Abstract
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a persistent pain state commonly diagnosed and managed by nurse practitioners. This article summarizes current information regarding the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic standards, and pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments necessary to successfully manage FM.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 12-21 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Nurse Practitioner |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 15 2012 |
Keywords
- Chronic pain disorder
- Fi bromyalgia
- Management of fi bromyalgia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Nursing