Alternative Medical Interventions Used in the Treatment and Management of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia

作者: Nicole S. Porter , Leonard A. Jason , Aaron Boulton , Nancy Bothne , Blair Coleman

DOI: 10.1089/ACM.2008.0376

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摘要: Abstract Background: There have been several systematic reviews attempting to evaluate the efficacy of possible treatments for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and fibromyalgia (FM). However, information regarding complementary alternative medicine (CAM) has not comprehensively or systematically covered in these reviews, despite its frequent use patient community. Purpose: The purpose this study was review current literature related ME/CFS FM. It should be stressed that evaluated do reflect clinical approach used by most practitioners treat illnesses, which include a mix natural unconventionally medications hormones tailored each individual case. nearly all research focused on utility single CAM interventions, thus is primary focus review. Me...

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