Fibromyalgia syndrome: preventive, social and economic aspects

• Main Authors: M. Cazzola (Author), R. Carignola (Author), L. Bazzichi (Author), F. Ceccherelli (Author), A. Alciati (Author), G. Arioli (Author), G. Biasi (Author), M. Di Franco (Author), M.A. Giamberardino (Author), F. Marinangeli (Author), F. Salaffi (Author), S. Stisi (Author), G. Cassisi (Author), R. Casale (Author), R. Gorla (Author), A. Marsico (Author), G. Leardini (Author), F. Atzeni (Author), L. Altomonte (Author), R. Torta (Author), D. Buskila (Author), M. Spath (Author), R.H. Gracely (Author), P. Sarzi-Puttini (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2011-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Fibromyalgia (FM) is a central pain syndrome that is characterized, in part, by specific tender points (TPs) in the musculoskeletal system which are exceptionally sensitive to pressure. Pain, specifically characterized as hyperalgesia and allodynia, is the cardinal symptom of FM; however, most patie...