Fibromyalgia

Publication comes after another study's failure to demonstrate benefit

Question remains: why?

With marked symptom reduction in just 3 weeks, weight loss not a factor

Almost one-third of patients in Italian study had musculoskeletal sequelae

TV host takes leave of absence

Typical 7-year delay after symptom onset leaves patients at risk for irreversible damage

Anecdotal reports say some get relief from their long COVID symptoms after just one dose

But overall prescriptions for pain meds have tapered off over the years

Pandemic highlights the need for tailored approaches

Physicians strive to provide guidance as patients increasingly ask about treatment

Or maybe any public health problem

Tapering protocols exceeded recommended maximum in almost 20% of cases

And tied to more severe symptoms

Hitmaker diagnosed with connective tissue disorder