Fibromyalgia: one year in review 2022

Area of Science:

• Rheumatology
• Pain Medicine
• Medical Research

Background:

• Fibromyalgia syndrome (FM) is a complex chronic condition.
• It is characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbances.
• Recent literature has explored novel aspects of FM.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review and synthesize recent findings on fibromyalgia syndrome (FM).
• Focus on research published between January 2021 and January 2022.
• To cover diagnosis, aetiopathogenesis, and treatment of FM.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of studies indexed in the PubMed database.
• Analysis of publications from January 2021 to January 2022.
• Synthesis of findings on FM diagnosis, causes, and therapies.

Main Results:

• Recent research highlights the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on FM patients.
• New insights into the aetiopathogenesis of fibromyalgia syndrome have emerged.
• Updated conclusions on both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for FM.

Conclusions:

• The past year's research provides a contemporary perspective on fibromyalgia syndrome.
• Understanding FM requires considering pandemic-related effects and evolving scientific knowledge.
• Evidence-based treatment strategies continue to develop for managing FM symptoms.