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Author Spotlight: Methodologies and Advancements of Chronic Pain Management Research
Published on: January 5, 2024
Fibromyalgia
Michael W Neumeister1, Evyn L Neumeister2
1Department of Surgery, Institute for Plastic Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, 747 North Rutledge Suite 357, Baylis Building, Springfield, IL 62702, USA.
Abstract:
Fibromyalgia is characterized by generalized pain, specific sites of musculoskeletal tenderness, fatigue, sleep disturbance, headaches, and many other visceral and cognitive maladies. The epidemiology is not well-elucidated and the diagnoses and management can be difficult. Surgery may not be the most appropriate management of some of these pain conditions like fibromyalgia. It may even be more difficult to discern some surgical conditions from points of heightened sensitivity in the fibromyalgia patient. Close attention to the current and past medical history in such patients should aid the surgeon in his attempt to rid the patient of painful conditions through surgery.
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