[Briquet syndrome in patients with fibromyalgia]

Pol Merkur Lekarski. 2013 Jun;34(204):360-2.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Fibromyalgia is a disorder of the pain perception, which may, but need not be associated with depression. Modern science does not allow to put an equal sign between the two diseases. However, at least in some people, can be seen as a variant of depression, fibromyalgia. Studies indicate that 50-80 per cent, people with fibromyalgia can recognize depression. The article discusses the current state of knowledge on the role of physical activity, psychosomatic health treatments, physical therapy, relaxation techniques and education for patients with fibromyalgia. The best results, combine different therapies. The use of drugs is to reduce pain, improve mood and improve sleep quality. Various forms of drug-free treatment and help to restore the efficiency of dealing with complaints. In the treatment of fibromyalgia using different forms of therapy, tailored to the individual needs of the patient. The most common are: balneotherapy, exercise, cryotherapy, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy and other forms of psychotherapy--in order to develop methods to combat stress and depressed mood, relaxation techniques, acupuncture, massage.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Fibromyalgia / complications*
  • Fibromyalgia / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Somatoform Disorders / diagnosis
  • Somatoform Disorders / etiology*