The challenges of chronic pain and fatigue
Jessica Eccles, Kevin A Davies
Abstract
In this review, we explore the challenges of chronic pain and fatigue in clinical practice. Both pain and fatigue are common, troubling and frequently overlapping symptoms, and we describe both the clinical burden and the 'clinical problem'. We explore commonly associated symptoms and possible pathological associations, including variant connective tissue (joint hypermobility), small fibre neuropathy, mast cell activation, dysregulated inflammatory and interoceptive processes, which may inform treatment targets. We suggest a multidisciplinary management approach.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineChronic painPhysical therapyChronic fatigueFibromyalgiaChronic fatigue syndromePhysical medicine and rehabilitationFibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ResearchLong-Term Effects of COVID-19Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation