For many years the medical community tried to link fibromyalgia and depression. And despite evidence to the contrary, some in the psychological arena still insist on believing that fibromyalgia is caused by - or at least strongly linked to - depression.
The fact is, depression is no more prevalant with fibromyalgia than it is with any other chronic illness. The Cleveland Clinic describes depression as a “complication” of chronic illness and estimates that “up to one-third of...
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Treatment Options for Fibromyalgia
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Fibromyalgia
Goals of TreatmentBecause currently there is no known cure for fibromyalgia, treatment is aimed at managing its symptoms. The primary goals of... Read more »
Sleep woes linked to fibromyalgia
U.S. researchers say they can distinguish people who suffer from fibromyalgia from those who don't have the condition by taking measurements during... Read more »
Study: Most fibromyalgia patients sleep poorly
Researchers say that people with fibromyalgia are very likely to have trouble sleeping, which can make pain and other symptoms of the condition... Read more »
Quality of Life Issues in Lymphedema
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Lymphedema
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Fibromyalgia Diagnosis
Fibromyalgia (FM) must be diagnosed by a qualified physician who is familiar with the illness and has experience diagnosing it. The specialists who... Read more »
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