title: The fibromyalgia syndrome.
abstract: The term fibromyalgia describes a complex syndrome characterized by pain amplification, musculoskeletal discomfort, and systemic symptoms. Although its existence has been controversial, nearly all rheumatologists now accept fibromyalgia as a distinct diagnostic entity. In fact, in the United States it is the third or fourth most common reason for rheumatology referral. Exciting new insights into the aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of fibromyalgia will be reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Wallace
mesh_terms: D003109:Colonic Diseases, Functional; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005157:Facial Pain; D015673:Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic; D005356:Fibromyalgia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D018777:Multiple Chemical Sensitivity