Updated Treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Review
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Published:2021-12-01
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Page:72-79
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ISSN:2456-9119
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Container-title:Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International
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Short-container-title:JPRI
Author:
Ibrahim Ahmed Abdulaziz G.,AlMutairi Mazyad Hamed M.,ALMutairi Abeer Fahad M.,Alharbi Wejdan Alhumaidi A.,Almadi Ebtesam Ali S.,Alwabisi Shoog Abdullah O.,Albalawi Nashwa Zead A.,Alanazi Hamdah Hnef S.,Althobaiti Alanoud Abdullah H.,Alkhathami Amirah Ali M.,Alamrani Amani Salem K.,Altemani Omniah Salem D.,Mohammedsaleh Maani Mahmoud A.,Aljuhani Arwa Mohammed Alrefai,Alrashidi Rinad Rasheed M
Abstract
Fibromyalgia is a debilitating condition that is frequently misdiagnosed. It affects 2% of the population, with middle-aged women having the highest frequency. Fibromyalgia affects more women than men, and It becomes worse as you get older. Because medical treatment for fibromyalgia is typically only partial, health professionals must provide patients with ongoing assistance in order for them to become effective, active self-managers. There is no one-size-fits-all drug for fibromyalgia, but you do have a lot of options for treating your symptoms. However, Antidepressants in general such as “duloxetine” and Gabapentinoids drugs such as “pregabline” are the most used drugs. There is some evidence that NSAIDs may have a synergistic effect when combined with centrally active agents such as tricyclic antidepressants and anticonvulsants. Among non-pharmacological therapy, exercise and psychoeducational techniques have the most evidence of efficacy, but they must be personalized to the individual. In this review we will be looking at diagnosis and treatment of fibromyalgia.
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Sciencedomain International