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Fibromyalgia
 
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Combination Pharmacological Management of Fibromyalgia
October 17, 2011

Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a complex disorder of chronic, widespread pain and tenderness usually accompanied by numerous other symptoms, including fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, nonrestorative sleep, depression, anxiety, and stiffness.

Avoiding Incorrect Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia Syndrome
June 5, 2011

Misdiagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) occurs frequently in the clinic. In our case report, a 27-year-old woman with recurring neck pain and stiffness had received a diagnosis of cervical spondylosis, but later a definitive diagnosis of FMS was made. Misdiagnosis of FMS has occurred with various other diseases.

Fighting Fibromyalgia: Five Key Issues
October 20, 2010

Physicians treating patients with fibromyalgia syndrome should rule out coexisting disorders and establish possible inducing factors.

 
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January 30, 2012
Neuromodulators, Muscle Relaxants Found Ineffective for RA Pain
If DMARDs are not able to relieve RA pain, little else works either, according to systematic reviews. More »
November 29, 2011
Fibromyalgia Symptom Severity Improves Only Moderately Over Time
The severity of fibromyalgia syndrome symptoms—with generally continuing high levels of self-reported symptoms and distress for most patients—does not show clinically meaningful improvement over... More »
November 29, 2011
Increased Fibromyalgia Risk in Women With Poor Sleep Habits
Sleep problems are associated with an increased risk of fibromyalgia syndrome in women. More »
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Arthritis Research & Therapy | Comments | Beyond cognitive-behavioral therapy for fibromyalgia: addressing stress by emotional exposure
arthritis-research.com - 12/1/11
I comment on the well-designed trial by Alda and colleagues reported in a recent issue of Arthritis Research and Therapy which demonstrated some benefits of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for fibromyalgia (FM). CBT in this and other studies provides statistically significant but rather modest benefits for FM. This may be because CBT does not directly address the high rates of victimization, post-traumatic stress disorder, and emotional avoidance experienced by a substantial number of patients with FM.
Tailored cognitivebehavioural therapy and exercise training improves the physical fitness of patients with fibromyalgia -- van Koulil et al. 70 (12): 2131 -- Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
ard.bmj.com - 12/1/11
Concise report. Tailored cognitive behavioural therapy and exercise training improves the physical fitness of patients with fibromyalgia. ,. ,. ,. ,. ,. ,. ,. ,. ,. ,. ... Accepted 5 July 2011. Published Online First 16 September 2011. Objectives
Does a 3-month multidisciplinary intervention improve pain, body composition and physical fitness in women with fibromyalgia? -- Carbonell-Baeza et al. 45 (15): 1189 -- British Journal of Sports Medicine
bjsm.bmj.com - 12/1/11
Does a 3-month multidisciplinary intervention improve pain, body composition and physical fitness in women with fibromyalgia? ... outcomes) in women with fibromyalgia ( FM).
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders | Comments | Effectiveness of anodal transcranial direct current stimulation in patients with chronic low back pain: Design, method and protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
www.biomedcentral.com - 12/28/11
Electrical stimulation of central nervous system areas with surgically implanted stimulators has been shown to result in pain relief. To avoid the risks and side effects of surgery, transcranial direct current stimulation is an option to electrically stimulate the motor cortex through the skull. Previous research has shown that transcranial direct current stimulation relieves pain in patients with fibromyalgia, chronic neuropathic pain and chronic pelvic pain. Evidence indicates that the method is pain f
JMIR-Determinants of Engagement in Face-to-Face and Online Patient Support Groups | Van Uden-Kraan | Journal of Medical Internet Research
www.jmir.org - 12/7/11
Determinants of Engagement in Face-to-Face and Online Patient Support Groups|Background: Although peer-to-peer contact might empower patients in various ways, studies show that only a few patients actually engage in support groups. Objective: The objective of our study was to explore factors that facilitate or impede engagement in face-to-face and online peer support, using the Theory of Planned Behavior. Methods: A questionnaire was completed by 679 patients being treated for arthritis, breast cancer, or

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MEDLINE
Nurse practitioner students' perceptions of fibromyalgia pain and quality of life.
pubmed.gov - 9/26/11
Suicide attempts and risk of suicide in patients with fibromyalgia: a survey in Spanish patients.
pubmed.gov - 10/1/11
[Fibromyalgia and menopause. Association or coincidence?].
pubmed.gov - 9/1/11
The science of fibromyalgia.
pubmed.gov - 9/1/11
Fibromyalgia symptoms, physical function, and comorbidity in middle-aged and older adults.
pubmed.gov - 8/31/11

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CLINICAL TRIALS
Sleep Disturbance and Sleep Quality in Women With Fibromyalgia Syndrome - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov
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This Study is An Open-Label Trial Of Pregabalin In Patients With Fibromyalgia - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov
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Study Evaluating DVS SR in Patients With Fibromyalgia Syndrome - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov
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A Multicentre Trial to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of AD-337 in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov
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As more and more physicians use handheld mobile technology in their day-to-day work, some critics are raising concerns about “distracted doctoring.”
Can That Applicant Do the Job at Your Medical Practice?
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If like many communities, yours has significant numbers of non-English speaking people with whom neither you nor your staff are able to converse, your practice is at a serious disadvantage.
 
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GUIDELINES
National Guideline Clearinghouse | Management of fibromyalgia syndrome in adults.
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National Guideline Clearinghouse | Chiropractic management of fibromyalgia syndrome: summary of clinical practice recommendations for the Commission of the Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters.
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National Guideline Clearinghouse | Chiropractic management of myofascial trigger points and myofascial pain syndrome: summary of clinical practice recommendations for the Commission of the Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters.
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