Management of fibromyalgia syndrome
Goldenberg, D.L.
Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America 15(3): 499-512
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0889-857X PMID: 2672134 Document Number: 337298
The treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome is complex because there is no real evidence that inflammation or immune abnormalities are present. This article reviews the possible pathophysiologic changes in fibromyalgia, and presents several possible treatment modalities.
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