Fibromyalgia psychotherapy
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Though there is no universally accepted cure, some doctors have claimed to have successfully treated fibromyalgia when it is associated with a psychological cause. As the nature of fibromyalgia is not well understood, some physicians believe that it may be psychosomatic or psychogenic. Cognitive behavioral therapy has been shown to improve quality of life and coping in fibromyalgia patients and other sufferers of chronic pain.[1][2]
Psychotherapy
- Although there is no universally accepted cure, some doctors have claimed to have successfully treated fibromyalgia when it is associated with a psychological cause. As the nature of fibromyalgia is not well understood, some physicians believe that it may be psychosomatic or psychogenic.[3][4]
- Cognitive behavioral therapy has been shown to improve quality of life and coping in fibromyalgia patients and other sufferers of chronic pain.[5]
- Neurofeedback has also shown to provide both temporary and long-term relief.
- Treatment for the "brain fog" has not yet been developed; however biofeedback and self-management techniques such as pacing and stress management may be helpful for some patients.
- The use of medication to improve sleep helps some patients, as does supplementation with folic acid and ginkgo biloba.
References
- ↑ <ref>Leonard-Segal, Dr. Andrea (2006). "A Rheumatologist's Experience With Psychosomatic Disorders". The Divided Mind: The Epidemic of Mindbody Disorders. ReganBooks. pp. 264–265. ISBN 0-06-085178-3.
- ↑ Sarno, Dr. John E; et al. (2006). The Divided Mind: The Epidemic of Mindbody Disorders. ReganBooks. pp. 21–22, 235–237, 264–265, 294–298, 315, 319–320, 363. ISBN 0-06-085178-3.
- ↑ Leonard-Segal, Dr. Andrea (2006). "A Rheumatologist's Experience With Psychosomatic Disorders". The Divided Mind: The Epidemic of Mindbody Disorders. ReganBooks. pp. 264–265. ISBN 0-06-085178-3.
- ↑ Sarno, Dr. John E; et al. (2006). The Divided Mind: The Epidemic of Mindbody Disorders. ReganBooks. pp. 21–22, 235–237, 264–265, 294–298, 315, 319–320, 363. ISBN 0-06-085178-3.
- ↑ Chakrabarty S, Zoorob R (2007). "Fibromyalgia". Am Fam Physician. 76 (2): 247–54. PMID 17695569.