Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Syndromes: A White Paper Detailing Current Challenges in the Field.

ABSTRACT: This manuscript, developed by a group of chronic pain researchers and clinicians from around the world, aims to address the state of knowledge about fibromyalgia (FM) and identify ongoing challenges in the field of FM and other chronic pain syndromes that may be characterized by pain centralization/amplification/hypersensitivity. There have been many exciting developments in research studies of the pathophysiology and treatment of FM and related syndromes that have the potential to improve the recognition and management of patients with FM and other conditions with FM-like pain. However, much of the new information has not reached all clinicians, especially primary care clinicians, who have the greatest potential to use this new knowledge to positively impact their patients' lives. Further

SUBMITTER: Arnold LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4974061 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature