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Can cognitive behavioral therapy help chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia?

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Yes: Cognitive behavioral therapy is very helpful for patients with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Dr Pizzo and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/7/2016

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Have answered: I have answered this elsewhere but the answer is a very definite yes. There have been numerous studies showing the benefit of cognitive behavioral therapies for a wide variety of chronic conditions including chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. It is unfortunate that these therapies are not used more often.

Dr Rosenfeld and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/20/2015

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