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. 1995 Sep 1;52(3):843-51, 853-4.

Fibromyalgia: more than just a musculoskeletal disease

D J Clauw  1
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  • PMID: 7653424
Review

Fibromyalgia: more than just a musculoskeletal disease

D J Clauw. Am Fam Physician. .

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  • Am Fam Physician 1996 Nov 1;54(6):1896, 1901-2

Abstract

Fibromyalgia is a common condition characterized by diffuse musculoskeletal pain and fatigue. The syndrome is defined by the presence of musculoskeletal tender points on physical examination. Additionally, persons with this syndrome have a high incidence of headaches, ocular and vestibular complaints, paresthesias, esophageal dysmotility, "allergic" symptoms, irritable bowl syndrome, genitourinary symptoms and affective disorders. Recent research has revealed a number of objective biochemical, hormonal and neurotransmitter abnormalities associated with fibromyalgia, making it a clearly identifiable condition. These abnormalities may clarify our understanding of the pathogenesis and treatment of fibromyalgia.

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