Sleep and cognitive symptoms in fibromyalgia

Author(s):

Wendy Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP

A key opinion leader discusses practical home strategies to improve sleep and manage cognitive symptoms in fibromyalgia patients, while also learning when to seek medical advice and how to differentiate between fibromyalgia-related cognitive issues and those caused by stress.

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EP: 2.Patient Communication and Fibromyalgia Diagnosis

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EP: 7.Importance of Starting on Right Fibromyalgia Treatment Early

EP: 8.Use of Existing Treatment and Ongoing Research in Treatment of Fibromyalgia

Video content above is prompted by the following:

Many patients with fibromyalgia struggle with sleep issues. From a patient’s point of view, what practical steps can they take at home to improve their sleep?
When should patients work with their health care providers to determine whether their sleep issues require medical intervention?
What are the common cognitive symptoms of fibromyalgia, and how can patients distinguish these from issues caused by stress or other conditions?
What strategies have patients found most helpful in managing memory and concentration problems in their daily lives?