ABC7: Chronic fatigue syndrome vs. fibromyalgia: Symptoms to look for and how to tell the difference Chronic fatigue syndrome vs. fibromyalgia: Symptoms to look for and how to tell the difference Medically reviewed by Riteesha G.

Understanding the Context

Reddy, MD Fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also called myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), are chronic conditions that have similar symptoms. "Fibromyalgia is a common condition affecting 3.7 million Americans. Fibromyalgia causes scattered pain, lack of energy, poor sleep and myriad other signs and symptoms. Because symptoms of many ...

Key Insights

For most patients with fibromyalgia, pharmacologic manage­ment aims to reduce symptoms such as pain and improve quality-of-life. The FDA has approved 3 medications for the treatment of fibromyalgia: ... Both exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy (Exp- CBT) and traditional CBT may reduce symptoms of fibromyalgia. The corresponding study was published in Pain. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain ...

Final Thoughts

Business Wire: Highmark Covers New FDA-Cleared Treatment for Fibromyalgia Symptoms from Swing Therapeutics PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Swing Therapeutics announced that Stanza, its digital therapeutic for treatment of fibromyalgia symptoms, has received a positive coverage decision from Highmark Health. Business Wire: Swing Therapeutics Announces Positive Results from Pivotal Phase 3 Trial of Stanza, a Digital Therapy for Fibromyalgia Symptoms Swing Therapeutics Announces Positive Results from Pivotal Phase 3 Trial of Stanza, a Digital Therapy for Fibromyalgia Symptoms