title: Fibromyalgia: Timely diagnosis and treatment options.
abstract: Fibromyalgia can be challenging to diagnose and treat, and patients often feel isolated and misunderstood. Surveys of patients with fibromyalgia suggest that patients would benefit from greater understanding and acceptance. NPs can provide this support and play a prominent role in helping patients manage their fibromyalgia.
authors.affiliation: Yvonne D'Arcy is an independent pain management and palliative care NP. Susan Kraus is the president of Kraus Behavioral Health, Baltimore, Md. Andrew Clair is a senior medical director at U.S. Medical Affairs Pain Therapeutic Area Global Innovative Pharma Business, Pfizer Inc., New York, N.Y. Deborah Kiley is an NP at Fearless Wellness LLC, Anchorage, Alaska.
authors.forename: Yvonne
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: DʼArcy
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kraus
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Clair
authors.forename: Deborah
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kiley
mesh_terms: D005356:Fibromyalgia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires