Fibromyalgia syndrome: preventive, social and economic aspects

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a central pain syndrome that is characterized, in part, by specific tender points (TPs) in the musculoskeletal system which are exceptionally sensitive to pressure. Pain, specifically characterized as hyperalgesia and allodynia, is the cardinal symptom of FM; however, most patie...

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Main Authors: M. Cazzola, R. Carignola, L. Bazzichi, F. Ceccherelli, A. Alciati, G. Arioli, G. Biasi, M. Di Franco, M.A. Giamberardino, F. Marinangeli, F. Salaffi, S. Stisi, G. Cassisi, R. Casale, R. Gorla, A. Marsico, G. Leardini, F. Atzeni, L. Altomonte, R. Torta, D. Buskila, M. Spath, R.H. Gracely, P. Sarzi-Puttini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-09-01
Series:Reumatismo
Online Access:http://www.reumatismo.org/index.php/reuma/article/view/367