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David H. P. Streeten - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Idiopathic edema. Pathogenesis, clinical features, and treatment.
    Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America, 1995
    Co-Authors: David H. P. Streeten
    Abstract:

    Idiopathic edema is usually orthostatic. It is most evident in the feet or abdomen after prolonged standing or sitting and in the fingers and eyelids after recumbency overnight. It occurs almost exclusively in post-pubertal women and is associated with discomfort in the areas of fluid accumulation (including symptoms of the carpal tunnel syndrome, Nonarticular Rheumatism, and headaches, sometimes with pseudotumor cerebri), and weight gain with excessive increments from morning to evening. The pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of idiopathic edema are discussed.

C. Algun - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • AB1233-HPR Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Case Series Study
    Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 2015
    Co-Authors: Devrim Tarakci, S. Belhan, C. Algun
    Abstract:

    Background Fibromyalgia (FM) is a form of Nonarticular Rheumatism with generalized musculoskeletal pain and tenderness at multiple charecteristic sites in absence of a clear pathophysiology (1). FM symptoms are not restricted to pain, but often include a heterogeneous group of other conditions, such as hyperalgesia, physical and mental fatigue, disrupted or non-restorative sleep, headache, irritable bowel, depression, cognitive impairment, and other functional complaints. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) has been expanded as one of the treatment methods for the diseases of musculoskeletal system. Although there have been reports about the effectiveness of ESWT mainly on epicondylitis, plantar fasciitis, chronic pelvic pain, chronic painful heel syndrome, lymphedema, burn wound, pressure ulcer and calcific tendinitis, its effectiveness on treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome has not been reported (2). Objectives The aim of this study to investigate to effect of ESWT for Fibromyalgia patients with back pain. Methods 5 patients (4 female, 1 male) with FM were enrolled in the study. They were diagnosed with FM by a rheumatologist. Pain was evaluated with 10 cm Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and algometer was used to identify the pressure and/or force eliciting a pressure-pain threshold (kg/cm2) on the most painfull area of back as paravertebral. Beck Depression Scale (BDS) was used to evaluate depression. Also, Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) was used to evaluate emotional, social and physical health problems. ESWT was performed 2 days in a week during 3 week. ESWT was applied 2500 times to the pain trigger points of back muscles at 6 Hz using ESWT (“HC CLINIC SWT”) via an air cylinder method using the head of a 17-mm gun and low power. Results Respectively, the mean age 36.60±11.45 years and BMI 22.81±3.67 kg/cm2. Pain, depression and health profile were improved all the patients after the ESWT. It was shown outcome measures parameters of all patients before and after ESWT in [Table 1][1]. View this table: Table 1. All outcome measures before treatment (BT) and after treatment (AT) Conclusions This study was demonstrated that ESWT is effective and rapid recovery treatment modality to reduce pain, depression symptoms and health problems in patients with FM. Further research is needed to clarify outcomes among the diversity of ESWT treatment protocol. The long-term effect of ESWT remains unclear and requires further research in patients with FM. References 1. Fassbender, K., et al. Tender points, depressive and functional symptoms: comparison between fibromyalgia and major depression. Clinical Rheumatology 1997;16(1):76-79. 2. McClure S, Dorfmuller C. Extracorporeal shock waven therapy: theory and equipment. Clin Tech Equine Pract 2003;2:348-357. Disclosure of Interest None declared [1]: #T1

Manfred Harth - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Classification, epidemiology, and natural history of fibromyalgia
    Current Pain and Headache Reports, 2001
    Co-Authors: Kevin P. White, Manfred Harth
    Abstract:

    Fibromyalgia (FM), also known as fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and fibrositis, is a common form of Nonarticular Rheumatism that is associated with chronic generalized musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and a long list of other complaints. Some have criticized the classification of FM as a distinct medical entity, but existing data suggest that individuals meeting the case definition for FM are clinically somewhat distinct from those with chronic widespread pain who do not meet the full the FM definition. Clinic studies have found FM to be common in countries worldwide; these include studies in specialty and general clinics. The same is true of general population studies, which show the prevalence of FM to be between 0.5% and 5%. Knowledge about risk factors for FM is limited. Females are at greater risk, and risk appears to increase through middle age, then decline. Although some authors claim that an epidemic of FM has been fueled by an over-generous Western compensation system, there are no data that demonstrate an increasing incidence or prevalence of FM; moreover, existing data refute any association between FM prevalence and compensation. Claims that the FM label itself causes illness behavior and increased dependence on the medical system also are not supported by existing research. This article reviews the classification, epidemiology, and natural history of FM.

