The mothers filled out questionnaires that measured their own restraints in eating and their concerns and actions for preventing obesity in their daughters. As a result of the maternal influence, the researchers concluded, the restricted girls had more weight problems. This is the first eating-habits study to focus on such young children. The researchers did not address other family dynamics, such as the interaction of the girls with their fathers and siblings, the influence of television and physical activity patterns. In addition, even if excessive control has a negative effect, it may not necessarily indicate that a relaxed attitude would have the opposite effect.
Antidepressant medications are often the treatment of choice.
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati reviewed nine trials out of 16 that tested the effectiveness of tricyclic antidepressants, such as Elavil, temazepam and Alprazolam, in the treatment of fibromyalgia. They found that these antidepressants improved fibromyalgia symptoms only moderately. The medications improved sleep quality best and they had the least effect on muscle tenderness and stiffness. The researchers attribute this to the sedative power of antidepressants. The researchers say this is the first combined analysis of previous studies on fibromyalgia treatment.