title: Nonpharmacologic care of patients with fibromyalgia.
abstract: A key long-term goal for patients with fibromyalgia is for them to become experts in understanding their own symptoms and treatment responses to further successful self-management of their condition. Patient education about fibromyalgia is key, as are several nonpharmacologic strategies such as encouraging the patient to have a realistic, positive attitude and outlook; engage in a regular, paced program of physical activity and exercise; and adopt positive sleep hygiene practices. To meet their goals, patients with fibromyalgia will need support and understanding from the clinician and other treatment team members.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: Larry
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Culpepper
mesh_terms: D001294:Attitude to Health; D015444:Exercise; D005356:Fibromyalgia / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012890:Sleep