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A realistic approach to managing patients with fibromyalgia.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12126575     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Fibromyalgia syndrome is common and variable in impact, with some patients having a milder and shorter duration of symptoms and others suffering significant and prolonged pain. Disability also varies. It is thought that the syndrome arises from a disordered neurophysiology that, through links to central control inputs, involves emotions, thoughts, and cognitions. Social and psychological sequelae contribute to and result from this process. The biopsychosocial model of disease epitomizes fibromyalgia. Although management may be difficult at times, and much needs to be done, the growing appreciation of strategies that use this described model and the knowledge of the potential reversibility of the syndrome are resulting in improved outcomes.
Authors:
Geoffrey O Littlejohn; Janine Walker
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Current rheumatology reports     Volume:  4     ISSN:  1523-3774     ISO Abbreviation:  Curr Rheumatol Rep     Publication Date:  2002 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2002-07-19     Completed Date:  2002-09-17     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100888970     Medline TA:  Curr Rheumatol Rep     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  286-92     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Centre for Inflammatory Diseases, Monash Medical Centre, Rheumatology Unit, Block E, Level 3, 246 Clayton Road, Clayton, 3168, Victoria, Melbourne, Australia. Geoff.Littlejohn@med.monash.edu.au
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Antidepressive Agents / administration & dosage*
Behavior Therapy / methods*
Combined Modality Therapy
Exercise*
Female
Fibromyalgia / diagnosis*,  psychology,  therapy*
Humans
Male
Patient Education as Topic / methods
Prognosis
Quality of Life*
Severity of Illness Index
Treatment Outcome
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Antidepressive Agents

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