Keywords

chronic pain disorder, fibromyalgia, management of fibromyalgia

 

Authors

  1. Firestone, Kari A. MS, RN, CNS
  2. Holton, Kathleen F. PhD, MPH
  3. Mist, Scott D. PhD, MAcOM
  4. Wright, Cheryl L. PhD, FNP-BC
  5. Jones, Kim Dupree PhD, FNP-BC, FAAN

Abstract

Abstract: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a persistent pain state commonly diagnosed and managed by nurse practitioners. This article summarizes current information regarding the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic standards, and pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments necessary to successfully manage FM.