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Recognising and treating fibromyalgia

Recognising and treating fibromyalgia

FromThe BMJ Podcast


Recognising and treating fibromyalgia

FromThe BMJ Podcast

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Feb 24, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Most doctors are familiar with patients who describe chronic pain all over the body, which is associated with a range of other symptoms including poor sleep, fatigue, and depression. This complex of symptoms is sometimes referred to as fibromyalgia.
Management of patients with this condition is often complex and challenging. The diagnosis of fibromyalgia has long been controversial, with some experts questioning whether it exists as a separate entity
In this podcast Anisur Rahman, professor of rheumatology at University College London, joins us to discuss diagnosis and management of the condition.
Read the full clinical review article:
http://goo.gl/MYryTJ
Released:
Feb 24, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The BMJ is an international peer reviewed medical journal and a fully “online first” publication. The BMJ’s vision is to be the world’s most influential and widely read medical journal. Our mission is to lead the debate on health and to engage, inform, and stimulate doctors, researchers, and other health professionals in ways that will improve outcomes for patients. We aim to help doctors to make better decisions.