Thursday, September 20, 2018

More MD Visits Tied to Fewer Suicide Attempts in Fibromyalgia Patients

Fibromyalgia patients who regularly see their doctors are much less likely to attempt suicide compared to patients who rarely visit the doctor, according to a new study at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain with associated fatigue, sleep and mood issues. Although it can occur in anyone, the disorder is most prevalent in women (75 to 90 percent of patients). The condition has also been linked to exposure to interpersonal...


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