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Advances in the Management of Fibromyalgia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 November 2014

Lesley M. Arnold
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The presentation of fibromyalgia syndrome (FM) is heterogeneous. Hence, the goal of treatment is to develop an individualized approach that takes into account the severity of the patient's pain, the presence and severity of other symptoms and comorbidities or stressors, and the degree of functional impairment. This includes the identification and treatment of all pain sources that might be present in addition to FM, such as peripheral pain generators (eg, comorbid osteoarthritis or neuropathic pain) or visceral pain disorders (eg, comorbid irritable bowel syndrome). It is also important to address other symptoms or disorders that commonly occur in patients with FM, such as fatigue, sleep disturbances, and comorbid sleep disorders (eg, sleep apnea). Cognitive impairment, stiffness, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders are also commonly reported in patients with FM. Finally, the treatment should strive to improve the patient's function and global health status. In most cases, the management involves both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments (Slide 1).

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Expert Review Supplement
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CNS Spectrums , Volume 14 , Issue S8: Clinical Case Update in Fibromyalgia Management , October 2009 , pp. 12 - 16
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2009

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