New onset of fibromyalgia after exposure to a combat environment: A longitudinal cohort study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Traumatic life events are hypothesized to be triggers for the onset of fibromyalgia. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common comorbidity of …

Fibromyalgia diagnosis and treatment receipt in the U.S. military health system

Abstract: Introduction: Meta-analytic findings and clinical practice guidance recommend pharmacological (e.g., pregabalin, duloxetine, and milnacipran) and non-pharmacological …

Integrative approach for women with fibromyalgia in a Veterans Affairs Medical Center: An observational study

Abstract: Fibromyalgia, a complex condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, presents a significant burden on individuals and healthcare systems. This …

Gender Differences in the Prevalence of Fibromyalgia and in Concomitant Medical and Psychiatric Disorders: A National Veterans Health Administration Study

Abstract: Background: Fibromyalgia is a poorly understood, chronically disabling pain syndrome. While research has focused on its clinical presentation and treatment, less is …