Benefícios Clínicos das Terapêuticas Atuais na Melhora da Qualidade de Vida e dos Sintomas Físico-psicológicos nas Mulheres com Fibromialgia: Uma Revisão Integrativa

Camila Azevedo da Silva; Alinie Rogang Selenko; Cleia Aparecida Clemente Giosole; Luciano Henrique Pinto; Daniela Delwing-de Lima

doi:10.36489/saudecoletiva.2025v16i99p17028-17053

Authors

Camila Azevedo da Silva Graduanda em Medicina pela UNIVILLE https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0836-9761
Alinie Rogang Selenko Graduanda em Medicina pela UNIVILLE https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7195-5087
Cleia Aparecida Clemente Giosole Membro da Associação Catarinense de Fibromialgia e Amigos https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6805-6284
Luciano Henrique Pinto Docente Adjunto do Departamento de Medicina da Universidade da Região de Joinville – UNIVILLE – Joinville SC https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0250-7502
Daniela Delwing-de Lima Docente do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde e Meio Ambiente da Universidade da Região de Joinville – UNIVILLE – Joinville SC https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5335-5102

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2025v16i99p17028-17053

Keywords:

Fibromyalgia, Therapeutics, Quality of Life, Women

Abstract

Fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome characterized by diffuse musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and psychological symptoms, predominantly affecting women. This study evaluated, through an integrative review using Scielo, Lilacs, and PubMed, the effects of pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies on pain, fatigue, and depression, focusing on improving the quality of life in individuals with fibromyalgia. Classical treatment approaches using tricyclic antidepressants and anticonvulsants showed some efficacy, although limited by side effects and treatment discontinuation. In contrast, non-pharmacological treatments are emerging as promising alternatives or complements. Interventions such as kinesiotherapy, Pilates, aquatic exercises, and multicomponent programs (such as FIBROWALK) demonstrated significant symptom improvement, while vitamin D supplementation and cannabidiol use still lack robust evidence. It is concluded that these approaches, especially physical and psychosocial ones, outperform isolated pharmacological treatments in terms of therapeutic scope.

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