Juvenile fibromyalgia syndrome. Interdisciplinary treatment

• Main Author: Hanna Siuchnińska
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Termedia Publishing House 2014-11-01
• Series: Rheumatology
• Subjects: fibromyalgia; adolescents; treatment
• Online Access: http://www.termedia.pl/Juvenile-fibromyalgia-syndrome-Interdisciplinary-treatment,18,24060,1,1.html

Fibromyalgia syndrome (FM) belongs to soft tissue pain syndromes of unknown cause, also referred to as “soft tissue rheumatism”. It is characterized by chronic widespread pain as well as additional symptoms such as fatigue, sleep and mood disturbance and cognitive problems. There is more and more data showing that this condition may start at a young age or even in childhood, adversely affecting development processes and resulting in dysfunctional social and family relationships. Because of the multifaceted character of fibromyalgia the efficient treatment of this disorder can be difficult and requires comprehensive care. This work reviews most recommended procedures used in integrated treatment programmes for juvenile fibromyalgia syndrome (JFM).