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Fibromyalgia: an overview.

Diane Thompson1, Louise Lettich, Junji Takeshita

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Queen's Medical Center, John A Burns School of Medicine, 1356 Lusitana Street, Fourth Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA. dithompson@queens.org

Current Psychiatry Reports
|May 30, 2003
PubMed
Summary

This review covers fibromyalgia diagnosis, prevalence, and links to other conditions. Understanding these factors aids in identifying fibromyalgia and exploring new treatments.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Neuroscience
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain.
  • Accurate diagnosis and understanding of its pathophysiology remain challenging.
  • Comorbidities and potential pathophysiologic links require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current concepts in fibromyalgia, including diagnosis, prevalence, and comorbidities.
  • To discuss potential pathophysiologic links and their implications for treatment.
  • To highlight the relationship between fibromyalgia and other chronic conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current concepts in fibromyalgia.
  • Discussion of diagnostic criteria, including questionnaires and symptom commonalities.
  • Exploration of pathophysiologic mechanisms such as the hypothalamic-pituitary-axis, neurotransmitters, and hormones.

Main Results:

  • Specific diagnostic criteria exist, aided by questionnaires and patient demographics/symptoms.
  • Fibromyalgia frequently co-occurs with other chronic disorders like irritable bowel syndrome, migraines, and obesity.
  • The hypothalamic-pituitary-axis, neurotransmitters, and hormones play a role in fibromyalgia's pathophysiology.

Conclusions:

  • Fibromyalgia diagnosis is supported by specific criteria and recognition of common comorbidities.
  • Understanding pathophysiologic links offers insights into causality and potential therapeutic targets.
  • Further research into these mechanisms is crucial for advancing fibromyalgia treatment.

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