Fibromyalgia: Symptoms and Causes

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EP: 1.Fibromyalgia: Symptoms and Causes

EP: 2.Patient Communication and Fibromyalgia Diagnosis

EP: 3.Lifestyle Changes and Non-Pharmacological Options for Fibromyalgia

EP: 4.Sleep and cognitive symptoms in fibromyalgia

EP: 5.Treatment option for fibromyalgia

EP: 6.Long-term use of fibromyalgia medications

Video content above is prompted by the following:

• Can you explain what fibromyalgia is, its primary symptoms, and how it differs from other chronic pain conditions?
  • Which symptoms do patients typically find most burdensome or disruptive in their daily lives?
  • What are some common conditions that often coexist with fibromyalgia?
• The exact cause of fibromyalgia is still unknown. Could you discuss the leading theories regarding its development, particularly the role of genetics, infections, and trauma?
  • What are additional risk factors for fibromyalgia?