Quality of life issues for fibromyalgia patients.

摘要: Objective To collect information from patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) in regard to quality of life, impact FMS, coping strategies, and what they want their health care providers. Methods Two hundred seventy support group members Washington, Illinois, Pennsylvania completed an 85-item questionnaire. Results On a scale 1 10 (10 being highest positive rating), ranked past life as 8.6, present 4.8, future without FMS 9.2. Respondents indicated that has had negative on personal relationships, career, mental health. Many also reported lack social support. Most respondents variety responses including talking friends, praying, exercise, hobbies, relaxation techniques, professional, meditation. Patients needing more support, better educated professionals, for people believe this disease exists, funding research, diagnostic tools. Conclusions Health workers need be cognizant the effect life. Treatment options should not limited prescription medication therapy. are using methods cope symptoms, some positive, but others negative, providers alert strategies such alcohol nonprescription abuse.