Efficacy of Acupuncture, Intravenous Lidocaine, and Diet in the Management of Patients with Fibromyalgia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Journal
Healthcare (Switzerland)
Journal Volume
10
Journal Issue
7
Pages
1176
Date Issued
2022
Author(s)
Almutairi N.M.
Hilal F.M.
Bashawyah A.
Al Dammas F.
Yamak Altinpulluk E.
Hou J.-D.
Lin J.-A.
Varrassi G.
Allam A.E.-S.
Abstract
The acupuncture showed a significant effect in the management of fibromyalgia patients. It reduced pain, depression, and enhanced the quality of life. While physiotherapy showed a significant improvement in the quality of life only. In contrast, intravenous lidocaine and diet showed no significant differences when compared with sham/placebo.
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Publisher
MDPI
Type
journal article