Fibromyalgia psychotherapy
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Psychotherapy
- As the nature of fibromyalgia is not well understood, some physicians believe that it may be psychosomatic or psychogenic.[1] Although there is no universally accepted cure, some doctors have claimed to have successfully treated fibromyalgia when a psychological cause is accepted.[2]
- Cognitive behavioral therapy has been shown to improve quality of life and coping in fibromyalgia patients and other sufferers of chronic pain.[3]
- Neurofeedback has also shown to provide 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
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Chakrabarty, S (July 2007). "Fibromyalgia". American Family Physician. 76 (2): 247–254. PMID 17695569. Retrieved 2008-01-06. Unknown parameter
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