Fibromyalgia Information by fibromyalgia-treatment.org
About 20% of FMS patients have a co-existing depression or anxiety state which
needs to be appropriately treated with therapeutic doses of anti-depressants
or anti-anxiety drugs often in conjunction with the help of a clinical psychologist
or psychiatrist. Basically, patients who have a concomitant psychiatric problem
have a double burden to bear. They will find it easier to cope with their FMS,
if the psychiatric condition is appropriately treated. It is important to understand
fibromyalgia syndrome itself is not a psychogenic pain problem and that treatment
of any underlying psychological problems does not cure the fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia Information by fibromyalgia-treatment.org
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