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Sleep and Cognitive Symptoms in Fibromyalgia

Wendy Wright, DNP, discusses practical home strategies to improve sleep and manage cognitive symptoms in fibromyalgia patients.

By Wendy Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP  |  Published on September 5, 2024

5 min read

Video content above is prompted by the following:

  • Many patients with fibromyalgia struggle with sleep issues. From a patient’s point of view, what practical steps can they take at home to improve their sleep?
  • When should patients work with their health care providers to determine whether their sleep issues require medical intervention?
  • What are the common cognitive symptoms of fibromyalgia, and how can patients distinguish these from issues caused by stress or other conditions?
  • What strategies have patients found most helpful in managing memory and concentration problems in their daily lives?