Rahman, A., Underwood, Martin and Carnes, D. (2014) Fibromyalgia. BMJ, Volume 348 . Article number g1224. doi:10.1136/bmj.g1224 ISSN 0959-535X.

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Abstract

Summary points
Symptoms of fibromyalgia are chronic widespread pain associated with unrefreshing sleep and tiredness
Fibromyalgia is not a diagnosis of exclusion and often occurs in patients with other conditions, such as inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis
No clear pathophysiological mechanism for fibromyalgia has been established, but evidence suggests that there is an abnormality in central pain processing
Diagnosing fibromyalgia can allow the patient’s polysymptomatic distress to be explained, thereby reducing fear and doubt
Fibromyalgia has no cure, but a range of drug and non-drug treatments can reduce symptoms and their impact on the patient’s life
Trial evidence for all forms of treatment in fibromyalgia generally shows only small to moderate average effects

Item Type:	Journal Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Clinical Trials Unit Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Journal or Publication Title:	BMJ
Publisher:	BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.
ISSN:	0959-535X
Official Date:	24 February 2014
Dates:	Date Event 24 February 2014 Published
Volume:	Volume 348
Article Number:	Article number g1224
DOI:	10.1136/bmj.g1224
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
Description:	This article contains an errata please see http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.g2870
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