Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is characterized by chronic, widespread musculoskeletal pain and associated fatigue, sleep disturbances, and other cognitive and somatic symptoms. For many patients, these symptoms persist for years and lead to frequent health care use; for some, fibromyalgia and its symptoms can be deb...

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Published in:Annals of internal medicine Vol. 172; no. 5; p. ITC33
Main Authors: Bair, Matthew J, Krebs, Erin E
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States 03.03.2020
Subjects:
Fibromyalgia - diagnosis
Fibromyalgia - physiopathology
Fibromyalgia - psychology
Fibromyalgia - therapy
Humans
Patient Education as Topic
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Prognosis
Referral and Consultation
Risk Factors
ISSN:1539-3704, 1539-3704
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Summary:Fibromyalgia is characterized by chronic, widespread musculoskeletal pain and associated fatigue, sleep disturbances, and other cognitive and somatic symptoms. For many patients, these symptoms persist for years and lead to frequent health care use; for some, fibromyalgia and its symptoms can be debilitating. Although many treatments are available, management remains challenging. This article highlights the clinical features of fibromyalgia, discusses diagnostic criteria and their evolution, and reviews treatment options.
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ISSN:1539-3704
1539-3704
DOI:10.7326/AITC202003030