with fibromyalgia often have comorbid anxiety, depression, and/or other pain syndromes. Research into pharmacologic remedies for fibromyalgia has demonstrated efficacy for a variety of agents, but pharmacology is only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to successful management of fibromyalgia. Sensitive and appropriate methods of diagnosis and an integrated treatment plan including proper patient education, aerobic exercise, and cognitive-behavioral therapy have been shown to be effective in alleviating fibromyalgic symptoms. | | Language | eng | | Pub Type(s) | Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review
| | PubMed ID | 18537461 |
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