Fibromyalgia overview
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a disorder classified by the presence of chronic widespread pain and tactile allodynia.[1] While the criteria for such an entity have not yet been thoroughly developed, the recognition that fibromyalgia involves more than just pain has led to the frequent use of the term "fibromyalgia syndrome". It is not contagious, and recent studies suggest that some people with fibromyalgia may be genetically predisposed.[2] The disorder is not directly life-threatening. The degree of symptoms may vary greatly from day to day with periods of flares (severe worsening of symptoms) or remission; however, the disorder is generally perceived as non-progressive.
References
- ↑ Wolfe, F (February 1990). "The American College of Rheumatology 1990 Criteria for the Classification of Fibromyalgia. Report of the Multicenter Criteria Committee". Arthritis and Rheumatism. 33 (2): 160–172. PMID 2306288. Unknown parameter
|coauthors=ignored (help) - ↑ Biology and therapy of fibromyalgia. Genetic aspects of fibromyalgia syndrome