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Fibromyalgia Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation

Integrated rehabilitation program for chronic widespread pain syndrome.

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What is Fibromyalgia Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation?

Fibromyalgia is a chronic widespread pain syndrome diagnosed by 2016 ACR criteria with widespread pain index, symptom severity score and exclusion of other diseases.

Multidisciplinary rehabilitation includes patient education, aerobic and resistance exercise (graded), cognitive-behavioral therapy, sleep hygiene, mind-body interventions (yoga, tai chi) and pharmacotherapy (duloxetine, milnacipran, pregabalin, low-dose amitriptyline).

Treatment goal is functional improvement and reduction of disease burden; complete pain elimination is rarely achieved. Patient adherence and continuity are critical.

Symptoms

Chronic widespread pain (>3 months)
Cognitive impairment ('fibro fog')
Non-restorative sleep
Persistent fatigue
Tender points
Morning stiffness
Headache and migraine
Anxiety and depression

Risk Factors

Female sex (3-9× more common)
Family history
Stress and trauma history
Other rheumatic disease
Sleep disorders
Anxiety and depression
Sedentary lifestyle
Childhood trauma

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • Newly developed widespread pain
  • Persistent symptoms despite treatment
  • Functional limitation
  • Sleep and mood disorders
  • Newly developed neurological findings
  • Need for multidisciplinary referral

Treatment Methods

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Patient education and self-management
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Graded aerobic exercise
03
Resistance exercise
04
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
05
Sleep hygiene
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Mind-body interventions (yoga, tai chi)
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Pharmacotherapy (duloxetine, pregabalin)
08
Multidisciplinary outpatient follow-up

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You can visit our Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon department for these complaints. Our specialist physicians will create the most suitable treatment plan for you.

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