Article: Management of fibromyalgia syndrome.(Clinical Guidelines For Family Physicians)

Fibromyalgia is the second most common rheumatologic disorder after osteoarthritis, with fibromyalgia having a prevalence of approximately 2%. The optimal management of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), however, remains ill defined.

The American Pain Society selected an interdisciplinary panel of 13 experts to review over 500 peer-reviewed articles on FMS therapy and to provide evidence-based guidelines for optimal treatment (JAMA 2004;292:2388-95).

The panel ranked the evidence for treatment efficacy as strong, moderate, or weak based on meta-analyses and randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

Strong evidence supports intensive patient education as an effective ...

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