Fibromyalgia
“Fibromyalgia syndrome (FM) is defined as a common rheumatological syndrome characterized by chronic, diffuse musculoskeletal pain and tenderness with a number of associated symptoms, among which sleep disturbances, fatigue, and affective dysfunction are particularly frequent.” – IASP
Current Guidelines for Treatment
Guideline for the Management of Fibromyalgia Syndrome Pain in Adults and Children (Archival Version)
Latest News
APS
Fibromyalgia Has Central Nervous System Origins
Study Explores Role of Impaired Sleep in Fibromyalgia Pain
Study Shows Links of Childhood Pain to Adult Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia
IASP Clinical Updates
Fibromyalgia: A Clinical Update
June 2010 (Volume 18, Issue 4)
Update on Fibromyalgia Syndrome
June 2008 (Volume 16, Issue 4)
Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Prevalent and Perplexing
September 2003 (Volume 11, Issue 3)
IASP Fact Sheets
Select Peer Reviewed Publications
Pain Research Forum – Fibromyalgia
Other Resources
National Fibromyalgia Association