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Treating fibromyalgia.

P J Millea1, R L Holloway

  • 1Department of Family and Community Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee 53226, USA. barbara@mcw.edu

American Family Physician
|October 19, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Fibromyalgia is a common chronic pain condition potentially caused by neuroendocrine system dysregulation. Effective management includes low-dose antidepressants, exercise, and supportive physician counseling.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Neuroscience
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Fibromyalgia is a prevalent chronic condition with unclear etiology.
  • Key features include widespread pain, tender points, and common comorbidities like insomnia and depression.
  • Evidence suggests autonomic and neuroendocrine system dysregulation underlies the syndrome, indicated by altered sleep patterns and neurotransmitter changes (serotonin, substance P, growth hormone, cortisol).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of fibromyalgia's etiology, diagnosis, and management.
  • To highlight the role of neuroendocrine and autonomic system dysregulation.
  • To discuss evidence-based and alternative treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical diagnosis based on widespread pain and tender points.
  • Review of existing literature on fibromyalgia pathophysiology and treatment.
  • Analysis of the efficacy of various therapeutic interventions.

Main Results:

  • Diagnosis is primarily clinical, often accompanied by conditions like chronic fatigue, insomnia, and depression.
  • Low-dose antidepressant therapy and exercise have demonstrated efficacy.
  • Alternative therapies like acupuncture may offer symptomatic relief.

Conclusions:

  • Fibromyalgia management requires a comprehensive approach, addressing pain, sleep disturbances, and psychological comorbidities.
  • Physician counseling and a willingness to explore novel strategies are crucial for refractory cases.
  • Further research into the neuroendocrine underpinnings may reveal more targeted treatments.

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