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The treatment of fibromyalgia: A review of clinical trials

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    Leslie J. Crofford MD & Brent E. Appleton MD

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Crofford, L.J., Appleton, B.E. The treatment of fibromyalgia: A review of clinical trials. Curr Rheumatol Rep 2, 101–103 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11926-000-0048-0

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Keywords

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Tramadol
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Aerobic Exercise