Medical Pack
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- Medical Pack
- 2. Diagnosis
- 3. Criteria for Fm
- 4. Pathogenesis
- 5. Evidence-based interventions
- 6. Pharmacological management
- 7. Non-pharmacological management
- 8. Body Conditioning
- 9. Exercise Management
- 10. Activity Scheduling
- 11. Young People
- 12. Alternative therapies
- 13. Trigger versus tender points
- 14. References
- 15. Resources & Contacts
- All Pages
Evidence-based interventions for fibromyalgia
An interdisciplinary approach incorporating medication, activity scheduling and CBT, which addresses both physical and psychological factors, has been shown to be the optimal treatment strategy.4
Listening to and believing in an individual’s experience of pain, together with reassurance and education, can significantly reduce worry and anxiety, which in themselves can augment the experience of pain. Pain management courses, CBT and education about fibromyalgia all address unhelpful beliefs, behaviours and their adverse effects.
In addition, they encourage the acquisition and application of a range of positive coping skills and strategies. It is important that any intervention is personalised to the individual and agreed with them, so that they can take an active role in the self-management of their condition.
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- National Helpline 0300 999 3333 (10am - 4pm Mon - Fri)
- Benefits Helpline 0300 999 0055 (10am - 12pm Mon, Wed and Fri)
- Complimentary information booklets for doctors and other professionals (fully referenced)
- Books and videos
- Website Contacts with legal specialists
- Conferences
- Local support group and helpline contacts
If your Health Care Professional needs some education in fibromyalgia you can request that an FMA UK Health Professionals Pack is sent out to them. All we need is the name of the Health CareProfessional and the address of their practice. We will then send a pack to their surgery addressed from us to them.
You can request a medical pack using this form.
You can find a Support Group near you by contacting the Regional Coordinator for your area. If there does not happen to be a support group near you then maybe you can join with some other members and set one up. Support groups provide a social benefit as well as the opportunity to share tips on coping with fibro. They come in all shapes and sizes and we are often told how they have helped people.
