Fibromyalgia: A clinical update

Nurse Pract. 2022 Apr 1;47(4):20-30. doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000822536.18719.50.

Abstract

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain disorder commonly encountered by advanced practice registered nurses in primary and specialty care. Knowing how to recognize FM and its multiple pain and nonpain symptoms facilitates diagnosis. We propose a four-step approach to diagnosis that can reduce costly referrals and treatment delays, and describe evidence-based interventions.

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Pain* / etiology
  • Fibromyalgia* / diagnosis
  • Fibromyalgia* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Referral and Consultation