Major components of therapy for Fibromyalgia
- • Patient education.
- • Analgesia.
- • Physical activity.
- • Treatment of associated conditions (mood disorders, sleep disturbance, IBS, migraines).
- • CBT and/or supportive counseling for pain modification.
A multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of this disorder that incorporates patient education, emphasizes patient self-management techniques, and establishes incremental goals for functionality and relief of symptoms can achieve meaningful results.