Recognising and treating fibromyalgia
Most doctors are familiar with patients who describe chronic pain all over the body, which is associated with a range of other symptoms including poor sleep, fatigue, and depression. This complex of symptoms is sometimes referred to as fibromyalgia.
Management of patients with this condition is often complex and challenging. The diagnosis of fibromyalgia has long been controversial, with some experts questioning whether it exists as a separate entity
In this podcast Anisur Rahman, professor of rheumatology at University College London, joins us to discuss diagnosis and management of the condition.
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Source: The BMJ Podcast - February 24, 2014 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ Group Source Type: podcasts
Does Your Patient Really Have Fibromyalgia?
Dr. Charles Argoff reviews conditions that can mimic fibromyalgia. Differential diagnosis is key. (Source: Medscape Rheumatology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Rheumatology Podcast - December 12, 2011 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Fibromyalgia Is Not a Rheumatologic Disease Anymore
George T. Griffing, MD, Professor of Medicine, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, Missouri; Editor-in-Chief, Internal Medicine, eMedicine, discusses whether we should believe in fibromyalgia. (Source: MedGenMed Weekly Editorials from Medscape.com)
Source: MedGenMed Weekly Editorials from Medscape.com - February 25, 2008 Category: Journals (General) Authors: George T. Griffing, MD Source Type: podcasts
Fibromyalgia and tai chi
(Source: MedlinePlus: NLM Director's Comments)
Source: MedlinePlus: NLM Director's Comments - May 15, 2006 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: National Library of Medicine Source Type: podcasts
