Chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia: approaches to management

Authors
Reid, S Wessely, S
Citation
S. Reid et S. Wessely, Chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia: approaches to management, CUR OPIN P, 12(6), 1999, pp. 727-732
Citations number
71
Categorie Soggetti
Psychiatry
Journal title
CURRENT OPINION IN PSYCHIATRY
ISSN journal
09517367 → ACNP
Volume
12
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
727 - 732
Database
ISI
SICI code
0951-7367(199911)12:6<727:CFSAFA>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
A limited understanding of the nature of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibro myalgia has previously complicated the management of these disorders. Recen t research has provided insights into their pathophysiology, as well as evi dence for effective treatment. There is now reasonable research backing for cognitive-behavioural therapy and graded exercise in chronic fatigue syndr ome, whilst exercise and antidepressants offer some benefits in fibromyalgi a. Curr Opin Psychiatry 12:727-732. (C) 1999 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.