  • Classification, epidemiology, and natural history of fibromyalgia.
    Current pain and headache reports, 2001
    Co-Authors: Kevin P. White, Manfred Harth
    Abstract:

    Fibromyalgia (FM), also known as fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and fibrositis, is a common form of Nonarticular Rheumatism that is associated with chronic generalized musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and a long list of other complaints. Some have criticized the classification of FM as a distinct medical entity, but existing data suggest that individuals meeting the case definition for FM are clinically somewhat distinct from those with chronic widespread pain who do not meet the full the FM definition.

Devrim Tarakci - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • AB1233-HPR Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Case Series Study
    Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 2015
    Co-Authors: Devrim Tarakci, S. Belhan, C. Algun
    Abstract:

    Background Fibromyalgia (FM) is a form of Nonarticular Rheumatism with generalized musculoskeletal pain and tenderness at multiple charecteristic sites in absence of a clear pathophysiology (1). FM symptoms are not restricted to pain, but often include a heterogeneous group of other conditions, such as hyperalgesia, physical and mental fatigue, disrupted or non-restorative sleep, headache, irritable bowel, depression, cognitive impairment, and other functional complaints. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) has been expanded as one of the treatment methods for the diseases of musculoskeletal system. Although there have been reports about the effectiveness of ESWT mainly on epicondylitis, plantar fasciitis, chronic pelvic pain, chronic painful heel syndrome, lymphedema, burn wound, pressure ulcer and calcific tendinitis, its effectiveness on treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome has not been reported (2). Objectives The aim of this study to investigate to effect of ESWT for Fibromyalgia patients with back pain. Methods 5 patients (4 female, 1 male) with FM were enrolled in the study. They were diagnosed with FM by a rheumatologist. Pain was evaluated with 10 cm Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and algometer was used to identify the pressure and/or force eliciting a pressure-pain threshold (kg/cm2) on the most painfull area of back as paravertebral. Beck Depression Scale (BDS) was used to evaluate depression. Also, Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) was used to evaluate emotional, social and physical health problems. ESWT was performed 2 days in a week during 3 week. ESWT was applied 2500 times to the pain trigger points of back muscles at 6 Hz using ESWT (“HC CLINIC SWT”) via an air cylinder method using the head of a 17-mm gun and low power. Results Respectively, the mean age 36.60±11.45 years and BMI 22.81±3.67 kg/cm2. Pain, depression and health profile were improved all the patients after the ESWT. It was shown outcome measures parameters of all patients before and after ESWT in [Table 1][1]. View this table: Table 1. All outcome measures before treatment (BT) and after treatment (AT) Conclusions This study was demonstrated that ESWT is effective and rapid recovery treatment modality to reduce pain, depression symptoms and health problems in patients with FM. Further research is needed to clarify outcomes among the diversity of ESWT treatment protocol. The long-term effect of ESWT remains unclear and requires further research in patients with FM. References 1. Fassbender, K., et al. Tender points, depressive and functional symptoms: comparison between fibromyalgia and major depression. Clinical Rheumatology 1997;16(1):76-79. 2. McClure S, Dorfmuller C. Extracorporeal shock waven therapy: theory and equipment. Clin Tech Equine Pract 2003;2:348-357. Disclosure of Interest None declared [1]: #T1

Kevin P. White - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Classification, epidemiology, and natural history of fibromyalgia
    Current Pain and Headache Reports, 2001
    Co-Authors: Kevin P. White, Manfred Harth
    Abstract:

    Fibromyalgia (FM), also known as fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and fibrositis, is a common form of Nonarticular Rheumatism that is associated with chronic generalized musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and a long list of other complaints. Some have criticized the classification of FM as a distinct medical entity, but existing data suggest that individuals meeting the case definition for FM are clinically somewhat distinct from those with chronic widespread pain who do not meet the full the FM definition. Clinic studies have found FM to be common in countries worldwide; these include studies in specialty and general clinics. The same is true of general population studies, which show the prevalence of FM to be between 0.5% and 5%. Knowledge about risk factors for FM is limited. Females are at greater risk, and risk appears to increase through middle age, then decline. Although some authors claim that an epidemic of FM has been fueled by an over-generous Western compensation system, there are no data that demonstrate an increasing incidence or prevalence of FM; moreover, existing data refute any association between FM prevalence and compensation. Claims that the FM label itself causes illness behavior and increased dependence on the medical system also are not supported by existing research. This article reviews the classification, epidemiology, and natural history of FM.

  • Classification, epidemiology, and natural history of fibromyalgia.
    Current pain and headache reports, 2001
    Co-Authors: Kevin P. White, Manfred Harth
    Abstract:

    Fibromyalgia (FM), also known as fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and fibrositis, is a common form of Nonarticular Rheumatism that is associated with chronic generalized musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and a long list of other complaints. Some have criticized the classification of FM as a distinct medical entity, but existing data suggest that individuals meeting the case definition for FM are clinically somewhat distinct from those with chronic widespread pain who do not meet the full the FM definition.