Alexithymia in adolescents with chronic fatigue syndrome.

Global Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) News.
van de Putte EM, Engelbert RH, Kuis W, Kimpen JL, Uiterwaal CS.
Department of Pediatrics, Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht; The Netherlands.
BACKGROUND: Alexithymia is postulated as an important factor in the development of medically unexplained physical symptoms. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is presently medically unexplained. [...]

Fibromyalgia syndrome : New developments in pharmacotherapy.

[Article in German]
Harten P.
Schwerpunkt Rheumatologie, Sophienblatt 1, 24103, Kiel, Deutschland, p.harten@web.de.
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) affects 2-10% of the adult population in industrial countries and although it is associated with substantial morbidity and disability, treatment options are unsatisfactory. The rapid growth of trials for FMS in recent years has resulted in new, evidence-based approaches to medical treatment. [...]