title: Fibromyalgia: an overview and comparison of treatment options.
abstract: Fibromyalgia is a common condition characterized by a multitude of physical and psychological symptoms which tend to persist overtime. The dominant symptom is that of widespread musculoskeletal pain. This paper discusses the possible causations of fibromyalgia, as well as the need for a biopsychosocial assessment to fully understand the pain experience and to inform treatment and the evidence base regarding therapeutic interventions.
authors: Stroke on Trust Community Health Services, Haywood Hospital, Burslem.
authors: Sarah
authors: S
authors: Ryan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D005356:Fibromyalgia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012648:Self Care
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents