title: The case for Pain Insomnia Depression Syndrome (PIDS): a symptom cluster in chronic nonmalignant pain.
abstract: This commentary suggests that pain, insomnia, and depression might be considered as a symptom cluster in chronic nonmalignant pain and that it might be called Pain Insomnia Depression Syndrome, or PIDS. Evidence is provided in support of the designation. The author suggests acceptance of PIDS would increase awareness of the pain comorbidities insomnia and depression, and this might lead to improved symptom management and better clinical outcomes.
authors.affiliation: mark@painexibit.com
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Collen
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D007319:Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013577:Syndrome; D016896:Treatment Outcome