Woman with neck pain due to fibromyalgie

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterised in particular by widespread pain, severe fatigue and sleep disturbances. At Swiss Medical Network, doctors specialising in musculoskeletal pain offer a comprehensive assessment and a treatment plan tailored to each patient.

This approach combines medical assessment, rehabilitation and non-pharmacological interventions to address pain, functional ability and quality of life

What is fibromyalgia?
What are the symptoms?
A multidisciplinary approach
Your care journey
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What is fibromyalgia?


Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition primarily characterised by widespread and persistent musculoskeletal pain. It is frequently accompanied by fatigue, sleep disturbances and other symptoms, which can vary from person to person.
The precise mechanisms underlying fibromyalgia are complex. In particular, changes in the functioning of the systems involved in pain perception and modulation have been described.
Diagnosis is based primarily on a clinical assessment. There is no single laboratory test that can confirm fibromyalgia. The doctor assesses the symptoms, their progression and their impact on daily functioning, whilst ruling out any other conditions that might explain the observed symptoms.
Early and coordinated management can help to minimise diagnostic uncertainty and provide better support in coping with the effects of the condition.

What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia?

The symptoms of fibromyalgia vary from person to person. The main symptoms may include:

  • widespread pain in various parts of the body;
  • persistent or fluctuating pain;
  • severe fatigue or a feeling of exhaustion;
  • non-restorative sleep;
  • difficulty concentrating or a feeling of ‘brain fog’;
  • headaches or migraines;
  • muscle stiffness;
  • hypersensitivity to certain stimuli;
  • digestive problems in some people;
  • impact on physical, work or social activity;
  • mood disorders that may accompany the condition.

The severity of symptoms may vary over time. Their combination and functional impact are taken into account during the medical assessment.

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Schmerzklinik Basel

Fibromyalgia Basel

Hirschgässlein 11-15
4010 Basel

info@schmerzklinik.ch

+41 61 295 89 89

Clinique Valmont

Fibromyalgia Glion sur Montreux

Route de Valmont
1823 Glion sur Montreux

info@cliniquevalmont.ch

+41 21 962 35 35

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A multidisciplinary approach


Fibromyalgia requires a management plan tailored to each individual. International guidelines place great emphasis on non-pharmacological measures, in particular adapted physical activity, patient education and approaches to better manage symptoms.
A specialist consultation enables a holistic assessment of the patient’s condition and ensures they are directed towards the most appropriate interventions. Where appropriate, a team of professionals works in a coordinated manner towards shared objectives: better pain management, maintaining or regaining physical abilities, promoting independence and improving quality of life.
Depending on the healthcare setting and the individual needs of each patient, this care may involve doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, neuropsychologists, dietitians and specialist nurses.

Your care journey

An initial consultation

Treatment begins with a specialist medical consultation, usually with a doctor specialising in physical medicine and rehabilitation or rheumatology. The doctor assesses the symptoms, their progression and their impact in order to establish a diagnostic and treatment plan.


A personalised programme

Based on the assessment, a programme is drawn up in consultation with the patient. Objectives may include pain management, a gradual return to physical activity, improving functional abilities or resuming certain everyday activities.

Co-ordinated care

Where necessary, various professionals work together in a co-ordinated manner. This ensures that care is tailored to individual needs, rather than applying the same programme to all patients.


Regular reassessment

The objectives and treatment plan may change depending on the patient’s response to the programme and their priorities.

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