Der Schmerz
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Practice Guideline
[Alternative and complementary therapies in fibromyalgia syndrome].
Interdisciplinary S3 level guidelines were devised in cooperation with 8 medical, 2 psychological and 2 patient support groups. Results were elaborated in a multilevel group process. ⋯ Within a multicomponent therapy setting, selective CAM therapies (acupuncture, vegetarian diet, homeopathy, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, music-oriented and body-oriented therapies) can be recommended for a limited period of time.
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An interdisciplinary guideline for the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and chronic widespread pain (CWP) was developed in cooperation with ten German medical and psychological associations and two patients' self-help organizations. ⋯ The recommendations regarding pharmacological treatment of FMS are limited by the short duration of the RCT, the lack of follow-ups and absence of cost-effectiveness studies.
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Practice Guideline
[Multicomponent therapy for treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome].
A guideline for the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) was developed in cooperation with 10 German medical and psychological associations and 2 patient self-help groups. ⋯ Future studies should consider medication, other co-therapies and comorbidities. MT programs tailored to FMS subgroups should be tested.
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Practice Guideline
[Etiology and pathophysiology of fibromyalgia syndrome and chronic widespread pain].
To write a systematic review on the etiology and pathophysiology of the fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and of chronic widespread pain (CWP). ⋯ FMS is the common final product of various etiological factors and pathophysiological mechanisms.
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Practice Guideline
[Physiotherapy, exercise and strength training and physical therapies in the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome].
A guideline for the treatment and diagnostic procedures for fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) was developed in cooperation with 10 German medical and psychological associations and 2 patient self-help groups. ⋯ The significance which can be assigned to most of the studies on the various procedures for therapy is restricted due to short study duration (mean 6-12 weeks) and small sample sizes.