Fibromyalgia: Overview of Etiology, Pathophysiology, Treatment, and Management
Clinicians are accustomed to being faced with managing conditions for which absolute knowledge regarding the condition and its etiology and pathophysiology are not known. This is true for most medical conditions we encounter, including most non-pain–related conditions (even, for example, hypertension), This brief review will focus on important information regarding the etiology and pathophysiology of FMS; in addition, it will highlight key assessment and treatment issues.