title: What is the future of fibromyalgia?
abstract: This article discusses the future of fibromyalgia, including the current state of the art and potential future pathophysiologic studies. Suggestions are provided in regard to future therapeutic trials, longitudinal and outcome studies, and the role of the rheumatology community in this common disorder.
authors.affiliation: Department of Rheumatology, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Goldenberg
mesh_terms: D005356:Fibromyalgia / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D012106:Research; D012219:Rheumatology / Q000639:trends*; D013577:Syndrome