Arthritis and rheumatism
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Arthritis and rheumatism · Apr 2007
Risk factors for more severe regional musculoskeletal symptoms: a two-year prospective study of a general working population.
To quantify the relative contribution of work-related physical and psychosocial factors, individual factors, and health-related factors to the development of more severe musculoskeletal pain in the neck and upper limbs and the back and lower limbs. ⋯ Very few workers are totally free of pain in musculoskeletal regions, and we question the concept of incidence of musculoskeletal pain. The transition from no or minor pain to more severe pain was influenced by physical and psychosocial work place factors together with individual and health-related factors.
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Arthritis and rheumatism · Apr 2007
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyGabapentin in the treatment of fibromyalgia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial.
To assess the efficacy and safety of gabapentin in patients with fibromyalgia. ⋯ Gabapentin (1,200-2,400 mg/day) is safe and efficacious for the treatment of pain and other symptoms associated with fibromyalgia.