Effectiveness of Integrated Medicine Protocols in Treating Fibromyalgia: A Retrospective Study.

IF 1.2 Q4 RHEUMATOLOGY

Current rheumatology reviews Pub Date : 2026-06-23 DOI:10.2174/0115733971396222260612100945

Ferreri Rosaria, Cracolici Franco, Bocci Chiara, Tocci Giuseppe, Porciello Giovanni, Piazzini Marco

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Abstract

Background: Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by a wide range of clinical presentations, making it well-suited for an integrated medicine approach that includes complementary therapies. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an Integrated Medicine (IM) protocol in treating fibromyalgia patients.

Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, we examined a group of 75 fibromyalgia patients treated with an IM protocol that included homeopathy, acupuncture, and nutritional advice. We assessed the protocol's effectiveness using data collected from the SF-12 (Quality of Life) questionnaire, the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS), and the reduction in the use of conventional drugs.

Results: The results demonstrated that the application of the IM protocol led to statistically significant improvements (p < 0.001) in pain and mobility symptoms. Additionally, there was a reduction in the use of conventional pharmacotherapy by 60% to 90%.

Conclusion: The findings suggest that the IM protocol is effective in improving the quality of life for fibromyalgia patients and reducing their reliance on conventional drugs. The authors recommend expanding the case series and promoting the paradigm of Integrated Medicine, especially for diseases with multifactorial causes and comorbidities.

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综合医学方案治疗纤维肌痛的有效性：回顾性研究。

背景：纤维肌痛是一种以广泛的临床表现为特征的慢性疾病，使其非常适合包括补充疗法在内的综合医学方法。本研究旨在评估综合医学方案治疗纤维肌痛患者的有效性。方法：在这项回顾性队列研究中，我们研究了一组75名纤维肌痛患者，他们接受了包括顺势疗法、针灸和营养建议在内的IM治疗方案。我们使用从SF-12（生活质量）问卷、埃德蒙顿症状评估系统（ESAS）收集的数据以及常规药物使用的减少来评估方案的有效性。结果：结果表明，IM方案的应用导致疼痛和活动症状有统计学意义的改善（p < 0.001）。此外，传统药物治疗的使用减少了60%至90%。结论：IM方案可有效改善纤维肌痛患者的生活质量，减少对常规药物的依赖。作者建议扩大病例系列并促进综合医学范式，特别是对于多因素病因和合并症的疾病。

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Current rheumatology reviews RHEUMATOLOGY-

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期刊介绍： Current Rheumatology Reviews publishes frontier reviews on all the latest advances on rheumatology and its related areas e.g. pharmacology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, clinical care, and therapy. The journal"s aim is to publish the highest quality review articles dedicated to clinical research in the field. The journal is essential reading for all researchers and clinicians in rheumatology.