Fibromyalgia dyscognition: concepts and issues

Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread pain and tenderness; however, comorbid cognitive difficulties are a common complaint among patients. Known as fibro fog or dyscognition, this symptom comprises difficulties with complex cognitive processes including memory, executive function, concentratio...

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Published in:Reumatismo 2012-09, Vol.64 (4), p.206-215
Main Authors: Ambrose, K R, Gracely, R H, Glass, J M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chronic Pain - etiology
Cognition Disorders - diagnosis
Cognition Disorders - etiology
Cognition Disorders - psychology
Cognition Disorders - therapy
Disability Evaluation
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia - complications
Fibromyalgia - diagnosis
Fibromyalgia - psychology
Fibromyalgia - therapy
Fibromyalgia, cognitive dysfunction, cognition
Humans
Memory, Short-Term
Myalgia
Neuropsychological Tests
Physical Examination
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Summary:Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread pain and tenderness; however, comorbid cognitive difficulties are a common complaint among patients. Known as fibro fog or dyscognition, this symptom comprises difficulties with complex cognitive processes including memory, executive function, concentration and attention. While the mechanisms that initiate and maintain these cognitive deficits are still largely unknown, recent research has increased the understanding of subjective symptoms and objectively-determined deficits in cognitive performance. Treatments have also improved to include complementary cognitive and physical strategies. This review focuses on issues of dyscognition in fibromyalgia. Details of objective testing methods are not within the scope of this paper.
ISSN:0048-7449
2240-2683
DOI:10.4081/reumatismo.2012.206