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April 22nd 2024
Prolonged modified fasting, in a multimodal medical approach, may help patients with fibromyalgia improve pain and psychosomatic symptoms.
Psychological Interventions Effectively Decrease Depression, Anxiety in Patients with Fibromyalgia
The overall effect of psychological interventions on patients with fibromyalgia was -0.31 for depressive symptoms and -0.15 for anxiety symptoms, which were deemed statistically significant.
Rheumatology Month in Review: February 2024
The rheumatology month in review highlights cognitive dysfunction in patients with fibromyalgia, explores the impact of obesity on treatment response in rheumatoid arthritis, and evaluates work-related challenges faced by patients with psoriatic arthritis.
Breaking the Silence: Understanding and Overcoming Stigma Surrounding Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia poses challenges extending beyond physical symptoms due to societal misconceptions and inadequate understanding. Clinicians emphasize the importance of addressing mental health, engaging patients actively, and creating supportive environments to improve the wellbeing of these patients.
Targeting Mental Health, Pain-Related Illnesses May Improve Outcomes in Difficult to Treat RA
The presence of mental health, pain-related illnesses, and metabolic diseases were significantly associated with the worsening of arthritis-related pain, severity, and disease activity.
Online Survey Reveals Perspectives, Desires for Understanding in Patients with Fibromyalgia
Thematic analysis revealed common themes, including uncertainty about the cause of fibromyalgia, feelings of invisibility, confusion about symptoms and flares, and a strong desire for more accessible treatment information.