Berwick, Richard, Barker, Chris, Goebel, Andreas 
ORCID: 0000-0002-3763-8206 and Guideline, Dev Grp
(2022)
The diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome.
CLINICAL MEDICINE, 22 (6).
pp. 570-574.
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Abstract
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a common widespread primary pain condition, with a worldwide prevalence of 2%-4%. Recent research has revealed important evidence for changes in central and peripheral nervous system functions and immunological activity. The diagnosis of FMS can be challenging with no known clinical laboratory investigations to confirm or refute its presence. Symptoms are commonly multiple, fluctuant and may not easily align with established medical diagnostic categories. It can be difficult for patients to articulate their array of symptoms, and for both patients and healthcare professionals to fully make sense of the complexities of the condition. As such, patients may be diagnosed inaccurately with alternative conditions, delaying diagnosis by years. The recent publication of the Royal College of Physicians' guidance aims to support clinicians in the diagnosis of FMS. Its purpose is to provide succinct, relevant information for patients and clinicians about FMS and its diagnosis.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | fibromyalgia syndrome, FMS, clinical guidelines, nociplastic pain, chronic pain |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Life Courses and Medical Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Symplectic Admin |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Dec 2022 10:06 |
| Last Modified: | 22 Mar 2023 17:01 |
| DOI: | 10.7861/clinmed.2022-0402 |
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| URI: | https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3166588 |
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